Grade 8 teacher Jody Bonner-Vickers got to try on a Kevlar jacket, tack vest, and rucksac during a visit by members of the Canadian Armed Forces at J.W. Walker School this morning. Here, Lt Meredith helped Bonner-Vickers maintain her balance with the heavy load. Students also were given the chance […]
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Sitting in his comfy recliner, John Racioppi took a brief break from renovating to get in a quick game of “Project Gotham Racing 3” on the XBox 360 last Thursday at Global Gaming (256 Scott St.) The new business, which Racioppi aims to have open by Jan. 19, will have […]
Mayor Roy Avis, left, and Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District, held up the flag in front of the Civic Centre yesterday to kick off January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Fort Frances. The Alzheimer Society has various fundraiser planned in the near […]
Cora Chojko-Bolec, a health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit in Emo, put out pamphlets at their new office at 76 Front St. The new location offers a waiting room, a reception desk, and more working space for the four employees. While the office is now open, an open house […]
The famous VALA Follies rehearsed a country number at the Townshend Theatre on Saturday for their performance “Las Vegas Legends,” which goes there Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at Betty’s here. —Heather Ogilvie photo
International Falls JV Broncos’ goalie Mike Hart stopped Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Steven Beck’s shot Monday night during an exhibition game over at Bronco Arena. The Canadians built an early lead and then held on for the 5-3 win. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Jillian Armstrong, left, and her sister, Jessie, took advantage of the smooth ice at the outdoor rink in Emo after school yesterday. Located at the tennis courts near Lions Park, the rink is a popular spot—when Mother Nature co-operates. -Heather Ogilvie
—Heather Ogilvie photo
The famous VALA Follies were on stage in their colourful costumes at the Townshend Theatre on Saturday rehearsing for their annual performance, this year entitled “Las Vegas Legends.” The production goes Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Betty’s in Fort Frances.
John Racioppi showed off just some of the “toys” customers will get to use once Global Gaming (256 Scott St.) opens its doors. The new business, which Racioppi aims to have open two weeks from today, will have a multitude of console video games, including XBox 360s, Playstation 3s, and […]
Evan Hawk posed for pictures with her newborn son, as yet unnamed, at La Verendrye Hospital this morning. The strapping baby boy was born Jan. 2 and weighed in at nine pounds, two oz. Local businesses presented Hawk and her son with various gifts, including teddy bears and flowers. —Alex […]
Lorne Gill showed his patriotism Monday before jumping into the icy waters of Rainy Lake at the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Gill won a prize for best costume and was the event’s top fundraiser ever, with $3,522. —Melanie Béchard photo
Museum curator Pam Hawley looked over her plans for the placement of new cupboards in the upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. The upper level is nearly complete, and is not only more spacious for the new exhibit that will be installed there, but sports refurbished hardwood floors, track lighting […]
