Duane Hicks This painting is one of several comprising Ed Halvorsen’s winter watercolours collection now on exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) Halvorsen is the latest to join the artist co-op, which always welcomes new members. The gallery also is looking for entries for its “Then […]
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Submitted A large group of local snowmobilers, pictured here outside the Thunderbird Lodge, were out riding Saturday–prompting one participant to say it was amazing to seen so many sled riders. The group also made a stop at Sandy Point Lodge.
Nicholas Donaldson Dan DeGagne, owner/operator of Sunset Protection Systems, showed off the inside of the fire extinguisher service room. The room is equipped with vents to clean up in case an extinguisher handle sticks in the “on” position. “All you can do is get out, shut the door behind you, […]
File Matthew Rousseau tried out skiing–provided by the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club outside the Fort Frances Public Library–during last year’s “SnOasis.” The Friends of the Museum are hoping to have just as many fun activities–if not more–when “SnOasis 5” is held on March 4.
Addison Chown and Taryn Oster (top left) sang “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from “Annie” during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ talent show last Thursday evening at Knox United Church here. Adrianna McCoy (top right) sang “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” from “My Fair Lady” (accompanied by […]
Nicholas Donaldson Henry Hartlin had all his festive gear on as Grade 1 classes at St. Michael’s School here celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday. Activities included beading, drawing, stories, and, of course, a lot of counting to 100.
Submitted Grade 8 student Kassy Michl helped Zander Bruyere add a sticker to his passport while touring Robert Moore School yesterday during kindergarten registration there. Registration open houses are being held at schools within the Rainy River District School Board until the end of next week, but parents can sign […]
“Queen” Dawn Jarvis of the Rainy River Red Hat Society, left, Geraldine Blight, and Sheila Medwechuk made a draw for a painted chair during the annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner on Saturday evening at the Rainy River Legion. Medwechuk painted the chair. The popular fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of […]
of the FLW Jeff Gustafson with one of his largemouth bass from Day 2 of the Lake Guntersville FLW Tour event.
Nicholas Donaldson Isabella Hyatt was hard at work on her art project last Friday morning during local art therapist Lindsay Hamilton’s visit to Robert Moore School. Hamilton worked with all the Grade 8 students in the school throughout the day.
Submitted Mike Ranta spoke to students at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program last Tuesday (Jan. 31). The Atikokan man was the first person to paddle solo across the North American continent in one season and had many stories to share with the children.
Joey Payeur Marlee Bliss punched the air joyfully after scoring her hat trick goal in a 7-1 win for the Fort Frances Bruins over the Lake of the Woods Storm in the final of the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s Novice tournament Sunday at the Ice For Kids Arena.
