Sam Odrowski Ashley Trinker of Tiber River Naturals had an array of products on display during “Shopping Craze” held upstairs at the Emo Arena on Saturday. More than 20 vendors were set up with unique products, Christmas-themed merchandise, and some handcrafted items.
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Duane Hicks Rainy River First Nations earned the “Buddy the Elf Award” for the most Christmas spirit with their float based on the “Polar Express.”
Sam Odrowski Mya and Marly Wrolstad had big smiles as they got their picture taken with Santa at the Emo Arena on Saturday during the community’s annual “Holly Daze” festivities. Maple Street Photography was on hand to take the photographs. See more “Holly Daze” photos on A10.
Duane Hicks Northern Lights School of Skating won the “Holiday Cheermeister Award” (People’s Choice Award) for its “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” float in Sunday afternoon’s parade here.
Amanda Caron Mayor June Caul, centre, was joined in Council Chambers by Couns. John McTaggart, Andrew Hallikas, Rick Wiedenhoeft, Michael Behan, Wendy Brunetta, and Douglas Judson prior to Monday evening’s inaugural meeting.
Duane Hicks Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to parade-goers of all ages as they brought up the tail-end of the annual Christmas parade Sunday afternoon on Scott Street. Their new float was, in no small part, due to the efforts of local TD Canada Trust staff and the Voyageur Lions […]
Duane Hicks Recently-named 2018 “Citizen of the Year” Cynthia Donald waved to those lining Scott Street on Sunday afternoon during the annual community Christmas parade.
Duane Hicks Lt. Ryan MacDonald of the local Salvation Army collected cash donations from parade-goers Sunday afternoon. The Salvation Army also teamed up with 93.1 The Border downtown on Saturday to collect toy donations from the public during the annual “Burst the Bus” drive.
Sam Odrowski Laura Gosse pointed out artifacts in the indigenous veterans’ exhibit during St. Francis School’s visit to the Fort Frances Museum on Friday morning. Students were given a history and shown the indigenous communities’ local connection to both world wars.
Duane Hicks Bodie Crowe got to sit on Santa’s knee and have his photo taken with the seasonal celebrity on Sunday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. Organizers estimate at least 100 children dropped by to visit with the jolly old elf and have some hot chocolate. Photos were taken […]
Sam Odrowski Rob Gleeson, school resource specialist from the Centre of Education in Mathematics and Computing, visited Fort High last Tuesday and Wednesday to run math workshops with students. He visited schools across the district to engage students in problem-solving strategies related to math.
Duane Hicks Community Living Fort Frances and District celebrated “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with their float in Sunday afternoon’s parade.
