Duane Hicks Riverside CEO Wayne Woods, “Just Imagine” campaign chair and current Foundation chair Deane Cunningham, and former Foundation chair Larry Cousineau did the honours of cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the new CT scanner at La Verendrye Hospital yesterday afternoon as Riverside staff and board members […]
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Duane Hicks Keynote speaker Maggie Chicoine used a sash to explain planning in the “now, near and far,” as well as how to avoid “knots,” during a customer service workshop last night at Confederation College here. The session, held in conjunction with Small Business Week (Oct. 19-25), was attended by […]
Peggy Revell Kelly Gooselin showed off one of the many knots she learned to tie at the Girl Guides’ weekly meeting last night. There’s still plenty of room in all units for any interested girls, and more leaders are always welcome.
Duane Hicks St. Francis student Mackenzie Wright got a chance to be mayor temporarily this morning at the Civic Centre as Solange Busch’s Grade 4/5 French Immersion class took a tour of town facilities in conjunction with Local Government Week (Oct. 19-25). She and some fellow students, acting as councillors […]
Duane Hicks Aimee McEvoy put her imagination onto the page as she made her own comic book Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Museum. The workshop was held in conjunction with the new exhibit, “Comic Books: A History,” which runs there until Nov. 17. The public is welcome to drop […]
Peggy Revell Tracy Gibson explained how to play the “Tree of Knowledge” to Earla Haukeness during Friday’s home-based business expo. The family history-based board game Gibson created a few years ago was one of many products and services being touted at the inaugural event.
Peggy Revell Joanne Haney and daughter, Joelle, tested one of the grinders for making home-made baby food last Thursday during the “Mother Goose” program at the Fort Frances Public Library. The workshop provided by Janet Drennen, a registered dietitian with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre here, went over baby nutrition, […]
Dave Ogilvie Tanner Neilson and his mom, Trish, tried their hand at rope spinning after receiving lessons from Ryan M. Taylor, author of “Cowboy Logic,” during a friendly competition at the RRFA’s annual meeting and supper in the Barwick Hall on Saturday evening. About 100 people turned out to enjoy […]
Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Gabe Capozzi tried to jam the puck past Sioux Lookout Flyers’ goalie Josh Michano during his team’s 7-2 win here Friday night. The Sabres are off on the road for three games in three nights, beginning tonight against the Fort William North Stars.
Peggy Revell Children’s librarian Andrea Avis was snug in her pyjamas as she read a bedtime story to wind down “Family Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday evening. Families are welcome to attend the story night, which is held each Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Mitch Calvert The Muskie girls’ junior basketball team was divided into two teams for their annual tournament Friday and Saturday at Fort High. Team White (3-1) ended up finishing second behind St. Ignatius (4-0) while Team Black finished fourth with a 1-3 mark. Dryden (2-2) took third place, with Kenora […]
Paige Desmond Dainties and other baked goodies were for sale Saturday at the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s annual fall tea at the New Beginning Fellowship Church. The tea celebrated the hard work of the auxiliary, which has raised $41,000 at its various fundraisers this past year alone.
