Heather Latter Olivia Allen-Arch, left, Henry Beaulne, and Sydney Kellar recited a poem about camels during the Grades 1-3 Christmas concert rehearsal at St. Michael’s School yesterday afternoon. The concert, entitled “The Nativity,” was staged there yesterday evening for family and friends.

Heather Latter Grade 5 students Zakk Gagne, left, Katie Siemens, Treyden Calder, and Jayce Linklater showed off a sample of the gingerbread houses up for grabs at Robert Moore School. Students and staff have been purchasing tickets there this week while those attending the Christmas concerts next week will have […]

Joey Payeur Jamie Gushulak’s Grade 1 class pulled off some magical dance moves during their presentation of “Reindeer Twist” at Crossroads School’s annual Christmas concert last night in Devlin. The school’s gym was filled to capacity to witness various musical and poetic performances from the Grades K-8 students.

Joey Payeur Junior Muskie Hailee Barnard had no trouble completing this perfect pass during the fourth set of Fort High’s 3-1 victory over the Kenora Broncos in its NorWOSSA regular-season opener here Tuesday afternoon.

Heather Latter Students in Stephanie Mishibinijima’s Early Years class at St. Michael’s School performed “My Favourite Day” yesterday afternoon during the dress rehearsal for the concert that was staged for family and friends that evening. A concert for the Grades 1-3 students will be held there tonight.

Heather Latter Corrine Colvin, with the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, looked on as 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 Sunday afternoon at Knox United Church here. […]

Heather Latter Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to children—and those young at heart—from atop the float at the end of the “Holly Daze” Christmas parade in Emo on Friday night. The parade was followed by Emo’s first-annual tree-lighting ceremony and the ever-popular fireworks display.

Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Ryley Bosman needed to stay on his toes when trading hands with young card sharks Graeme Drombolis, left, and Kolton Joyce. Bosman visited Debbie Jean’s French Immersion senior kindergarten class at St. Michael’s School last Thursday as part of the team’s “Adopt-a-School” program, which […]

Staff It’s already one week into December but it sure doesn’t look like it outside, as can be seen along the riverfront here this morning. Above-average temperatures over the past week have melted the snow that previously had fallen. However, the mild spell is coming to a close, with colder […]

Joey Payeur The sounds of the season filled the air inside the New Beginnings Fellowship here yesterday as the Fort Frances Choraliers presented “O Holy Night!” for its annual Christmas cantata. A standing-room only crowd took in the performance, which opened with two songs from the Fort Frances Youth Ensemble. […]

Heather Latter Isabella Foster, left, and her sister, Adalynn, sat atop Santa’s knee while mom, Cheryl, held the newest addition to the family, Ayseling, for pictures with the jolly old elf at the Emo Arena during “Holly Daze” festivities there Saturday. Photos were taken by MA Photography. There also were […]