Lindsay Campbell Youngsters from the “Mad Scientist Camp” played a game of cards this morning with camp counsellor Kyle Knapp as part of “free time” activities. The camp is the first of many being held at the Memorial Sports Centre throughout the summer.
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Lindsay Campbell Newly-retired Linda Hamilton, centre, posed with friends June Keddie, left, and Elaine Spencer, along with grandson Jack Hamilton, during a retirement celebration last Friday afternoon at Tichbornes. The festivities included complimentary hotdogs, burgers, and cake.
Joey Payeur Laurie Brown of the Rainy Lake Pirates applied the tag on Windey’s Warriors base runner Jeremiah Windego after taking a snap throw from catcher Ryan Windigo in the first inning yesterday evening. The Warriors weren’t to be denied, though, as they downed the previously-undefeated Pirates 6-1 in Rainy […]
Lindsay Campbell Country-folk artist “Washboard Hank” wowed the crowd with his washboard-playing abilities yesterday evening at From the Grind Up here. The Peterborough musician made a stop here on his “Beer cans down the Trans-Can tour” and was the coffeehouse’s first musical guest of the summer.
Joey Payeur Sara Roach of Dat Ace Doe made a sharp return of service against Red Lac Bay while teammate Sam Berube looked on during the sixth-annual Canada Day beach volleyball tournament yesterday at Point Park. Red Lac Bay, made up of players from Red Gut Bay and Lac La […]
Lindsay Campbell Youngsters took off at the starting line yesterday morning for a 1K fun run organized by Energy Fitness as part of Canada Day festivities here. The event was held at La Place Rendez-Vous and saw more than 30 kids participate.
Heather Latter George Oltsher addressed the crowd at Oltsher Field in Barwick yesterday prior to playing his final game as a Barwick Blue Knight after being tabbed the starting pitcher against the Stratton Bobcats. The 66-year-old has played for more than five decades and was an instrumental part of the […]
Lindsay Campbell Robyn Johnson, left, along with family members Hannah, Aislinn, and Camille, stopped outside Warehouse One during “Mall Days” on Tuesday. The event was held on the 100-300 blocks of Scott Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., during which there were various vendors, sidewalk sales, and kids’ activities for all […]
Lindsay Campbell Sarah Arcuri, above left, and her sister, Samantha, were decked out in Canadian attire yesterday during the annual Canada Day parade here yesterday morning. The girls, originally from Guelph, came out for the holiday to celebrate with family and friends.
Lindsay Campbell A stuffed moose, which remains nameless, was introduced to its new home at the tourist information centre here during a reception Tuesday afternoon hosted by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. Those on hand had the chance to take pictures of the moose, as well as “selfies” with […]
Heather Latter Lilianna Rajala, three, looked on as Dr. Elaine Spencer gave her teddy bear a check-up during the annual “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” on Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library. More than 350 people attended, with youngsters enjoying playing in bouncy houses, having their faces painted, and trying their […]
Heather Latter Cancer survivors June Keddie, left, along with Josie and Luke Schill, took part in the survivors’ lap through the hallways of Fort High on Saturday. Thunderstorms forced the event indoors but the 16 teams taking part still raised about $40,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
