Judy LaBelle threw a rock during the ‘A’ final of the 54th Ladies Bonspiel at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Sunday afternoon. LaBelle’s rink cruised to a 7-0 win in five ends over Dana Kosowick’s team to capture the title.—Alex Cruickshank photo
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Ian Hill, president of The Changing Point, an organization that employs several workers with disabilities, was the guest speaker at “Discover the Power of One,” a luncheon of inspiration, education, and dialogue earlier today at the K of C Hall here. Employment Services/Career Unlimited, the Ontario Ministry of Community and […]
Jackie Lampi-Hughes, left, Connie Cuthbertson, Neila Booth, Kelly Kennedy, and Taylor Harnett showed off some of the cases containing prizes as part of the “Deal or No Deal” game last night during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Official Oscar Party” at the Memorial Sports Centre. The game, hosted by […]
Charlie Canfield, left, and Peter Boon looked over a map indicating the location of the proposed bio-mass boiler yesterday afternon during the first of two open houses at the Adventure Inn. —Duane Hicks photo
JoAnne Formanek-Gustafson, left, and Maureen Gustafson finished off a plate of pancakes Tuesday evening during the Knox United Church’s Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. St. John’s Anglican Church Guild also offered up an array of pancakes and sausages that evening. Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent yesterday. – Heather Ogilvie
Muskie centre Kurt Hill stroked a jump shot over this Eagle defender during the NorWOSSA junior boys’ basketball final Thursday in Dryden. The black-and-gold scored early and often en route to a 68-42 victory. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Marah Trivers and her son Jacob Bolzan, a Grade 4 student, worked on percentages during “Family Math Night” at St. Francis School yesterday. The evening was an opportunity to explain to parents what their kids are learning in math class and how they can help them at home. St. Michael’s […]
Workers carefully lifted this cupola—a replica of the original that adorned the museum many years ago—onto the roof of the building yesterday afternoon. The Fort Frances Museum currently is undergoing renovations, but is scheduled to re-open next Tuesday (Feb. 27) with an open house from 2-6 p.m. —Melanie Béchard photo
Charlotte Berg of the Fort Frances Day Care Centre helped toddler Piper Cross try to break the Valentine’s Day piñata there last Wednesday. Several of the classes participated in activities and shared treats to celebrate the special day. —Heather Ogilvie
Tragedy struck in Rainy River on Tuesday, as fire claimed the home of Don and Monique Gall at 412 Government Road. The fire began around 8:30 in the morning. Firefighters were able to rescue some of the family’s photos but the rest of the home was a total loss. They […]
Hank the chef got some help from audience member Andrew in tossing around some not-so-hot potatoes during the Kids & Company performance “Cake and I Scream” at the Townshend Theatre last night. The show featured Hank and Shirley as two employees trying to spice things up for their failing restaurant. […]
Gerry Jolicoeur got the crowd bidding during the live auction at the “Community Chest” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous last night. About 250 attended the sold-out dinner to raise money for the local charity that helps families in the midst of a health crisis. The event raised $20,600 through […]
