Duane Hicks A handful of items donated for the “Spirit of Christmas” currently are on display at the La Verendrye General Hospital tuck shop. The hospital auxiliary’s silent auction fundraiser, to be held this Sunday (Dec. 2) starting at 2 p.m. in the Copper River Inn ballroom, will feature a […]
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Duane Hicks Mayor-elect June Caul showed off the tag she filled out this morning for the new “Christmas Kindness Pledge” initiative. Go Local Fort Frances and the Town of Fort Frances are inviting local residents to go to participating “Go Local” businesses and fill out tags, promising to do a […]
Jamie Mountain Garrett Wojcicki (Minnesota Iron Rangers) of Team U.S.A. looked to fire one into the gaping net during his squad’s 8-6 win over Team Canada in the SIJHL’s annual all-star game last night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Despite being unable to finish this glorious scoring chance, Wojcicki […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Martina Woods was knocked down to the ice from behind while trying to chase down International Falls Broncos’ captain Taylor Sears during Fort High’s 2-1 overtime win in the opener of their annual two-game “Border Battle” exhibition series Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The […]
Sam Odrowski Paislee Christiansen got help from fellow Crossroad student Kolton McCormick during a craft-making session for Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. For the craft, students partnered up, read the story “Snippets,” built paper houses with scrapbooking paper, celebrated the differences each home had, and worked together to build a […]
Duane Hicks FCpl. Maxwell VanDrunen, left, and FSgt. Courtney Sinclair of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron were selling baked goods Saturday morning at The Bargain Shop here. The air cadets are raising funds to travel to Europe for the 75th anniversary of D-Day in June, 2019.
Duane Hicks Jasper Dennis, left, and her brother, Blase, were selling their homemade wares–cookies and fridge magnets–on Saturday during the Alberton Rec Committee’s fifth-annual “Holiday Bazaar” at the Alberton municipal office. The popular event was just one of several holiday-themed bake sales and bazaars held in recent weeks.
Sam Odrowski Sam Arbuckle, left, and Dr. Robert Green were among those who dropped by the annual Christmas tea hosted by St. John’s Anglican Church back on Nov. 17. More than 50 people turned out to enjoy homemade baking, meat pies, draws, a mystery gift table, and quality time with […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis and mayor-elect June Caul presented the 2018 “Citizen of the Year” Cynthia Donald with a plaque and bouquet during Monday night’s council meeting at the Civic Centre.
Duane Hicks Dawn Gray, interim store manager at The Bargain Shop here, arranged the tags with names on them on Saturday. It is just one of the district stores with “Adopt an Angel” trees in them this holiday season.
Sam Odrowski Jolene Richert had her kitchen gadgets and spices on display during the fourth-annual “Winter Vendorland” that took place in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium on Nov. 17. More than 20 vendors set up tables featuring their wares, with many offering locally-produced products and goods that work great as […]
Sam Odrowski Marg Bogacki, left, and Priscilla Wright showed off some of the fresh baking that was sold at the Knox United Church’s Christmas bake sale and luncheon held Nov. 17. Soups, sandwiches, and delicious desserts were served up to those who attended.
