Duane Hicks Anne-Marie Armstrong of the Sunset Country Métis lit a candle during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Tuesday evening at Knox United Church here. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 27 years ago in what has […]
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Heather Latter Six-month-old Claire Bisson was more interested in Santa Claus than the book he was reading to her as she posed for photos with the jolly old elf upstairs in the arena during “Holly Daze” festivities Saturday in Emo. Children also were able to make some crafts and enjoy […]
Duane Hicks The construction of a second home on the Huffman Court lots is going ahead full steam as the number of available ones there dwindles. Foundations also have been poured on two other lots.
Joey Payeur Muskie forward Brent Jourdain narrowly missed on this scoring chance against the St. Paul’s Crusaders during the first period of Fort High’s 2-1 exhibition win over the Winnipeg-based squad Saturday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Muskies then rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory Sunday at “The […]
Duane Hicks Wayne Jewell was among the many Borderland residents out early this morning clearing white stuff from their driveways. The U.S. National Weather Service reported that close to seven cm (three inches) of snow fell overnight, nearly matching the amount that came down over the weekend.
Heather Latter Kay Redford handed over a donation of some toy cars to Andy C of 93.1 The Border and “Frosty the Snowman” during the station’s “Burst the Bus” initiative Saturday on Scott Street. All proceeds of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items are going to the local Salvation Army.
Heather Latter Members of the Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, raised their voices in song yesterday afternoon as they presented their annual Christmas cantata, this year entitled “Come Let Us Adore,” along with a few additional numbers, to wow the packed house at the Townshend Theatre. An encore […]
Heather Latter Blaine Landry, left, and Alivia Bordynuik looked at a Christmas storybook with Santa as they had their photo taken by Maple Street Photography during “Holly Daze” festivities Saturday in Emo. The annual two-day event featured sales at local businesses, a parade, local vendors displaying the wares, kids’ crafts, […]
Joey Payeur Alyssa Clendenning illustrated some of the facts about the brain and its deterioration with the onset of dementia she has learned during her co-op program at La Verendrye General Hospital this fall. The Grade 12 student was one of many students sharing their newfound knowledge during co-op display […]
Heather Latter Olivia Eldridge (Rachel Herdman), left, and Angelina Morris (Imogene Herdman) re-enacted the manger scene as part of Fort Frances Little Theatre’s presentation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” last night at McMillan Hall (Knox United Church). The traditional Christmas comedy will take to the stage again tonight through […]
Heather Latter Kelsey Kempf, the new physiotherapist at Wright Physiotherapy, drew the December “Trip of the Month” draw winner as local Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on this morning at International Travel Services. Robyn Dennis will be heading to Prague and Vienna—a trip valued at $4,700. Tickets now are available for […]
Submitted Henry Miller of the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club explained to Grade 6 students from Robert Moore School about plants, trees, and biodiversity during a recent visit to Rocky Inlet. Miller, along with Vic Alberts and Ahlan Johanson, also led Grade 3 students in outdoor learning there earlier in November, […]
