Dave Bell, Sunny Cove Camp Caretaker, dug for the winning ballet for the Kiwaians Club trip of the month while, Allen Zucchiatti, looked on. This month’s trip was a Mexican Cruise valued at $3,500 and went to Georges Blanc.
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Members of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fort Frances #144 marched past those gathered at the Emo La Vallee Arena on Saturday for the group’s annual review ceremony. The cadets had several projects on display and a number of awards were presented. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Recovering drug addicts Dave Harms, left, Brenden O’Rourke, and Roland Vandal spoke to parents and teenagers at the Couchiching Hall on Friday afternoon about drug abuse. The Winnipeg trio was brought in by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team and they also spoke at the Fort Frances High […]
Karrah Ogden, 13, along with her brother, Brett, four, and sister, Kassidy, 11, enjoyed a strawberry shortcake delight and refreshments during a family tea at the Fort Frances day care centre yesterday afternoon. —Amanda Roy photo
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 […]
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
—Duane Hicks photo
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 […]
