Enjoying the sunshine and temperatures up to five C (41 F), Derek Perreault and his daughter, Shyanne Maki, walked “Gunner” and “Daisy” along First Street East yesterday afternoon. While the weather may not stay quite that mild, temperatures will be only slightly below zero Celsius at least for the next […]
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After shovelling off his deck a few weeks ago at his home on Second Street East, someone suggested to Ralph Wolff that he should build a slide. So he did—complete with an Olympic theme to boot!
Fort Frances Museum assistant Katie Urban adjusted a portrait of Millie Eide Gladu this morning in preparation for a new exhibit, “Millie Eide Gladu, a retrospective,” which will feature work by the local artisit. Gladu was an active member of the arts community in Fort Frances from the 1950s until […]
Downtown shoppers may have noticed a new sign at Gourmet Outfitters last month. The sign was designed by Vermilion Bay artist Burton Penner, who also did the Northwoods Gallery & Gifts sign as well as the Great Canadian Main Street signs at both ends of Scott Street.
Josh Quesnel, 11, made the best of yesterday’s bitter temperatures and hit the east end rink for some afternoon shinny hockey with friends. The outdoor rinks have been busy as youngsters enjoy their final days of the Christmas break.
Chad Jack, left, the newest member of the Rainy Lake Realty team, and Kiwanian Alan Zucchiatti drew the January winner of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday at International Travel Services. Betty and Arnold Brown of Fort Frances won an Alaskan cruise, valued at $4,000. Tickets are sold […]
Josh Supinski, eight, practised his boarder moves Friday afternoon at the overpass hill. The sliding hill has been busier this season due to the larger snowfalls here.
Cassidy and Samantha Clinton enjoyed the ride as their grandpa, Gerry Rousseau, pulled the toboggan around the east end of town on Friday.
Troy Woolsey and his nephew, Adam George, enjoyed a day of tobogganing down the side of the overpass here last Thursday. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break.
Courtney Williams, front, and Maddison Armstrong, were all smiles as they raced down the hill on their sled on Friday afternoon at the overpass.
Brittany Spence, left, and Alyssa Vanderaa of Dancemakers plunged into the icy cold waters behind La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday during the Voyageur Lions Club’s seventh-annual “Polar Plunge.”
Lorne Gill braved the icy waters behind La Place Rendez-Vous during the annual “Polar Plunge” back on Jan. 1. The 2008 event will be held there tomorrow starting at 1 p.m. (jumpers should arrive by 11:15 a.m. to get their pledges counted and to register). Anyone still interested in participating […]
