Heather Latter John and Helen Pohanka enjoyed their main course Saturday evening during the local Alzheimer Society’s annual “Forget Me Not” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event also featured a silent auction, raffle prizes, and entertainment.
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Heather Latter Members of the Fort Frances Lakers tried their hand at a game of boot hockey earlier today, teaming up with children from the day care at Robert Moore School. To help them warm up, the children enjoyed hot chocolate with the players afterwards.
Heather Latter The BDO Stars battled the Calder Legal Eagles to a 1-1 tie during the opening game of a PeeWee girls’ tournament this morning at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Play will continue there throughout the weekend.
Heather Latter Grade 5 students from St. Francis School had a chance to weigh in on what they’d like to see in the new school that will consolidate St. Francis and St. Michael’s when Rick Boisvert, centre, director of education of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, and Superintendent of […]
Staff Town crews were out in full force yesterday, along with many local residents, to plow the sidewalks, streets, and driveways of several centimetres of snow that fell on Borderland. But don’t put away those shovels yet—there’s a good chance of 2.5-five cm (one-two inches) of the white stuff tomorrow.
Staff Gasoline prices dropped here Tuesday, with a litre of gas now selling for 85.9 cent—down from 96.9 cents. Gas costs an average of 84 cents/litre in Kenora and 89 cents in Dryden, but can be bought for as at little at 72 cents in Thunder Bay.
Heather Latter Carole Mackintosh looked on as her husband, Angus, delivered the address to the haggis during the “Rabbie Burns” dinner hosted by the Emo and District Lions Club on Saturday night at the Emo Legion. The event also featured music by “Entirely Mac,” dancing by the Fort Frances Highlanders, […]
Submitted The new exhibit, “Portrait Photography: A View in the Past,” is now up at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, which is divided up into categories such as facial hair, wedding photos, and much more, will run through to the end of April.
Heather Latter Performers from the Calgary-based dance troupe, “Decidedly Jazz Danceworks,” discovered a clue to help them find “jazz” during “The Great Jazz History Mystery” last Wednesday night at the Townshend Theatre as part of the Kids & Company entertainment series. Inspired by Looney Tunes, Dr. Seuss, and, of course, […]
Joey Payeur Nolan Ross had Minnesota Iron Rangers’ goalie Anthony Pupplo down and out as he sent home what would be the only goal of the shootout in a 3-2 victory for the Fort Frances Lakers on Saturday iat the Ice For Kids Arena.
Duane Hicks Charleen Mallory conducted a workshop on soap-making Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum, which drew a full complement of 10 participants. It was part of an ongoing series of workshops put on by the museum and the “Friends of the Museum.” Lindsay Hamilton will hold an open […]
Heather Latter Alex Andrushuk of Curves looked on as Tracy Webb tried out a piece of equipment during the open house there Saturday. Those interested were invited to stop by to meet the staff and try out the circuit, as well as enter a draw to win a three-month membership.
