Duane Hicks Aria Brady, left, Colby Bodnarchuk, and Aela Drombolis were among the youngsters who delighted the crowd of parents and other relatives with a cute performance of “Itsy Bitsy Tennie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” last Thursday evening.

Duane Hicks The “Welcome Home” Fort Frances Family Centre is now open at 272 Scott St. (the old Bonnie Blue). The former Fort Frances Women’s Centre moved over the weekend and re-opened its doors there as of Monday. The more downtown location provides ample room for drop-in centre services and […]

Duane Hicks Brianna Eldridge danced solo to “I Who Have Nothing” last Thursday evening during the “Magic of Motown.”

Sam Odrowski J.W Walker students Sophia Black, centre, and Emma Bodnarchuk received the monthly Recognition of Excellence from the Rainy River District School Board last Tuesday evening. The award was given to the two students for their dedicated efforts in their school’s production of “A Year With Frog And Toad” […]

Duane Hicks Kelly Big George, the newest member of the Fine Line Art Gallery co-op, showed off a couple of her paintings, which she has for sale at the Mowat Avenue gallery.

Duane Hicks Samantha Korzinski, left, Mel McPherson, Missy McPherson, Tammy Ryll, and Mickenna Ryll clog danced to the Pointer Sisters’ high-energy “Neutron Dance.”

Layla Hunter, left, Abigale Gibbons, and Olivia Dolph (above) danced to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “Tears of A Clown” while at right, Sophie Calder, left, Gemma Perrault, Avery Lockman, and Bella Hunter performed “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” last Thursday evening during Dancemakers School of Dance’s […]

Duane Hicks Borderland residents proudly walked through downtown International Falls on Saturday during the International Falls Autism Support Group’s third-annual National Autism Awareness Day Walk. The theme of this year’s walk was “Don’t Dis Our Abilities.” The group met behind Ronning’s at noon, then walked to Smokey Bear Park for […]

Duane Hicks Evelyn Barker carefully chose her next brushstroke last Wednesday while working on her painting for the upcoming spring art show at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. The theme this year is “Teal,” and artists who want to take part are reminded to get their blue-green coloured artwork […]

Submitted Sheldon Adams, left, Tyler Yatchuk, Matt Smith, Don Smith, Shawn Brown, Elias Bird, and Ryan Jack were among the class of 37 First Nations’ firefighters who graduated recently from the Six Nations fire training academy.

Duane Hicks Angelina Spuzak, left, Cara Eluik, and Paige Happy were among the students who performed the Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back” last Thursday evening during the “Magic of Motown,” Dancemakers School of Dance’s annual spring dance recital. Friends and families packed the theatre for the roughly 90-minute show […]

Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Nick Lucas looked to flip a pass from the corner to linemate Jaedin Ness for a scoring chance during their squad’s 6-3 win over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in Game 4 of their best-of-seven semi-final series Thursday night at the Ice For Kids […]