Nicholas Donaldson Rob and Kathie Nugent were smiling Monday evening because although the “Tour de Fort” passports were sold out this year, they were able to borrow two from friends to see “The Way We Feel” at the Townshend Theatre. The concert–the first of the 2017-18 season–featured a handful of […]
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Duane Hicks Andrew Mueller of Mueller Roofing was stripping shingles from the roof of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station) on Fourth Street West last Thursday. A two-man roofing crew has been working on the north side of the building since last week.
Nicholas Donaldson The annual “I am Awesome (And I Know it!)” girls’ self-esteem retreat ran last week at Sunny Cove Camp, with the youth arriving Thursday and staying through until Sunday participating in discussions, workshops, and other activities. Greta Fedoruk (left) painted a watercolour picture Friday morning while Kiannah Payash, […]
Nicholas Donaldson Emo resident Yoyen Szeder stood next to her KIA Soul EV which was purchased at the beginning of August and is the first fully-electric car in the district. So far, Szeder has had no problems and is happy with the cost-saving benefits of the vehicle, which she thinks […]
Duane Hicks Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee, including Jan Abbott, left, Livia Lundon, Sandy McKinnon, Lynne Savage, Janice Cousineau, Natalie DeGagne, and Karen Woods, showed off a small sample of items donated for their upcoming fall gala, “Making Magic for District Health Care,” which will mark the […]
Joey Payeur Mark Thompson and Jerry Messer of Sauk Centre, Mn. skyrocketed from 50th place last year to the top of the heap on Saturday, capturing the 19th-annual Rainy River Walleye Tournament title–and the $15,000 first-place cheque–with a two-day total of 24.98 pounds.
Duane Hicks Carol Livingston, centre, donated a hardcover version of “Susan & Me: A Collection of Love Stories” to the Riverside Chemotherapy Unit here Monday afternoon. Also pictured are Riverside staff Donna Ewald, Glenna Morand, Cathy Ash, and Diane McManaman, holding signs with Susan’s photo on them to let chemo […]
Duane Hicks The local Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Growing Women’s Health” campaign is off to a strong start. Until Oct. 6, the public can support its annual fundraising campaign for women’s health by making a donation of $1-$50 and put their name on a leaf, apple, butterfly, or bird (depending on […]
Nicholas Donaldson Dr. Michelle Daigle of the University of British Colombia (back centre) stood with the group of listeners at her presentation on indigenous food sovereignty held Friday at the Weechi-it-te-win office here. The presentation was a follow-up to area research she conducted in 2013 and 2014 by interviewing elders […]
Duane Hicks Upwards of 125 people of all ages came downtown last Thursday evening to see The Nite Hawk Band play–no doubt due to the perfect combo of balmy weather and the rockin’ tunes. Folks lined the south side of the 200 block of Scott Street, from Northwoods Gallery & […]
Joey Payeur Hunter Buzzi (96) had to be careful to avoid colliding with Lakers’ teammate Damien Caringi (11) during the first period of the team’s 5-4 shootout loss to the Thief River Falls Norskies in the SIJHL regular-season opener Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Joey Payeur Muskie quarterback Brady Meeks wasn’t afraid to take the ball into the teeth of the West Kildonan Wolverines’ defence during Fort High’s 14-13 loss in WHSFL action here Friday afternoon.
