“The Spell” by Barbara Stevens is just one of the works of art now on display at the Fine Line Art Gallery as part of the spring exhibit entitled “Abracadabra.” The exhibit started last week and the public is welcome to drop in. It runs until Saturday, May 5, when […]
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OPP Cst. Rebecca Audia stopped a vehicle yesterday afternoon during a seatbelt check on the 800 block of Second Street East. Police will continue to hold such checks until the end of the month. —Duane Hicks photo
A good sport, Aquanauts coach,Tristan Hutton was still smiling even after being hit in the face with a pie on Saturday following the team’s swim-a-thon to raise money for the club. All swimmers who raised $200 or more were allowed to throw a pie at Hutton. Some pies included tasty […]
The last of the flames died down in the large field north of Williams Avenue late yesterday afternoon as Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Services wrapped up its first day of prescribed burning in town. Firefighters are expected to continue burning operations this week at Flinders Place, near Riverview Cemetery, […]
Sean and Megan Murray swept hard during the Fort Frances Curling Club’s mixed open bonspiel Saturday afternoon. —Melanie Béchard photo
Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Thomas entertained the crowd at the Townshend Theatre on Friday night, wrapping up the 2006/07 “tour de Fort” season. Thomas not only played a range of songs from his catalog, including the crowd-pleaser “Painted Ladies,” but told engaging stories of love and laughter, including anecdotes about his […]
Stacey Cridland, of the Fort Frances Gymnastics Academy, showed off her moves on the beam during the Springfest 2007 Invitational Inter-Club meet held here Saturday. —Heather Ogilvie photo
“Global Gaming” owner John Racioppi gave deputy mayor Tannis Drysdale a few tips on racing as she got behind the wheel of a virtual high-performance automobile in an Xbox 360 game Friday afternoon at the grand opening of “Global Gaming,” located at 256 Scott St. Those who showed up for […]
Chloe Gate, left, Maren Scott, and Jorja Caldwell were having a ball during their tap routine to Elton John’s “Crocodile Rock” at Fort Dance Studio’s rehearsal last night for “The British are Coming”—their sixth-annual General Division recital. The show runs tomorrow at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at […]
Dave Evans threw a rock while Rick Sekulich prepared to sweep during the men’s ‘A’ league final last night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The duo were part of Ron Bridgeman’s rink. who beat David Kaun’s foursome 8-2 in six ends to capture the title. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Marla Thomson, branch manager of the local Northern Lights Credit Union, made the first cut into the cake made especially for today—Member Appreciation Day. Members were encouraged to drop by and have coffee and cake in celebration of the Northern Lights Credit Union’s profit sharing of $400,000 last year. Credit […]
Luke Judson, left, and Patrick Bobczynski tossed a basketball back and forth while being videotaped by faculty from Lakehead University’s School of Kinesiology yesterday. The group, called “Wizards of Motion,” visit Grade 7 and 10 science classes around Northwestern Ontario to provide hands-on activities to teach students about biomechanics. —Melanie […]
