Cameron Penney A&W cashier Sarah Larson served up a “Teen Burger” to Asyia Shields yesterday as part of “Burgers to beat MS” Day there. One dollar for every “Teen Burger” sold will be donated to help fight multiple sclerosis in Canada.
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Cameron Penney Dominic Kaemingk, left, along with his sister, Dafne, played a game of Bingo yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre as part of the “TD Summer Reading Windup Party.” The youngsters in the program, who read a total of 279 books, were rewarded with a […]
Cameron Penney Ana Stopa performed her rendition of “Riptide” by Vance Joy during the annual “Teen Open Mic Night” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday night. The event, sponsored by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, offered refreshments and prizes as many local artists showed off their […]
Joey Payeur Faron Morrisseau (3) rightfully was first in line to receive congratulations from his teammates after the Couchiching Raiders’ centre-fielder’s three-run homer in the third inning sparked a 5-1 over Windey’s Warriors in Rainy River District Fastball League East Division action Tuesday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere […]
Duane Hicks Greg Alton of Alton’s Health & Footcare Services spoke with town clerk Lisa Slomke about whether the draft business licence bylaw will affect his business during the open house late yesterday afternoon in Council Chambers.
Heather Latter 2016 Emo Fair Queen Harleigh Brow-Rose, centre, was flanked by Second Princess Janissa Judson, left, and First Princess Taylor McQuaker following the annual crowning ceremony last Thursday evening at the Emo Arena. Taylor also was named Miss Congeniality while the Dorothy Bonot Award went to Meagan Anderson.
Cameron Penney Fort Frances Lions Club member Dave Beach laid a brick in memory of Bev Storkson on Sunday afternoon during the club’s annual “Dandy Lion Festival” at the Lions Millenium Park on Second Street East here. A barbecue lunch was organized as part of the event while musical entertainment […]
Dave Ogilvie Kelvin Caul and his daughter, Jenn, competed again this year in the “Jack and Jill” two-person cross-cut event during this year’s annual loggers’ competition at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo. The competition was fierce but in the end, Jason Caul was declared […]
Tracy Morningstar gave her old team some new heartbreak—pitching a complete-game five-hitter while reaching base twice to lead the Fort Frances Her-icanes to a 9-7 win over the Red Gut Babes in the second-and-deciding game of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League final Monday evening at VanJura.
Submitted Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown, left, met with members of town council and administration, as well as representatives from the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and Fort Frances Power Corp., at the Civic Centre yesterday afternoon during a stop here. Brown is touring Northwestern Ontario as part of […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Her-icanes had their moment in the sun yesterday evening—claiming the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League trophy for the first time after beating the Red Gut Babes 9-7 in the second-and-deciding game of the league final at VanJura. Laureen Hill, left, and Charity McMahon cheered […]
Cameron Penney Young and old alike went for a spin on the “Yoyo” ride Saturday afternoon as the annual fall fair wrapped up in Emo. A light drizzle did little to dampen spirits, with plenty of people heading to the fair to enjoy the rides and games, as well as […]
