Peggy Revell Journey Somerset, left, and Danni-mae Mainville were all smiles as they helped to serve tea, coffee, sandwiches, and treats at the Our Lady of Lourdes C.W.L.’s Christmas tea and bazaar on Sunday afternoon at Couchiching.

Mitch Calvert Jordan Larson of Taggs Source for Sports, far left, battled in front of the net while Norwest Stars’ goalie Eric Mann could only watch helplessly as Tarran Romyn’s point shot slipped past him. The local Bantam ‘AA’ squad won its home tournament after a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory […]

Duane Hicks This Christmas tree, adorned in Lindor chocolates, actually will be pleasure rather a chore to un-decorate. It is being donated by Beta Sigma Phi (Alpha Mu chapter) for this Sunday’s “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser at La Place Rendez-Vous from 4-8. The painted wooden moose in front of the […]

Paige Desmond The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary held a craft sale in the lobby there today which attracted hospital staff and the general public alike to peruse the many items on hand. All proceeds went to the auxiliary.

Duane Hicks Todd Wood of the Fort Frances Power Corp. put up snowflake Christmas light decorations for the local Business Improvement Association this morning on Scott Street. The FFPC once again volunteered its services to put up the lights prior to next Saturday’s Santa Claus parade.

Duane Hicks Fine Line co-op member Jean Richards prepared a display of Terril Pentney’s Mexican-style paper sculptures in anticipation of the Christmas open house there tomorrow and Saturday. Join local artists for gingerbread and cider while browsing for gift ideas.

Paige Desmond Members of the Community Control Group convened in the Emergency Operations Centre at the Civic Centre yesterday to mitigate a “disastrous ice storm” as part of Emergency Management Ontario’s Trillium Response 2008. The drill is meant to test town response in the event of a real emergency. Participants […]

Jessica George The full chorus stayed true to the theme of “Around the World” by belting out “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by They Might Be Giants during a full dress rehearsal last night for Fort Frances High School’s annual musical revue, which runs tomorrow through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the […]

Paige Desmond Tana Langtry, left, and Sandy Skirten, with the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, gave Marj McTaggart a seniors’ safety calendar this morning at Safeway. The calendar is in memory of the late Jean Lambert, an avid supporter of the program, and was made possible by […]

Duane Hicks St. John’s Anglican Church Sunday School students Emma Keeler, front row left, McKenna Begin, Hailey Beaudry, and Tory Beaudry, along with Hallee Nugent, back row left, Logan Nugent, Brayton Levesque, and Kaylyn Levesque, presented Capts. Marlene and Angel Sandoval with boxes full of donations for the Salvation Army […]

Jessica George Mary Fisher, left, was the first person to receive her copy of “Dance is on Fire!” by Neil McQuarrie during the author’s first book-signing held Friday afternoon at the Emo Inn in Emo. A second book-signing was held Saturday at Pharmasave in Fort Frances.

Mitch Calvert Dave Bondett, above, looked on as his rinkmates worked hard to sweep his rock into the house during men’s curling action Monday night at the local club. Brad Houghton, below, kept his eyes on the broom as he delivered a shot.