Staff Remember the Tim Hortons’ “Warm Wishes” commercial from a year ago? Some of that sense of wonder is back with recent evidence of “yarn bombing” in downtown Fort Frances and other parts of town, including a bench on the waterfront. Several local people agreed to put up the yarn, […]
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Heather Latter Paisley Riches, left, and Kassidy Morrison were busy helping to fill hampers with food at the Salvation Army here this morning. The hampers will be going out to families and individuals in time for Christmas.
Submitted Judy Koski, from the Church of the Lutheran Hour, handed over a donation to Corrine Colvin of the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope on Sunday. The congregation there held a drive, collecting slippers, robes, pajamas, and personal needs items for those staying at the shelter.
Submitted Caren Fagerdahl worked on a Christmas centrepiece during a workshop at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday led by Jennifer Coats. Watch for new and exciting workshops to be held there in the new year.
Joey Payeur Choosing the right Christmas gift takes some serious investigation, as seen by Emma Bodnarchuk, left, Sophia Black, and Piper Lidkea yesterday at Wal-Mart here. The trio were part of Brad Hill’s Grade 4 class from J.W. Walker School who were in the store yesterday making purchases for the […]
Heather Latter Grade 4-6 students from J.W. Walker School rehearsed their Christmas musical—entitled “Lights! Camera! Christmas!”—yesterday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. The production (which focuses on what style of movie would best pay tribute to Santa, the greatest hero of all time) features singing, dancing, props, and dialogue. It will […]
Heather Latter Hope McCormick, three, had a chat with Santa Claus yesterday during “Family Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library. Jolly St. Nick brought candy canes for each child.
Heather Latter Brayden Neurinski was thrilled to visit with Santa Claus at the Fort Frances Nursery School yesterday. All the children received books and a small toy from the jolly old elf during their annual Christmas party held at Knox United Church.
Heather Latter Paramedic Robin Pollard helped pack an ambulance full of food donations at Safeway on Saturday during the sixth-annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event here. Emergency services reps and volunteers also were located outside of Walmart, The Place, Cloverleaf (Emo), and the Beaver Mills Market (Rainy River). Together, the community stuffed 33 […]
Heather Latter Bianca Kells of Tbaytel surprised Charlene Gustafson with a gift Sunday afternoon at the Christmas Market here. As part of Tbaytel’s “12 Days of Christmas,” the company handed out $50 gift cards to 50 local shoppers and also paid for Christmas trees for several families. Tbaytel is using […]
Heather Latter From the Grind Up owner Ben Morelli, left, chatted with local author Frank Maraj after he delivered some of his books there Monday in time for the Christmas season. Limited copies of all three of his novels—“Snapshots, A Life Revisited,” “Snapshots II, Navigating: The University Years,” and “Snapshots […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ goalie Jesse Quesnel tried to gain a better sightline with the crease-clearing assistance of teammate Peter Fedoruk on Assiniboine Park Rangers’ forward Riley Beamish during the first period of the Canadians’ 3-1 win in the final of their home tournament Sunday at the Ice […]
