Joey Payeur Kyle Dennis of Mine Centre zoomed his way around the Emo Motocross track to one win and a pair of third-place finishes Saturday during the second stop on the Superior Dirt Riders North Western Ontario circuit.
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Heather Latter Paisley Riches—and her stuffed dog—donned “bear” ears Friday during the teddy bear picnic for Early Years students at Robert Moore School. Families were invited to take part in the event, which featured music, crafts, games, and face-painting, along with a picnic lunch. Classes across the district will be […]
Lindsay Campbell Brent Newman, centre, joined by local band Rough Cut Pine, entertained a crowd of more than 200 people last night during the first barn concert of the season at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. The event—which marked the centennial year of the family barn—also raised $4,800 for the […]
Heather Latter Daniel Murray showed off the engine of his 2007 Ford Mustang GT on Saturday morning during the International Early Iron Car Club’s 12th-annual “Show ’n Shine” on Scott Street. The event saw 67 cars take part from across the region—from local participants to ones from as far away […]
Heather Latter A group set out on a two-km walk along the waterfront here Saturday as part of the Kenora/Rainy River Districts Alzheimer Society’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The event, which used to be held in October, was changed to June this year. It also saw a new name (previously was […]
Joey Payeur The action was fast and furious in the Midwest Modifieds division Saturday at the Emo Speedway as the Borderland Racing Association finally was able to get its 2015 season underway. Fort Frances drivers swept the night’s feature races, with Tylar Wilson (Street Stocks), Matt DePiero (WISSOTA Modifieds), and […]
Lindsay Campbell Fort High students had fun posing for prom photos at Seven Oaks under sunny skies Saturday. New this year was a “Grand March” at Rainycrest before the traditional one inside the Townshend Theatre. The annual dinner/dance then followed at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Lindsay Campbell Fort Frances Nursery School student Betty Newman posed with “Frozen” princesses Elsa, left, and Anna yesterday morning at the Legion Park. The two made a special visit for the nursery school’s “wind-up” barbecue, where the youngsters also were awarded certificates for completing the school year.
Lindsay Campbell Kylie Stafford, joined by her siblings, Ty (left), Liam, and Milo, sat behind the wheel of Ed Halvorsen’s 1930 Ford “Model A Roadster” last Saturday during the “Classic Car Show” held at Norlund Oil in Emo in conjunction with the Emo Walleye Classic. The “Scott Street Show ’n […]
Submitted DeNeah Bellanger and Sarah Calder planted a white spruce as Jody Bonner-Vickers’ Grade 8 students from J.W. Walker planted trees with the Fort Frances Sportsmens Club last Thursday. The group planted 550 trees, which were supplied by Resolute Forest Products.
Lindsay Campbell Desiree Alfred shook hands with educators as she received her chef certificate in culinary skills from Canadore College during the Seven Generations Education Institute’s 24th-annual graduation ceremony yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Lindsay Campbell Canada’s renowned “Snowbirds”—banking in unison (below)—took to the skies over the Fort Frances Airport yesterday evening with impressive aerobatic displays. It’s estimated more than 1,000 people turned out for the show, with many staying afterwards to get autographs from the pilots.
