Heather Latter Mackenzie Jolicouer portrayed “Shrek” as Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick presented “Shrek The Musical” there last night. A junior version of the Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, Grade 3-8 students told the tale of the green ogre from the swamp—a stage version of the 2001 animated movie. “Shrek […]
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Joey Payeur Former Fort Frances resident Megan Soderholm was one of the 190 supporters on hand for the 32nd-annual Ducks Unlimited Canada banquet and auction at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium Friday night. Fundraising totals were not available at press time, with such activities as a live auction, a silent […]
Staff A stretch of King’s Highway was closed for about 10 hours on Saturday in the aftermath of a fatal collision at the intersection of Holmes Avenue. OPP determined an eastbound vehicle turned into the path of a westbound one.
Heather Latter Carmen Hebert, above left, performed “Popular” from the musical “Wicked,” earning the Vocal Teachers’ Award for the most promising vocalist, 11 or 12 years, during the 75th-anniversary “Highlights” concert of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts yesterday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. The most prestigious […]
Cameron Penney Rob Dokuchie of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service served some hotdogs as part of “Community Barbecue Day” yesterday. The event, which was held to promote “Safety Awareness Week,” endured some dreary skies but that didn’t prevent residents from coming out to enjoy a free lunch.
Heather Latter Rilee and Noah Armstrong enjoyed a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and fruit yesterday at Robert Moore School as part of Education Week activities there.
Lindsay Campbell Local artist Emily Hyatt showed Evelyn Barker, right, some stained glass artwork yesterday during the Fine Line Art Gallery’s 20th-anniversary open house, which ran from 3-8 p.m.
Joey Payeur Muskie Joey Angus, left, wasn’t backing down against Trey Palermo of the Dryden in this ball battle during Fort High’s 2-0 win in their NorWOSSA regular-season opener here yesterday.
Lindsay Campbell Kindergarten students from J.W. Walker participated in the school’s Spring Arts “Toonie Concert” with a preformance of “Old MacDonald had a Band.” The concert included performances put on by each class, the school’s “circus club,” as well as students who competed in the recent Rainy River District Festival […]
Lindsay Campbell Grade 8 students from J.W. Walker School posed with FFHS Grade 12 student Nicole LePine and a “therapeutic pet” used for visits to Rainycrest during Co-op Display Day yesterday. LePine, along with other Grade 11 and 12 students, shared their experiences in the workforce this semester in conjunction […]
Joey Payeur Lucy Ling displayed the impressive artwork of Sonya Whitecrow while enjoying Tuesday’s activities at Boston Pizza hosted by the Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services as part of Children’s Mental Health Week in Ontario. Besides face-painting, kids attending the third-annual event were given gift bags and also received […]
Cameron Penney The “Teen Angel” (played by Cameron Cawston) sang “Beauty School Dropout” to a discouraged “Frenchy” (Maria Gilbert) during Fort High’s opening night performance of “Grease” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The show continues tonight through Saturday, with tickets available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts and at the […]
