Stephanie Hagenaars Rainy Lake Square was packed Thursday evening for the concert by renowned children’s entertainer Fred Penner. Kids of all ages, as well as adults, gathered in the square and got as close as they could to see the family favourite sing old popular tunes and new singles. Fort […]
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Sam Odrowski Angela Gibson of the Fort Frances Nursery School awarded Annie Bruneau with a Certificate of Participation during the school’s annual wind-up Thursday afternoon at Legion Park. Attendees enjoyed minor races, jumping sack races, playing jumbo checkers, and playing with an obstacle course, as well as a barbecue lunch.
Stephanie Hagenaars Emily, left, and Kendall Medicine had their arms full after getting their hands on some sizeable servings of strawberry shortcake at the “Strawberry Social” held Thursday afternoon on the La Verendrye Hospital grounds. The two had made a stop at the book booth–which had various fiction and non-fiction […]
Duane Hicks Folk singer-songwriter Derek Harrison entertained about 80 people last Thursday evening at the new Rainy Lake Square here with a number of tracks from his new album, “Blossington.” To hear more from Harrison, check out derekharrison.ca. Beloved children’s musician Fred Penner will perform there today starting at 6 […]
Duane Hicks Jolén Simon, program co-ordinator for the Koochiching Soil and Water Conservation District, gave Joelle Bruyere, a student in Fort High teacher Jody Bonner-Vicker’s Grade 8 class, tips while spray painting the message, “No Dumping: Drains to River,” using a stencil next to a storm drain here this morning. […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Town of Fort Frances Airport and Fire/Rescue Services took part in an emergency exercise this morning at the Fort Frances Airport grounds. Fire Chief Tyler Moffitt said the exercise was a simulation of a plane crash that took place in an open field just southwest of the […]
Duane Hicks Hayden Allam proudly displayed examples of the buttons she makes and sells through her business, “Cute As A Button,” on Friday during the “Mini-Market” held downstairs at Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.) The second such event held this spring, the market saw kids sell homemade products.
Gloria Hamm was presented with a certificate in the Pre-Health Sciences program by college president Jim Madder. She also received the Academic Award of Excellence for her program at the Rainy River District campus.
Duane Hicks This year’s secondary school valedictorian, Jodie Kabatay of Mitaanjigaming FN, gave a heartfelt speech on the importance of persistence when pursuing an education.
Stephanie Hagenaars F/Sgt. Courtney Sinclair received the team award for marksmanship at the 15th-annual air cadets ceremonial review last Wednesday evening. The award was presented by Cindy Westover of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99.
Duane Hicks Elder Doris Caribou of Naicatchewenin FN performed the invocation to begin Thursday’s graduation ceremony. The well-attended celebration also featured traditional drum songs and a feast.
Duane Hicks Elaine and Jack Allen joined Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, in planting “Seeds of Hope” in the courtyard garden of the Special Care Unit at Rainycrest on Monday morning. The “Forget Me Nots” they planted will bloom there perennially, not […]
