Isabella Fortes, left, and Josie Schill enjoyed a tasty meal at the “Luncheon of Hope” on Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The biennial event, hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, featured a penny table, quilt draw, and guest speakers Cathy Paroschy Harris and Tarja Heiskanen from […]
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Heather Latter Dietitian Janet Drennan, with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, demonstrated how to make a healthy smoothie at the centre’s open house last Wednesday. Held as a way to celebrate “Community Health and Wellbeing Week,” the open house featured a traditional opening and lunch, as well as a number […]
Joey Payeur Goalie Marissa Loveday stared down this shot off from Janelle Kaemingh during a recent Muskie girls’ practice at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Fort High began its season by defending its title at the Sturgeon Heights Huskies tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend.
Heather Latter Adrienne Lake helped her son, Parker, carve a pumpkin this morning during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s Hallowe’en party. Parties will continue there for sessions tomorrow and Thursday, with youngsters participating in a variety of Hallowe’en-themed activities.
Heather Latter Linda Blanc, left, Jan Gustafson, Sharon Bell, and Janice Cousineau were just a few of the ladies who attended the “Luncheon of Hope” at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday. The biennial event, hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, featured a penny table, quilt draw, and […]
Heather Latter Fort High student Faith Pollard spun the wheel and answered a question about distracted driving during a demonstration by the Northwestern Health Unit yesterday at FFHS. Students also could try out a driving simulator game that required them to respond to texts while “driving” in an effort to […]
Heather Latter James Woods, a mental health worker at the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, highlighted some apps that can help with mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation at the centre’s open house yesterday. Woods also demonstrated the MUSE system, which offers guided meditation with a bio-feedback headband. He noted with busy, fast-paced […]
Submitted Staff at The Bargain Shop! here showed off just a few of the many cart loads of non-perishable food items—purchased and donated by customers—that have been delivered to the local United Native Friendship Centre during their store’s food drive. The food drive continues there until the end of the […]
Duane Hicks Paving on the final section of the King’s Highway project should take place in the latter half of next week. The contractor is awaiting water sample results for the newly-installed watermain. If they come back clear, they’ll complete the final four watermain tie-ins, then install the geogrid, place […]
Heather Latter Curtis Boivin, left, Hue Eldridge, and Curran Strachan were “books” for the second-annual “Human Library” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday night. Held in partnership with the local Celebrating Diversity committee, the event allowed people to “borrow” the “books” for conversation to learn […]
Duane Hicks Marra McPherson got some treats from Glenna Rea of Webb’s Wholesale and Margaret Robinson of Hershey Canada during the 11th-annual kids’ Hallowe’en scavenger hunt at Walmart. More than 300 costume-clad children ventured through the store collecting treats and safety tips in each department.
Staff The doorway bearing the name “Rainy Lake Hotel” was the last piece of the front wall to be demolished yesterday afternoon. By about 4:15 p.m., nothing was left standing. JMX Contracting will continue to work there for the near future, tearing down the walls left standing next to Brockie’s […]
