The “Pink Attitoode” team at the “Relay for Life” built themselves a Candyland at Pither’s Point Park on Friday. More than 320 participants on 25 teams walked from Friday night until Saturday morning and raised more than $73,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. —Melanie Béchard photo
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Leah Nowak (Rose Lee) and Kevin Empey (Billy Bob) clapped along as Shannon Darby added some fiddle music to the opening night production of “Breaker Calling Cinderella” in the barn at Cornell’s farm on La Vallee Road North last night. The play, presented by Fort Frances Theatre, runs there again […]
Hospital auxiliary members Jane McLeod, left, Mary Brown, and Gladys Martin dished out bowlfuls of strawberries and ice cream during the annual “Strawberry Social” at La Verendrye hospital yesterday. The event, wihch also featured a plant sale, bake table, book sale, and a raffle, raised $5,100 for the hospital. —Melanie […]
Mat Gamsby in the 3M car went low on the Emo Speedway track on Saturday evening to avoid Denny Trimble’s 66X car. Trimble spun out on the hot lap prior to the start of the heats. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Local firefighter Greg Allan spent some time on Thursday reading to several senior kindergarten students from Robert Moore and Donald Young schools who were part of the “Boys in Literacy” program this year. The program funds activities such as this one that bring in male role models to encourage reading […]
Parents looked on as several students from Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick took part in a potato sack race at the annual family barbecue held there Monday evening. The younger students also enjoyed face-painting, races, and games while the older students played baseball. —Submitted photo
The interior of Rainy Lake Veterinary Services sustained considerable damage Friday afternoon after a van from the parking lot accidentally drove into the front of the building. Crews were out to fix the damage within a few hours. —Crystal Green photo
Kassy Michl received her hat and diploma from her teacher, Angela Gibson, last Wednesday as part of the Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation. She was one of more than 40 students who enjoyed the ceremony, barbecue, and magic show with their families at the Legion Park. —Crystal Green photo
Patricia Lang, president of Confederation College, and Jack McMaster, education director for the Rainy River District School Board, signed a corporate agreement yesterday to offer dual credits at Fort Frances High School that also will count towards their education at the college. Courses offering dual credits are expected to begin […]
Mothers and their babies participated in the “Moms and Babes Roll and Stroll” program this morning down on the La Verendrye Parkway. Presented through the Northwestern Health Unit, the class starts out every Monday morning from the Sorting Gap Marina, lead by instuctor Jackie Lampi-Hughes. —Melanie Béchard photo
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