Miriam Mast, a student at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, dished out soup at the school’s Empty Bowl fundraiser Thursday night at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. The event was a fundraiser to fight hunger. –Heather Ogilvie photo
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The revolutionaries, led by Enjolras (Dylan Thompson), centre, took aim behind the barricade as they tried to defy an oncoming army. This was a scene from Fort Frances High School’s production of “Les Misérables,” which ran last Wednesday through Saturday at the Townshend Theatre. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Barb Marr’s cross-stitch, “Lady of Morocco,” is just one of the works on display in the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring art show “Seeing Red,” which opened yesterday. Over 40 pieces from area artists are on display there through next month. The show will wrap up with a “Music in […]
Robin’s Donuts co-owner Kelly Spicer filled out a ballot to win a door prize at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Project Petunia 2006” launch Friday afternoon at Robin’s. The Chamber is looking for individuals, businesses and clubs to sponsor flower baskets for its annual beautification program. For more info, […]
Contact North/Contact Nord site co-ordinator Emily Watson demonstrated how some of the e-learning technology used by Contact North works yesterday during an open house at the Confederation College campus. During the open house, visitors had an opportunity to register for spring and summer classes being offered by Northern Ontario colleges […]
The revolutionaries looked on as Marius (David Barron) held the lifeless Eponine (Lauren Gurski) in his arms before the first attack on the group. This was a scene for the Fort Frances High School’s production of ‘Les Misérables’ which opened last night at the Townshend Theatre. The musical continues to […]
Thanks to the support of residents of Emo and surrounding communities, along with all the hard work of the Friends of the Emo Public Library, a new circulation desk for the reception area of the library was delivered Monday. Head libraian Shirley Sheppard was proud to show off the new […]
Danni-Mae Mainville, left, and Chase Flinders signed up to play in the Fort Frances Youth Soccer League last Thursday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. Registration ran last Tuesday and Thursday, with a total of 535 youths signed up so far. The season will run May 1-June 22, with all […]
“Les Bûcherons,” a French-language performance group, put on a show for the French Immersion students at St. Francis School yesterday morning. Here, Jacques Cartier and his first mate are sailing from France to seek out a shorter passage to India. What they find instead is Newfoundland. —Melanie Béchard photo
Exemplifying the theme of the event—“Experience the Art of Pampering Yourself”—reflexologist Ayako Sletmoen of Wright Phyisiotherapy demonstrated the relaxing effects of a foot massage to Diane Hoffman on Saturday at the Business Women’s Network’s spring tea and fashion show. —Duane Hicks photo
Hannah McLeod showed off how she loved “Rainy Nights” in her performance with the other Junior skaters at the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, entitled “Shades of Midnight,” which went Saturday and Sunday at the Ice for Kids Arena. –Heather Ogilvie photo
French language performers “Les Bûcherons” entertained children at St. Francis School this morning with their adaptation of the history of Canada, complete with songs and dancing. Here, the King of France is asking the students how many of them think Jacques Cartier will succeed in finding a shorter passage to […]
