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 […]
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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.
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances High School student leadership council and FFHS Gay-Straight Alliance joined forces to put together a festive float fitting of the “Christmas Candyland” theme in Saturday’s parade here.
Submitted Haven Labbe, a former Fort Frances resident who now lives in Kenora, climbed Mount Esja in Iceland last month with the added goal of raising money for SPACE Kenora, an LGBTQ2S+ youth and peer support group. After the first attempt was thwarted by snow and high winds, Labbe and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Pictured is one of the “double” rooms for the residential treatment of the Mino Ayaa Ta Win program. The newly-renovated building houses eight beds devoted to residential treatment and two beds for detoxification, as well as offices, a boardroom, kitchen, dining area, and lounge.
Nicholas Donaldson Fort Frances Tribal Area Health RPN/Case Manager Kat Clifford (far right) showed a tour group the detoxification beds and adjoining room where workers will meet with the patients and offer care at the new Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre.
Duane Hicks Elizabeth Donaldson and Tom Morrish perused a copy of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings” during the book launch Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum.
