Duane Hicks A sampling of the items donated so far for the silent auction at this year’s “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser was spotted at Tichborne’s Real Estate office this morning—and much more awaits those who atend the annual event this Sunday (Nov. 23) from 4-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. […]
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Peggy Revell Sybil Sletmoen, left, Elsie Hampton, and Val Hnybida were among the many checking out the craft and bake sale tables at the Zion Lutheran Church here Saturday. Tea and dainties also were served.
Duane Hicks Dolores VanCauwenburghe, left, and Monica McEvoy chatted over coffee and dainties yesterday afternoon during the ever-popular CWL Christmas tea and bazaar at St. Mary’s Church. Hundreds of people packed the church for the event, which featured not only tea, coffee, dainties, and good conversation, but crafts, a bake […]
Peggy Revell Debbie Bazylewski held up some of the many delicious baked goods available at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s flea market on Saturday. The fundraiser has been extended until Thursday of this week, running each day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the old CN station here.
Jessica George Nicole Robinson took the opportunity to meet author Neil McQuarrie and get her copy of his book “Dance is on Fire!” signed at Pharmasave here Saturday afternoon. The book outlines the history of the tragic fire that claimed 17 lives in Dance Township on Thanksgiving Day back in […]
Jessica George Maureen McCart of Thunder Bay helped The Christmas Store ring in the holiday season Saturday afternoon by doing some shopping during the grand opening at its new location at Lowey’s Greenhouses and Market Gardens, located on Highway 602 (River Road) just west of town. The store is open […]
Peggy Revell The Robert Moore School “Builders Club” has kicked off for the year, with many community projects already in the works. About 25 students are involved this year, with plans such as participating in “Operation Christmas Child,” planning Robert Moore’s float in the Santa Claus parade, and volunteering at […]
Peggy Revell Bright orange tarps cover some of the new brickwork laid a few weeks ago for the new gym at at J.W. Walker School. The gym was destroyed earlier this year after a gas leak and fire. The new gym is slated to be ready by the end of […]
Paige Desmond Thea Kaemingh, left, and Marina Gerber of the Gideon Bible Society Auxiliary presented gift baskets to Sue Hanson of the Atikokan Crisis Centre yesterday at the United Native Friendship Centre here. The baskets, containing goodies for women staying at the crisis centre, are donated by the auxiliary twice […]
Duane Hicks J.W. Walker student Danielle Hammond, one of the two winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with Local Government Week (Oct. 19-25), received a certificate of participation and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce gift certificate from Mayor Roy Avis at Monday night’s council meeting. Both Hammond and […]
Peggy Revell Alacea and Emma Yerxa showed off the miniature Santas they found at the craft tables during the annual Remembrance Day tea held Sunday afternoon at the Legion. Hosted by the local Legion Ladies’ Auxilary, there were raffles, baked goods, crafts, and prizes, alongside tea, sandwiches, and dainties.
Dave Ogilvie Katherine Williams’ choir from Donald Young School led those in attendance in “O Canada” and “God Save the Queen” during the annual Remembrance Day service at the Emo cenotaph late yesterday morning.
