Curtis Logue, a Grade 12 student at Fort Frances High School, coated his pancakes with syrup while FFHS teacher Adam Craig waited to top off his breakfest feast with sausages yesterday morning. Educators served breakfast to Grade 12 students at the school, who purchased tickets for the “chem-free” grad committee’s […]
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With today being World No Tobacco Day, Robins Donuts owner Guy Donaldson showed off a coffee cup jacket encouraging smokers to call the Smokers Helpline. To raise awareness of the international event, the Canadian Cancer Society and Robins Donuts teamed up this week to promote the helpline—a free, confidential service […]
Harbourage Restaurant owner Don Hammond, right, and waitress Sasha Galbraith proudly showed off Fort Frances’ newest mural. The piece of art was painted by local artist Cher Pryus and is one of two murals on display outside the restaurant. The paintings showcase several historic landmarks of Rainy Lake. —Amanda Roy […]
B93•FM morning show co-host Jenni Condon scrubbed down a vehicle Saturday morning during the “celebrity” car wash at the Canadian Tire parking lot. The fundraiser brought in $473, which will go towards the “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign to build a new library here. —Duane Hicks photo
5{assic angler Diedrick Smith, eight, and his brother, Maverick, five, enjoyed the sugary sweetness of some cotton candy on Thursday at the Emo/La Vallee Arena following the EWC boat parade. —Heather Ogilvie photo
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Larry and Shirley Gluehesien accompanied their granddaughter Madison Solderholm during local Alzheimer Society’s fifth-annual “Walk for Memories” here Sunday. The walk, which drew about 20 participants, raised more than $3,400 for the Alzheimer Society. The top fundraiser was Helen Cone, who brought in $825, winning a one-night stay at the […]
Doug McBride held up his 6.68-pound walleye during Saturday’s weigh-in for the crowd to see. McBride’s fish took bragging rights as the biggest catch of the tournament but it wasn’t enough to win them the EWC title. —Amanda Roy photo
Angela Petsnick, centre, and her Grade 3 class got their hands dirty yesterday afternoon as they landscaped three gardens for staff and students at J.W. Walker School to enjoy. The students learned about different plant types throughout the experience and planted species according to type (vegetable, annual, and perennial). Kate […]
Angela Mitchelson, left, and her son, Rowen, led the pack exercising on the La Verendrye Parkway yesterday during the first session of the “Moms and Babes Roll and Stroll.” Led by Energy Fitness Centre instructor Jackie Lampi-Hughes, “Roll and Stroll” will run at 10 a.m. every Monday until June 25. […]
Bill Godin, left, and Ralph Galusha proudly held their fish up for the crowd to see during Saturday’s final weigh-in. The pair captured their first-ever Emo Walleye Classic title with a two-day total weight of 19.47 pounds after a scare from previous champs Steve Ballan and Doug McBride, who posted […]
Ronald Skrupa, centre, enjoyed dinner with Fort Frances Lions Club members Friday evening during their 43rd-annual Charter Night held at the K.C. Hall. Skrupa was one of the two new members inducted into the club. The night also saw many members recognized for their work over the years. —Amanda Roy […]
The local “Friends of the Library’s” annual book and toy sale was crawling with bookworms Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library. The sale raised $1,150 for the charity. —Duane Hicks photo
