Isabelle McNabb-Hansen of Stratton is well on her way to earning her water wings. She is enrolled in the Parent/Tot class at the Lake of the Woods pool in Baudette with her mom, Andrea McNabb. The purpose of this class is for parents and children to become comfortable in the […]
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Alyssa Spence, left, and Hailey Clendenning, Grade 7 students at J.W. Walker, explained the features of the Raincatcher 4000 rain barrels the public can now order either at the Civic Centre or Memorial Sports Centre. They cost $65 (taxes included) each and will be available for pickup at the Pubic […]
The African Children’s Choir received a standing ovation and warm reception from the packed house at Bethel Baptist Church here Friday evening. Funds raised by the group’s current cross-Canada tour go towards the development of projects in Africa, as well as the education of choir members.
In case they have to use the route at any time this summer, Fort Frances Emergency Services drove vehicles over the Victoria Avenue crossing yesterday to make sure they could clear it. Work on the Portage Avenue underpass is resuming this week, and will continue for roughly a 25-week construction […]
Kyleigh Ossachuk, left, and Jonna Wihnan shared a laugh prior to Confederation College’s convocation ceremony yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The college celebrated its 40th anniversary by granting 30 certificates and diplomas to local graduates.
Labour representative Steve Boon spoke during a public meeting yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre, which was hosted by the Ontario Forestry Coalition. He encouraged residents to send a message to the McGuinty government opposing the Endangered Species Act. Letters for residents to sign can be picked up and faxed […]
The Muskie girls’ soccer team battled host Jean Vanier to a 1-1 draw in their opening game at the ‘AA’ all-Ontarios in Collingwood this morning.
Players prepared to do battle during the Muskie football team’s spring scrimmage on Friday. Students from Grades 8-11 hoped to make a quick impression on coaches before training camp opens for real in August.
The Elite classes of Fort Dance Studio showed perfect technique while practising their Highland number, “Danny Boy,” on Saturday in preparation for their ninth-annual Core and Elite division recital, “Let’s Dance,” which is set to hit the stage this Saturday (June 14) at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. TIckets […]
Under-12 soccer participants Conor McManaman, front, and Hunter Leishman worked on their ball-handling skills during a practice at the St. Francis Sportsfields on Saturday afternoon.
The African Children’s Choir performed Friday evening before a packed house at Bethel Baptist Church here. The choir, made up of orphaned children from various parts of Africa, tours the world raising money that enables the children to continue their education and build awareness to the plight of the African […]
Michael Jones and son, Jack, enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs yesterday at the Fort Frances Day Care’s 13th-annual family barbecue. The event featured a supper cooked up by local Kiwanians, as well as face-painting, games, draws, and appearances by “Bobber the Bass” and “Sparky the Fire Safety Dog.”
