New mayor Roy Avis, right, signed his declaration of office as Justice Thomas McKay looked on last night in Council Chambers. -Duane Hicks photo
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Elizabeth Klem, six, and her brother Darian, three, got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday afternoon during “Lunch with Santa” at Warp 9. The annual event, hosted by the Business Improvement Association, draws hundreds of children every year. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Prince’s valet, played by Michael Brady, expressed disgust at the smell of one of Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters’ feet during the opening night of the Muskie Theatre presentation of “Cinderella” at the Townshend Theatre last night. The stepsisters were played by Sierra Spicer, Dana Elders, and Andrea Nelson. The one-hour […]
Christine Denby was elected the new president of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night. Denby, who served as first vice-president for the past two years, will assume the role Jan. 1, 2007. —Melanie Béchard photo
A Vianets player drove for a lay-up against the Fort High Muskies Monday night. Vianets beat the Muskies 86-73 to remain undefeated in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action this season. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Olivia Andrushuk and her mother, Angel, checked out a veritable smorgasbord of dainties for sale Saturday afternoon during the Christmas craft and bake sale at the Church of the Holy Spirit. The event brought in about $1,000 for the “Just Imagine” CT Scanner fundraising campaign. —Duane Hicks photo
Jaysa Morrison had her teeth checked by Marilyn Romanetz of the Northwestern Health Unit on Wednesday at the 10th-annual health fair hosted by the Rainy River First Nations in conjunction with National Addictions Awareness Week. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Michael Brady, playing a valet, took notes while listening to David Donaldson, the prince, speak with Jarid Anderson, playing his father the king, during a rehearsal of “Cinderella” on Sunday afternoon. The play opens tomorrow (Nov. 30) and runs until Saturday at the Townshend Theatre, with the curtain rising at […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus waved from their sleigh led by nine radiant reindeer (including Rudolph) on Saturday evening as the 49th-annual “Parade of Lights,” organized by the local Business Improvement Association, drew to a close. Youngsters can enjoy lunch with Santa this Saturday at Warp 9. —Duane Hicks photo
Lori and Tom Neufeld, also known as “LuLu and the TomCat,” performed for kids and their parents at J.W. Walker School last night as part of the Kids & Co. season. The Neufelds, from Roland, Man., performed a number of songs for their audience, including “The Cat Came Back.” The […]
Alyssa Penner, front left, and Marrissa Kinnear, front right, as well as Ericka Heil, back left, Amy Penner, and Emily Heil, waved from the West End Motors float Saturday evening during the 49th-annual “Parade of Lights,” organized by the local Business Improvement Association. While all the floats were brightly-lit this […]
Lisa McPherson was busy getting ready for the lunch rush at Mark’s Merky Waters Fish & Chips this morning at 328 Scott St. Owner Mark Nugent’s restaurant has been doing well since it’s opening about a month-and-a-half ago. Their hours are Monday to Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday and Friday […]
