Duane Hicks Summer Stevenson of Science North spoke with inquisitive children on Thursday during a series of indoor planetarium presentations at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. In conjunction with “Ontario 150,” Science North developed its first original planetarium program, “Under the Same Stars: Minwaadiziwin,” featuring Anishinaabe stories about […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Reece, left, Ava, Leah, Jillian, and Sydney took the rare opportunity to safely play in the middle of the street and all enjoyed the “moon sand” station set up during the Emo Open Streets event.
Ben Olsen needed a little help from Emo Fire Chief Joshua Colling to handle the powerful hose during the Emo Open Streets. The fire department was on hand to show off their fire equipment, hand out freebies to the kids and teach everyone about fire safety during the event last […]
Submitted Blair Anderson of Betty’s and Kathy Lampi picked out some art supplies last week at the Scott Street business. Betty’s is among the local businesses that have supported this year’s “Backpacks for Kids” campaign.
Nicholas Donaldson Naomi Kellar leaned back to clear the bar during the limbo contest-one of the many activities aimed at getting kids moving during the Emo Open Streets event last Thursday. Front Street was closed off to traffic from Florence Street to Queen Street and open for pedestrians to walk […]
Ingrid Ellis, left, Claudia Ellis and Amy Norris were lapping up the lake life in a high-powered way as they sailed across Rainy Lake yesterday during tubing sessions offered by Sunset Water Sports. A gorgeous summer day provided an ideal backdrop for community members both young and old to try […]
Joey Payeur Isabella Fortes of Fort Frances guided Only For U around the course in fast-paced style during the barrel racing competition as part of the annual Borderland Quarter Horse Association horse show at the Emo fairgrounds this past weekend. Riders from Ontario, Manitoba and the U.S. took part in […]
Duane Hicks Work is progressing on the future Rainy Lake Square, where the placement of concrete is ongoing, with completed areas being backfilled and planting beds prepared. More concrete retaining walls are being poured this week while excavations for the stage foundation also are getting started. As well, some large […]
Joey Payeur Declan Webb, left, and Pharmasave were under pressure all night from Jesse Fuhrer as favoured Centra Pipelines overcame a slow start to earn to a 4-0 victory in the first leg of the men’s division semi-finals in the Borderland Soccer League last night. The other game saw CJ […]
Duane Hicks Maverick Dal admired the sun catcher he made with odds and ends yesterday afternoon at the Legion Park during the weekly “Open Air Art Studio” organized by Community Living Fort Frances and District. Next Thursday’s free activity is Japanese Shibori dyeing from 3-7 p.m. at the Point Park.
Joey Payeur Mykenzie Borger recorded the most impressive win of her young pitching career last night in helping the underdog Emo Renegades to a 9-8, eight-inning victory over the Fort Frances Mud Dogs in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League playoff action at the St. Francis Sports Field.
Duane Hicks Bella Fry played scoop ball earlier this morning during “Pop Up Play” at the Phair Avenue Park. This was the fifth “Pop Up Play” here this summer, with each averaging 15-20 kids. They run every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at a different location around town. Next week is […]
