Duane Hicks Dave Thompson impressed the public and float judges alike with his pirate ship float in Saturday’s Canada Day parade here. He even rounded up a crew of rowdy buccaneers to add to the atmosphere of the already lively parade.
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Kiera Kowalski Sam Goodmundson got some help from his dad, Doug, and Mark Howarth while “log rolling” at Point Park on Saturday afternoon during Canada Day festivities there. Doug is an award-winning log-roller from Bloomington, Mn. who trained with Howarth when he was young. His family decided to visit here […]
Devin Eldridge Photography/Kiera Kowalski This year’s spectacular Canada Day fireworks display launched from Seven Oaks was captured perfectly by local resident Devin Eldridge, while above Henry Spry enjoyed swinging at Point Park on Saturday after getting his face painted earlier during the Canada Day parade in Fort Frances.
Kiera Kowalski Brooklyn Beckett was beaming after being crowned the 2017 Mini-Queen at Point Park on Saturday. Last year’s queen, Tegan Thoms, helped Beckett put on her official sash.
Nicholas Donaldson The gym at Donald Young School (above) currently is being used as storage for items waiting to be placed in the new wing. The gym will be one of the few parts of the old school remaining, with two classrooms and the former library also being kept for […]
Duane Hicks West End Motors pulled out all of the stops to celebrate “Canada 150” with this birthday cake float in Saturday’s Canada Day parade here. The float earned first place for being the best decorated in the parade, followed closely by Dave Thompson’s pirate ship and the Fort Frances […]
Newly-crowned Mini-King Declan Scott received his official sash from last year’s king, Tristan Bryant, during Saturday afternoon’s competition at Point Park. Contestants were asked a variety of questions, like their favourite colour and TV show.
Kiera Kowalski Children and families were able to enjoy a variety of water sports on Sand Bay on Saturday as part of the “Fun in the Sun” festivities. Along with paddleboarding, there also were paddleboats and canoes for people to use, as well as Sunset Water Sports reps who were […]
Nicholas Donaldson Runners took off from in front of Rejuvenate Fitness on Front Street in Emo on Saturday for the Canada Day 2.5K “colour” run. Competitors took a loop around the town and were covered with red dye powder from volunteers along the way, with prizes going to first place, […]
Kiera Kowalski Words from the wise were the order of the week as both local and out-of-town coaches were on hand to lend their guidance during the Fort Frances Volleyball Camp at Fort High last week. The camp was organized by Muskie junior girls’ volleyball Bob Kowal, who also coaches […]
Nicholas Donaldson Shelby Nosan of the Stratton Eagles was ready to connect with the ball during a game against the Barwick Blue Knights at Oltsher Field in Barwick during the Rainy River District Fastball League’s annual Canada Day tournament that ran over the weekend. The Dawson Tigers won the tournament […]
Kiera Kowalski Boys in Grades 6-8 enjoyed a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday afternoon at the La Place Randez-Vous parking lot as part of the “Fun in the Sun” activities. Winners of the tournament were Kade Oster, Emerson Evans, Tayler Chown, and Noah McPherson.
