Heather Latter Aubrynn Tucker enjoyed a visit with the lambs at the petting zoo, hosted by Mark Gerber, during Alberton’s 125th birthday celebration Saturday. Organized by the Alberton rec committee, the day-long celebration included a pancake breakfast, kids’ games, face-painting, a dunk tank, food vendors, and live music by local […]
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Cameron Penney Ralph O’Connor, left, chatted with Ron Szeliga and Debbie O’Connor about the various vehicles on display at the International Early Iron Car Club’s 13th-annual “Show ’n Shine” on Scott Street early Saturday morning. A total of 72 vehicles and motorcycles participated this year while hundreds of people walked […]
Cameron Penney Jacob Empey, left, posed with Macy Anderson, Connor Tibbs, McKenna Begin, Shawn Brady, and Savannah Chapman at Seven Oaks on Saturday prior to Fort High’s annual prom. Couples gathered at Seven Oaks to take pictures, then headed to Rainycrest and the Townshend Theatre for the “grand marches.”
Heather Latter Mellodey Sinclair, five, had fun making big bubbles yesterday during the family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) night and barbecue at Robert Moore School. Plenty of activities were available both outside and in the gym for students to participate in, including learning about coding using robots, painting, […]
Heather Latter Curves owner Angel Andrushuk, left, cut into one of two watermelon cakes surrounded by staff and members Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her business. Today marks the end of the weekly celebration, which featured discounts on all in-stock apparel and merchandise, daily draws, free sign-up, […]
Cameron Penney Danika Tom, a graduate of the “Police Foundations” program, beamed with delight after receiving her diploma while flanked by Mark Gaudet, post-secondary co-ordinator with the Seven Generations Education Institute (left), and Shawn Chorney of Canadore College during the SGEI’s 25th-annual graduation ceremony yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Sports […]
Heather Latter Third-grader Piper Felix helped Maelle Easton, four, with an activity during the Early Years “Play Date” at J.W. Walker School yesterday morning. The sessions, held at many schools throughout the district over the past few weeks, were aimed at youngsters who will be starting school this fall as […]
Members of OSSTF District 5B saw support from other unions, such as CUPE and ETFO, as well as retired teachers and their provincial executive, during the rally it held Tuesday night outside the Rainy River District School Board office. Local OSSTF president Kent Kowalski said they were standing up to […]
Joey Payeur Brenda Whalen of Fort Frances was the golden girl of the floor shuffleboard venue as she and teammate Gerald Whalen captured first place in the event held in conjunction with the District 1A Senior Games at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The two-day competition saw representatives from Fort Frances, […]
Submitted The Fort Frances Power Corp., along with several volunteers with The Shops on Scott (BIA), helped put up flower baskets for the summer yesterday on the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Scott Street. The Shops on Scott paid for the flowers, which they got from Hammond’s Nursery.
Heather Latter Emma Williamson watered her plot at the Fort Frances Community Garden yesterday evening during the Kids Garden Club. The youngsters were busy planting their crops, with the help of parents, grandparents, and local gardeners. They also put up signs they had painted previously as a rainy day activity. […]
Heather Latter Janet Minor, treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, took a closer look at some of the old photos displayed in the law library at the Fort Frances Courthouse while on a tour there Monday. She met with Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault Treaty #3 Grand Chief Warren […]
