Working for the Parks department, summer student Ashleigh Dutton was spotted last week watering the beautiful flowerbed outside the Civic Centre. As well as cutting grass and tending to the cemetery, the Parks department students also water the flower baskets around town every weekday.—Duane Hicks photo
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Kevin Begin, from the Dominos team, tried to make a hole-in-one during the putting contest at the RBC Charity Golf Classic at Heron Landing on Saturday. There were several “special” contests for the teams to participate in, as well as many prizes and free giveaways to be earned. The tourney […]
Luke Schill had a good variety of dishes to choose from Friday during NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton’s summer barbecue. Hampton’s supporters dropped by the Sixth Street home of Pam Hawley and NDP candidate John Rafferty, who’s expected to run in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding in the provincial […]
The Borderland Ensemble Group held a “Practice in the Park” yesterday evening under the picnic shelter at the Lions Park. More than 20 people brought their lawn chairs and found some shade in which to relax and listen to the music.—Duane Hicks photo
Children from the Li’l Eagles program, part of the United Native Friendship Centre’s summer programming, toured the Fort Frances Times office yesterday and learned how to create an ad from summer student Mallory Donaldson (right).—Heather Ogilvie photo
Local OPP detachment commander Insp. Dave Lucas, left, congratulated Steve Shouldice on his promotion to staff sergeant here yesterday. Shouldice officially assumed his new position June 4.—Amanda Roy photo
Christian Wiedenhoeft, three, busted a move to the music on Scott Street while his big sister Callahan on during the Business Improvement Association’s Mall Days on Thursday. The event, a kickoff to Fun in the Sun celebrations, featured sidewalk sales, as well as fun and games for children. —Amanda Roy […]
Aaron Lowes mugged for the camera as he sailed over the finish line in a race Sunday morning. Lowes had built up a large lead, and popped a celebratory wheelie before the jump. —Justin Holmes photo
Daniel Young sprayed Jasmine Taylor with a hose Saturday afternoon during the Emo Spray Park committee’s “Spray ’n Slide” party and barbecue at the Lions Park. Many people came to join in the fun in the sun—and water.—Heather Ogilvie photo
Prepared for the weather, three-year-old Olivia Eldridge didn’t let the prospect of rain keep her from beaming as she waited next to her baby sister, Aubrey, for the Canada Day parade to start Sunday afternoon. —Duane Hicks photo
2007 Fun in the Sun Queen Holly Strain, left, First Princess Paula Vangel, Second Princess Rachel Dutton, and Mini-Queen Avery Wilson-Hands, posed for pictures shortly after the crowning ceremony Sunday. —Amanda Roy photo
Joan Allison drew a ticket for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Canada Day lottery on Sunday at the Harbourage. Shirley Brown of Nestor Falls took home the grand prize of a 2007 Dodge Caliber SX, while cash prize winners included Todd Hamilton ($2,000), Leo Penny ($1,000), Lori Gregory ($500), […]
