Caylee Woolsey, left, and Christine Ruppenstein swept a rock down the ice Saturday afternoon during the annual Ladies International Bonspiel, which was held here over the weekend. Maureen Thomson defeated Colleen Scrimger for the ‘A’ title, Judy Bain of Kenora downed local rink Bonnie Broman for the ‘B’ crown, and […]
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Showing off some cedar-planked salmon, Chris McKinnon got right to work behind the counter this morning on his first day as new owner of M&M Meat Shops here. McKinnon bought the franchise from Garth Donald and Judie Campbell, who first opened the business here more than a decade ago. McKinnon […]
Drawn to the dance floor by the irresistible rock ’n roll sounds of the “Sensational Hot Rods,” Borka Gauthier, left, and Margitta McLeod twisted and jived the night away at the “Rockin’ for the Library” fundraiser social Saturday at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. The event, which featured raffles, games, […]
Brad Houghton, left, and Blair Beadow looked over a map of the area where the Namakan River hydro development project will be built during an open house last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Dozens of people came out for the session, including many residents of Lac La Croix First Nations […]
While the sidewalk may be a little difficult to see when it’s covered in snow, that’s no excuse for motorists to park on it when visiting the Fort Frances Community Clinic. The town bylaw department has reported giving out tickets at this location to those who park on the sidewalk, […]
Grade 8 student Cherstin Whatley instructed Angelina Morris and her older brother, Logan, on using their “passport” during the JK/SK registration at J.W. Walker School yesterday. The youngsters were invited on a tour of the school, stopping at such locations as the library, computer lab, office, and kindergarten classrooms. Across […]
Julia Verhoeven, with the Canada Revenue Agency, instructed volunteers on what’s new with 2007 tax returns yesterday at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. As of March 1, low-income families, the disabled, and the elderly who want help filing their income taxes can just bring the applicable forms and information to […]
Capt. Joe Bobczynski, left, looked on as Sgt. Larry Indian of the Treaty Three Police checked out a phone to be used during a mock emergency yesterday afternoon at the Civic Centre. Representatives from the town, fire, police, ambulance, DSSAB, health unit, hospital, mill, and other agencies got together to […]
Emcee Larry Cousineau, left, and Lori Pattison admired one of the many prizes that were inside the “mystery chest” she won during Sunday evening’s “Community Chest” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous. The chest, which was made by Bryan Calder, was among the numerous donated prizes raffled or auctioned off […]
Dressed for “Pyjama Day,” fifth-graders Kenna Robertson, left, and Nicole Gage, along with third-grader Hunter Koles, filled their plates with French toast, sausages, and fruit last Thursday morning during an appreciation breakfast at Robert Moore School. Students and staff were treated to the special meal as a “thank you” for […]
Trish Neilson, vice-president of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir Inc., addressed a large crowd during a public open house at the Emo Legion on Monday evening. The purpose of the meeting was for the board, along with the Township of Emo, to present their plans for the constuction of […]
Amanda Watson, left, and Angie Cousineau perused the plentiful treats available at the “Friends of the Library” bake sale on Valentine’s Day.
