Nicholas Donaldson Fort High students held their annual winter band concert last night at the Townshend Theatre, with performances from the Jazz, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Bands. Pictured here is the Senior Band, conducted by music teacher Lisa Loney, playing “Suite from Hamilton” by Lin Manuel Miranda and arranged by […]
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Jamie Mountain Former OHL player Brock McGillis was at the Townshend Theatre yesterday to speak to Fort High students about his struggle of being a closeted pro athlete, as well as share his empowering message of self-love and inclusion, while also aiming to change the perceptions of LGBTQ athletes and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Local lawyer Douglas Judson, who recently withdrew his bid to seek the PC nomination here in Kenora-Rainy River riding, spoke to the Grade 5 class at St. Francis School on Tuesday afternoon about his experiences working in politics. The students also learned about the layers of government, and […]
Jamie Mountain The BDO Ballerz looked to keep the RBC Lions’ attack at bay during Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action Tuesday night at the Fort High gym. RBC went on to win the game 63-37 to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Duane Hicks The Waabishkiibinesii Singers, including Kaayla Fox, left, Gail DeVall, Carla Smith, Giselle Struch, Linda Guimond, and LaVanna Fox (not seen), performed a healing song during the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women candlelight vigil at Knox United Church here yesterday evening. The vigil, which […]
Duane Hicks Champion fiddler Scott Woods did some trick fiddling in front of about 200 people gathered for the “Old-Time Christmas” fundraiser concert at Knox United Church last Wednesday night. Woods also played the fiddle with a hockey stick, coat hanger, and toilet plunger, and even played while balancing atop […]
Nicholas Donaldson Although there were a number of children taking part, Carmen Hagen was perhaps the youngest to get her picture taken with Santa Claus upstairs at the Emo-La Vallee Arena on Saturday morning. The pictures were just one of the many holiday-themed activities for children around Emo during its […]
Duane Hicks Ava Pratt was among the dozens of children who got to meet Santa Claus during “Breakfast at the North Pole” on Saturday morning at St. John’s Anglican Church here. There also was gingerbread house decorating, crafts, and activities for kids at the annual event.
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Dental Office (above) entered a float in the annual “Holly Daze” parade Friday evening in Emo–complete with a very friendly giant tooth and gingerbread men and other goodies. Meanwhile, the Goodmans and friends (below) gathered on a float to roast some marshmallows and welcome everyone to […]
Duane Hicks Amelia Dittaro thoughtfully placed more sprinkles on her Christmas cookie Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Parents and kids alike got tips from baker Kayla Brady on how to up their cookie game this holiday season.
Duane Hicks The Window & Door Store won the “Best Theme” award for its depiction of “Christmas Candyland” during the annual “Community Christmas Parade” on Saturday evening along Scott Street. The Fort Frances Vipers girls’ volleyball team captured the award for “Most Creative” float while Pharmasave’s float was judged as […]
Duane Hicks Maverick Dal glued together a Christmas craft during an “open studio” for children and families held Saturday afternoon upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum.
