Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, treated Rainycrest residents to a sneak preview of their upcoming Christmas cantata, “O Holy Night,” yesterday afternoon. The choir will perform next Sunday (Dec. 6) at 3 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship here, with a second performance slated for […]
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Heather Latter Decked out in her “first Christmas” outfit, Victoria Morrisseau sat on Santa’s knee during the “Breakfast with Santa” event at St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday, where families enjoyed sausages, crepes, and fruit. Then children also were able to write a letter to Santa, make a craft and […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade sported some impressive floats Saturday evening, including this float by Young Living Essential Oils which won the “Ugliest Sweater Float Award.” The parade boasted about 25 floats—wowing many of the spectators who lined Scott Street that evening.
Duane Hicks Signage went up Wednesday at Flint House, the new Scott Street restaurant that formerly was La Flambée. Owner Duane Cridland said he is “very close” to opening. He is hosting family, friends, and some local merchants there privately in the coming days before opening its doors to the […]
Heather Latter “Alice,” portrayed by Chelsea Barron, visited the hall of strange doors in the second scene of “Alice@Wonderland” presented by Muskie Theatre last night at the Townshend Theatre. A modern re-telling of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, the roughly 70-minute play runs again there tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. […]
SubmittedBrent Anderson A fuel truck collided with a CN train around 7:30 a.m. yesterday at the crossing on Highway 11 in the Township of Chapple. The collision resulted in the fuel truck erupting into flames but the driver, who hailed from Minnesota, was able to escape injury. The highway was […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis, left, presented “Citizen of the Year 2015” Larry Patrick with a plaque during Monday night’s council meeting. A longtime volunteer, Patrick had a banner year—spearheading the Dudley Hewitt Cup this past spring and then “Duncan Keith Day” on Aug. 1.
Heather Latter Volunteer Bobbi King was busy manning the Salvation Army kettle at Walmart following the official kick-off of the annual campaign there Monday afternoon. The kettles will be out at various locations around town from now until Dec. 24, with proceeds going to help district families this Christmas. To […]
Heather Latter The Bargain Shop staff Donna Pattison, left, Dawn Gray, and Nancy Hanna showed off the bins of toys that already have been collected through the store’s toy drive. With the items all going to the local Salvation Army, so it can give the gifts to those in need, […]
Heather Latter Team Canada libero Janie Guimond taught Angelina Morris the finer points of the proper stance during a two-day volleyball clinic at Fort High over the weekend.
Heather Latter Students from Fort High’s Muskie Theatre rehearsed a scene from Jonathan Yukich’s “Alice@Wonderland” on Sunday afternoon in preparation for their upcoming performance. A modern re-telling of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, the play is set to hit the Townshend Theatre stage Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which […]
Heather Latter Walmart assistant manager Rosanne DeGagne, left, and Jodi Forbes, Walmart’s charity co-ordinator, along with volunteer Bobbi King, Mayor Roy Avis, and Lt. Ryan MacDonald kicked off the local Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign there yesterday afternoon. The kettles will be out at various locations around town from now […]
