Duane Hicks Chris Eisenzopf, left, and Margaret Lidkea were among the many church volunteers and tea-goers who dressed fancy for the “Downton Abbey”-style tea Saturday afternoon at St. John’s Anglican Church. The event, inspired by the British Edwardian-era drama, drew a full house.
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Heather Latter Sophie Donaldson made some giant bubbles during a family barbecue at Robert Moore School yesterday in conjunction with a math and science event. Students and their families were able to try their hand at building a large cube out of boxes, creating a balloon-powered car, a ramp challenge, […]
Joey Payeur It was time to go fishing for Devlin’s Kelvin Caul, foreground, and Ted Heyens of Stratton as last year’s runners-up headed out on the Rainy River this morning for the launch of the 14th-annual Emo Walleye Classic. Some 29 teams hit the water, with weigh-ins set for 3:30 […]
Duane Hicks Voyageur Lion Christina Carrier received a plaque from fellow Lion Bill Michl for being “top convict” in the club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser held May 23. Carrier raised a whopping $930 on her own. The event generated about $5,000 in all, which will go towards Special Olympics […]
Lindsay Campbell Participants of “Getting back to our roots: an intro to gardening” shared helpful tips and memories on gardening yesterday afternoon following an interactive lesson on planting. The workshop, which ran from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., was facilitated by Bonita Ford, who is a member with the Permaculture Institute of […]
Joey Payeur Shelby Tymkin made her first career pitching appearance for the Fort Frances Mud Dogs last night in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action against the Couchiching Lady Raiders. But she had a rough debut as Couchiching romped to a 27-1 win in five innings. Other games yesterday […]
Joey Payeur It was a good night for Erin Gustafson, right, and Al’s Racquet Stringing as they downed Karleah Bonk and Taggs/Source for Sports 7-4 in women’s Borderland Soccer League action here yesterday evening. Sara Kellar had four goals for Al’s (2-0) while Claire Crichton added two and Gustafon scored […]
Cameron Penney FFHS senior band members performed a melody of various tunes from the musical “Grease” last night at the Townshend Theatre. The show marked the penultimate performance for the senior band before they display their musical talents together one last time at the graduation ceremony on June 25.
Lindsay Campbell Mark Fitzgerald, a JK student at St. Michael’s School, showed off a wacky coiffure this morning for “Crazy Hair Day” there.
Heather Latter Tim Hortons’ employees Shai Loyie and Robert Empey volunteered to wash cars yesterday to help raise funds for “Camp Day.” Each year, Tim Hortons’ owners donate all of the proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation. The company raised $11.8 million last year to send […]
Heather Latter Zone 72 District Commander Ed Kennedy, left, accompanied Wayne Baker, newly-elected commander for District 7 Royal Canadian Legion, to place a wreath at the Fort Frances cenotaph during “Decoration Day” ceremonies there Saturday. The day is meant to recognize fallen soldiers from the area, as well as those […]
Duane Hicks Emily Jerry, five, was hanging out with her canine pals, “Allie,” left, and “Tucker,” just before Sunday’s annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. Jerry has been in the dog walk every year since she was born.
