Santa Claus himself made a special appearance at the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo on Friday night—much to the delight of the crowd lining the route.

Lyn Henderson, left, and Tammy Kellar, along with other members of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee, made wreaths and other crafts Monday night in preparation for its “Wreaths ’n Things” fundraiser later this week. The wreaths will be at La Verendrye Hospital tomorrow and Friday from […]

Emma Elliott (centre) got ready to dig the ball in the regular-season opener for the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team here yesterday afternoon against the Kenora Broncos. The visitors won the first set 25-13, lost the second one 25-20, and then finished off the best-of-five match by taking the next […]

Pancake breakfast Kenna Spuzak, four, enjoyed a pancake breakfast with her family at J.W. Walker School this morning. The first-annual event was hosted by the school’s parent council.

Megan Ross, left, and Maria Sanders, along with other members of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee, made wreaths and other crafts last night in preparation for its “Wreaths ’n Things” fundraiser later this week. The wreaths will be at La Verendrye Hospital this Thursday and Friday […]

Kiwanian Alan Zucchiatti, left, looked on as 2007 “Citizen of the Year” and Kiwanis secretary Dr. Robert Lidkea drew the winning ticket for the December “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services. Monique Gagné of St. Pierre, Man. won a Hawaiian cruise, valued at $5,500. Tickets […]

Robbie Tuesday, working for Daryl’s Custom Landscaping, plowed mounds of snow in the alleyway between Third and Fourth Street West yesterday afternoon. If they hadn’t already done it last week, people around town broke out the shovels and snowblowers yesterday morning after several inches of the white stuff fell here […]

Alex Higginbothan of the Wayzata Trojans battled with Fort Frances Canadians Jordan Sinclair (#8) and Ryan Shortreed (#7) to get the puck out of the netting behind the Wayzata goal here Sunday afternoon. The puck spent more time tangled on the other side of the twine, though, as the Canadians […]

Jenny Moorman of Baudette, Mn. checked out some tree ornaments made by local artists as she enjoyed a cup of cider Friday during a Christmas open house at the Fine Line Art Gallery. Located at 529 Mowat Ave., the gallery offers a variety of gift ideas made by district atists.

Santa Claus took time from his busy schedule at the North Pole to make a guest appearance during the Christmas parade in Emo on Friday evening that attracted a cold but excited crowd in conjunction with “Holly Daze” festivities there.

Three-year-old Ayiana Gagne, left, and her sister, Jacy, five, visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday. Children had their pictures taken with the jolly couple, enjoyed cookies and cocoa, and also were invited to join in some games and activities.

Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, left, and Mayor Roy Avis officially kicked off the Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign here yesterday at Canada Safeway. The kettles will be out Monday through Saturday until Dec. 24. Volunteers to man the kettles are still needed. To volunteer ringing the bells for a […]