Dave Ogilvie Scott Woods and his band literally fiddled up a storm at the Emo Legion last Wednesday, which was the title of this year’s tour. Scott, his sister, Kendra Norris, and Leo Stock, a young Canadian Open champion, entertained a very appreciative crowd. They will be back in the […]
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Duane Hicks Roman Spuzak, a student in Fort High teacher Jody Bonner-Vicker’s Grade 8, invited mayor and council to take part in the storm drain stencil initiative the class will be undertaking on May 30 along the riverfront here.
Sam Odrowski Hallee Nugent entertained the Townshend Theatre audience, with the help of Amy Norris, during the pair’s dramatic performance of “Get out of Bed” by Diane Shore last Tuesday night. The performance ended with big laughs from the crowd as the short poem concludes with a big kicker.
Stephanie Hagenaars The Borderland Community Orchestra and the new Borderland Choir rehearsed last Tuesday for the upcoming spring concerts in May. The choir was established earlier this year and, for the first time, will accompany the ochestra to perform “When You Believe” from the animated movie, “The Prince of Egypt.”
“A Little Taste of Italy,” billed as an evening of delicious food, showcasing the many talents of Rainy River High School students, was held there Thursday night. Above, Taya Hagarty, second from right, dished out the lasagna with help from Keira Govier, right, while below Angela Haw, Neil Haw, Hayden […]
Duane Hicks Museum summer student Naomi McManaman checked out “We Were Taught Differently: The Indian Residential School Experience,” the new exhibit on loan from the Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, which currently is on display on the main floor of the Fort Frances Museum.
Stephanie Hagenaars Aron Bohnert (left), Jacob Empey, and Lucas Koomans played their part in a piece entitled “The Matador’s Tale” during the orchestra’s rehearsal at Donald Young School in Emo for its upcoming spring concerts.
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances Community Garden volunteer Justin Taylor tilled one of its two plots on Saturday in preparation of the upcoming growing season. The garden currently holds 44 ground plots and 22 kids’ plots. Other volunteers helped out by cleaning out the sheds and raising the garden beds.
Sam Odrowski Anna Schwartz shared a big smile as Sallee Dick of RTO District 1 presented her with the Emo and District Lions Club Award for most promising vocalist (18 years and under) last Tuesday. Schwartz also received the Debussy Piano Bursary.
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances High School students Cassandra Piotrowski, left, Emily Heil, and Jacob Gustafson were stationed at Tim Hortons here on Saturday to raise funds for annual “chem-free” grad party next month while other students were outside Walmart and Canadian Tire. The money raised will go towards various activities […]
Jamie Mountain Spring means the return of the Fort Frances Youth Soccer season. Members of Mantas and Sharks had a great time Monday evening as they competed against each other in Division II action at the St. Francis Sports Fields.
Jamie Mountain Muskie Peyton Avis (13) looked on as his teammate tried to deke around a Kenora Broncos’ defender during their squad’s 1-1 draw in the NorWOSSA season-opener for both teams here yesterday morning. The black-and-gold then earned their first win of the season with a 5-0 shutout of the […]
