Volunteer Sharlene Radbourne read a story with JK student Ayla Whitecrow during the first session of the relaunched “Folklore” program at F.H. Huffman School here Tuesday morning. The program brings volunteers from the community into the school to read to kindergarten students for an hour once a week. —Melanie Béchard […]
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Luc Desserre, left, and Gregory Fehr make up part of the brass section in the Our Lady of the Way School band, which started up this year under the direction of principal Brendan Hyatt. The band is progressing very well and is slated to participate in the annual Festival of […]
The Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, celebrated Easter in song Sunday afternoon before a full house at St. Mary’s Church. The program, narrated by Darren Ward, consisted of two parts—“The Offer Still Stands” and “Amazing Grace.” A second performance will be held Monday, April 9 at […]
Major-General Stanley, played by Ross Kircher, found himself in a pretty precarious position as pirates threatened his life in Fort Frances High School’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” The show opened Wednesday night and ran until Saturday, with the final two shows being sold out. —Melanie Béchard photo
Scaffolding has been erected around the CIBC as a safeguard against falling debris. In the past week, small pieces of the building’s facade have fallen off at the northeast and northwest corners. Repairs will be done on the building, which is well over 100 years old, in the future. —Duane […]
The Border Skating Club’s CanSkate “A” figure skaters were ready for school as they performed in the ice show “High School Musical” on Saturday evening at the Ice for Kids arena. The show, featuring special guest skater Chris Mabee, also ran yesterday afternoon. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Beta Sigma Phi members Jana Riches, left, and Arlene Georgeson cut bunches of daffodils at Knox United Church last night in preparation for its annual “Daffodil Day”—a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. The daffodils were on sale this morning at Knox United Church, and also were sold all day […]
Kenneth Kellar, left, the “Pirate King,” Melissa Friessen (“Ruth”), and Trevor Barker (“Frederic”) gave solid performances during last night’s opening of “The Pirates of Penzance” at the Townshend Theatre. The Fort High production runs until Saturday, with tickets available in advance at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts for $10 for adults […]
Muskie veteran and assistant captain Mitch Green fired a shot against the top-ranked Mother Teresa Spartans during play at the all-Ontarios on Thursday night in Oshawa. Green was participating in his fourth-consecutive OFSAA tournament. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Lucas Archie gave Trinidy George a shower with a watering can as they and their playmates at the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start participated in a beach party on Thursday. —Melanie Béchard photo
These girls from the Emo Figure Skating Club’s Canskate 3 group portrayed popcorn kernels during the ice show “Candyland” at the Emo-La Vallee Arena on Saturday. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Canada Safeway pharmacist David Schwartz accepted some old medication from Karl Tosberg last week as part of the ongoing “Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Contest.” The Fort Frances Seniors’ Coalition, in partnership with the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team and Northwestern Health Unit, is holding the second-annual contest until the […]
