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 […]
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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.
Duane Hicks Mary and Dave Hickling admired the myriad of photos of the Noden Causeway comprising the new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. About 60 people attended the wine-and-cheese reception there last Wednesday.
Lindsay Campbell Members of “Dragon’s Breath” (Fort Frances Dental Centre) pushed off for a semi-final showdown against the New Gold Nuggets on Saturday. The team fell short but still wound up finishing in third place out of the seven teams that competed.
Lindsay Campbell Paddlers from the “Good Samaritan” team stopped to smile before setting out for their final race against the UNFC’s “Friendly Oars” during the fourth-annual Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival here Saturday. Seven teams took part, with the MNR’s “Smokey Bears” capturing first place for the second-straight year.
Heather Latter Peyton Ducharme, left, Keirsten Ducharme, Eva Gertsner, and Timea Enge brought their stuffed animals to the annual “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” at the Fort Frances Public Library on Saturday. About 200 people attended, with youngsters enjoying playing in bouncy houses, having their faces painted, and trying their hand at […]
Cameron Penney Talon Jenson, left, along with his brother, Ryker, learned how to shoot webs from their fingers just like Spiderman at “CN Family Day” yesterday at Point Park. CN staff and their families enjoyed a barbecued lunch, along with other activities such as water slides, face-painting, and a velcro […]
Heather Latter Annette Mallory, left, and Jane Hayes of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ “Rocking Grama’s” team took to the track at Fort High on Saturday during the annual Fort Frances “Relay for Life.” Storms did force the event indoors later in the day but the 16 teams taking part […]
Lindsay Campbell Fort High grad Isaac Firth shook hands with teacher Cathy Bruyere before receiving his Ontario Secondary School Diploma during yesterday evening’s convocation ceremony at the Ice For Kids Arena. The students then continued the celebrations into the wee hours of the night at the annual “chem-free” grad party […]
