Duane Hicks The Energy Fitness “pace bunnies” Emma Cole, left, Lillie MacKinnon, Jillian Calder (dressed as a unicorn), and Nicole Katona not only led participants in warm-up exercises before the walk/run and keep pace during it, but also helped maintain the enthusiasm level sky-high.
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Duane Hicks Fort Frances Power Corp. staff and directors got together for a special lunch last Wednesday afternoon to celebrate 125,000 safe worked hours as of July. Pictured here are Marah Trivers, left, Brian White, Deane Cunningham, Jeremy Nussbaumer, Scott Avis, Troy Calder, Aimee Matheson, Todd Wood, Jacob Bolzan, Chris […]
Duane Hicks Sawyer Jourdain, left, Eliza Kawulia, and Peyton Jourdain were among the many young participants at the fifth-annual “Steps Against Stigma” event here last Wednesday evening. Organizers estimate upwards of 160 people of all ages attended the “glow” walk/run. See story, more photos A5.
Duane Hicks Greyson Maxton tried on a firefighter’s helmet while checking out a fire truck outside Canadian Tire here Saturday morning. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was there with fire trucks, firefighting gear, giveaways, and more to mark “Fall Fire Safety Day” and kick off Fire Prevention Week […]
Sheri Payne, left, and Dawn Gray showed off a mere fraction of the bounty of goods which have been donated to The Bargain Shop’s food drive so far. This is the third year for the food drive, which started Sept. 22 and ran until Oct. 6. Staff already have brought […]
Duane Hicks Amy Georgeson made sure her Thanksgiving floral arrangement was just right last Wednesday evening during a workshop conducted by the talented Jen Coats at the Fort Frances Museum. A series of workshops at the museum will continue through December. For a full schedule, check out “Fort Frances Museum” […]
Emo held its first-ever “Run for the Donut” 5K on Saturday. Some 87 participants enjoyed the beautiful fall morning by running around Front Street and through the Lions Park before finishing near the pavilion in the park. Prizes and doughnut-shaped medals were awarded afterwards.
Submitted Muskie Emma Toriseva captured a bronze medal in helping the Grade 7/8 girls’ contingent to another team victory at the annual Turkey Trot Races in Dryden on Friday.
Dave Ogilvie Trent Wilson and Ashlyn Beck went stride for stride through Lions Park as they participated in the inaugural “Run for the Donut.” They topped the male and female divisions, respectively.
Duane Hicks Alex Marusyk, playing a guitar handcrafted by fellow Fort Frances native Joe Egan, entertained a full house last Wednesday evening at From the Grind Up here. The Vancouver-based musician and artist was home for about a week to catch up with friends and family, enjoy Thanksgiving, and go […]
Duane Hicks Molly Crozier of Emo stood next to the impressive war memorial wall-hanging currently on display at the Fort Frances Seniors’ Centre (Sister Kennedy Centre). Crozier, a diehard knitter for more than 40 years, created the tribute to veterans and WWI Canadian poet, physician, and soldier John McCrae, most […]
Duane Hicks Reece McQuaker, left, Jenna Clendenning, and CC Hayes were among the Muskie girls’ hockey players volunteering at a fundraiser barbecue for the squad Saturday outside Safeway. The team has been practising in anticipation of its first tournament of the season Oct. 19-22 in Winnipeg. The Muskies then will […]
