Duane Hicks Tyler Ruppenstein, left, and Adrian Chapman of Investors Group presented Samantha Kabatay with a cheque for $10,000 at the Investors Group booth on Friday evening during the Business & Community Expo here. Kabatay had entered a nationwide Investors Group contest last year but only recently was notified of […]
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Sam Odrowski Fort High student Ava-Mae White (“Not Dead Fred”) broke into song and dance during a dress rehearsal for the comedic musical “Spamalot” that runs today through Saturday (May 2-5) at the Townshend Theatre. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets, which cost $10 for adults and […]
Joy Lockman, left, got all of her flower-related questions answered by David Loewen of Loewen Greenhouses & Landscaping as his young son, Kenuel, looked on Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Stratton-based business not only was selling various plants there but […]
Duane Hicks Shane Carriere of Green’s Brand Source Home Furnishings demonstrated how a digital kiosk worked Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo. Green’s customers can use the kiosk at the Mowat Avenue business to find out more about the entire line of Ashley Furniture–and even send themselves product […]
Duane Hicks Linda Shannon tried out the “Ocean Waves Ball Drop” game Sunday afternoon during the “Mama Needs to Relax” at the Robert Moore School gym. The object of the game was to drop a loonie or toonie into a glass container of water and try to get the coin […]
Arlene Georgeson looked on with some amusement as Jan Beazley played the “Yoga Wiffle Ball” game Sunday afternoon Contestants had to strike a yoga pose and then throw a plastic ball into a cup to win a prize.
Dave Ogilvie Marissa Kinnear-Esselink and her daughter, Paisley, were on hand at Cloverleaf Grocery to receive her $500 food coupon from Emo and District Lions Club president Jodi Caul. The annual “Lions Share Grocery Raffle” was a huge success thanks to residents of the district. The first-place winner will receive […]
Duane Hicks Irene Laing, left, and Laureen Vandetti enjoyed a good chat as La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary president Dixie Badiuk (back left) and Ann Wood looked on during the annual “Rockin’ For a Reason” fundraiser Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo. This year’s effort brought in more […]
Duane Hicks Brenda Funk, left, received a mug from geriatric mental health worker Norma Reather last Thursday afternoon. The mug has a painting of Robert Moore School on it by local artist Vi Plumridge.
Sam Odrowski Rick Wright was one of the auctioneers who solicited bids at the district’s first cattle sale of 2018. It took place Saturday at the Stratton sales barn and saw more than 1,500 head go through the ring.
Duane Hicks Here’s a sampling of the artwork submitted by local artists and crafters for the Fine Line Art Gallery’s annual spring art show, with this year’s theme being “Teal.” An open house to kick off the show will be held this Saturday (May 5) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop […]
Sam Odrowski Kenora-Rainy River PC candidate Greg Rickford carefully helped his daughter, Poppy Kate, cut the cake during the opening of his campaign office at 355 Scott St. here on Friday evening. Rickford introduced himself to all of those on hand and welcomed them to his campaign. Many also collected […]
