Submitted Zayne Basaraba of Fort Frances, second from left, showed plenty of grit in earning second place for Mighty Mustang Wrestling from International Falls during a meet in Grand Rapids, Mn., this past weekend.
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Duane Hicks Lilah Brockie, left, and Carter Daniw played “Candyland” as Karla Daniw looked on during Family Day activities at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Families also were welcome to make fridge magnets using photos of their families and watch a movie.
Submitted Robert Moore kindergarten student Laila Barnard wrote down an anti-bullying message yesterday during Pink Shirt Day. Students at Rainy River District School Board schools stood up against bullying yesterday, wearing pink and participating in anti-bullying activities.
Joey Payeur Makenna Hill, left, Emma Yerxa, and Shaylynn Marchuk showed creative flair and environmental empathy with their “green” bookshelf made in Dave Black’s Grade 7-8 class at St. Francis School.
Nicholas Donaldson Stratton residents braved the rainy conditions Monday to enjoy many Family Day activities at the rec centre there. Events included cooking bannock over a bonfire (above), snowshoeing (top right), wagon rides (below), and a visit from the Morley fire department, which gave youngsters a chance to try out […]
of Michael Christianson/Dryden Observer “Coach’s Corner” star Don Cherry gave his signature thumb’s up sign just before doing the ceremonial face-off for captains Braedan Pearce of the English River Miners (left) and Dylan Kooner of the Fort Frances Lakers ahead of their SIJHL game Saturday night in Kenora as part […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mr. Thomson’s Grade 8 history class at J.W. Walker participated in the Kairos Blanket Exercise last Friday. The exercise, run by First Nations-Métis-Inuit Collaborative Initiative leader Pam King, is a teaching tool that shows students how Europeans shrunk native land. The blanket represent the land for native peoples […]
Nicholas Donaldson Jackson Bourgeois and Peyton Arpin were dressed up and ready for Valentine’s Day as they took part in activities last Tuesday in the Early Years French immersion class at St. Michael’s School here.
Nicholas Donaldson Liam McEvoy was dressed in his voyageur best for “Voyageur Day” activities on Friday at St. Francis School. McEvoy was getting a lesson on Métis dot art but other activities included voyageur games, jigging/square dancing, flag-making, Métis food sampling, and information on furs and trapping.
Duane Hicks Ember van der Kroef oversaw her brother, Eric, as he made a magnet during Family Day activities at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Kids could bring photos they could use to make their own personalized magnets in the library’s maker space. They also were welcome stay […]
Staff An open house for the exhibit, “Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight,” will be held tomorrow (Feb. 23) from 3-6 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, which explains some of the symbolism and history that surrounds the Masons, is on loan from the Bruce County Museum […]
Duane Hicks Jean Richards revealed “My Diva,” one-half of her project for the “Then and Now” exhibit coming up in April at the Fine Line Art Gallery. Those wondering what the other half will be will have to attend the open house April 28. The gallery is searching for artists […]
