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” […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks “Sparky” the fire safety dog met some of his big fans, Eddie Adamik and his brother, Jack, who stopped by Canadian Tire on Saturday morning while visiting from Dryden. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was there with fire trucks, firefighting equipment, giveaways, and more to mark […]
Duane Hicks Merna Major, left, spoke with Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, earlier this morning at one of the information booths set up at the Fort Frances Seniors’ Centre (Sister Kennedy Centre). The event also included several presentations on topics such as […]
Duane Hicks “Pop Vegas” thrilled the crowd, including many dancing youngsters, with a high-energy performance yesterday evening to wrap up the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series on the 200 block of Scott Street. The band performed top 40 hits from the past 30-plus years, covering artists ranging from Michael Jackson […]
Duane Hicks Joyce Georgeson put the finishing touches on her Thanksgiving floral arrangement yesterday evening during a workshop conducted by the talented Jen Coats at the Fort Frances Museum. Fall workshops at the museum will continue with a sushi-making class led by Aya Sletmoen on Oct. 14, which already is […]
Duane Hicks Visiting from Vancouver, Alex Marusyk performed before a full house yesterday evening at From the Grind Up. Marusyk said he loves performing there, noting it’s the perfect local venue for music acts. From the Grind Up will be hosting more shows this fall, with the next one being […]
