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.
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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 […]
Submitted Stewardship Youth Rangers Gareth Dunn, left, CC Hayes, and Sydney Beck worked with Fort Frances District resource management technician Thomas (TJ) Maedel to carefully take a small dorsal spine sample–the standard procedure used by MNRF staff to safely determine age in live release bass. This provides the MNRF with […]
Joey Payeur Shae Jordan, left, and the rest of La Place Rendez-Vous/Taggs outgunned Brittany Martin and the rest of Al’s Racquet Stringing 10-8 in Game 1 of their best-of-three Borderland Soccer League women’s division final yesterday evening. Game 2 goes next Wednesday (Aug. 9), with Game 3 (if necessary) set […]
Submitted The Fort Frances rink skipped by Peter McLeod sent shockwaves through curling’s epicentre by winning the 1958 Manitoba Schoolboys Curling Championships in Winnipeg.
