Submitted Betty Newman got a hand planting a flower from her mom, Cat, during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s visit to Hammond’s Nursery here Tuesday. The youngsters were able to take part in a scavenger hunt, as well as pick out a flower to plant.
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Heather Latter Emma Dykstra, left, was awarded the Rose Bowl for vocal while Mackenzie Wright took the drama Rose Bowl and Raymond Polz the piano Rose Bowl during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts annual “Highlights” concert Sunday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. Top performers in all […]
Cameron Penney James Saunders, left, and Bill Laidlaw, both with the Ministry of Natural Resources, installed an antenna on the new weather station located at Fort High last Thursday. The antenna, which is precisely angled at a 31-degree elevation and 156-degree azimuth, sends information to the GOES satellite, situated above […]
Heather Latter A sheep at Mark Gerber’s farm got a spring haircut from Robert Groenheide of Thunder Bay, who visited Rainy River District on Friday to shear local sheep. Groenheide has about 80 sheep of his own and shears about 400 annually.
Joey Payeur Muskie Chase McGuire, left, showed he’s got a good head on his shoulders as he redirected the ball away from Garrett Smith of the Kenora Broncos during the second half of Fort High’s 4-0 win in NorWOSSA soccer action here last Wednesday.
Lindsay Campbell Grade 7 and 8 band students from Robert Moore and J.W. Walker rehearsed yesterday in preparation for playing a few songs prior to the Borderland Community Orchestra’s spring concert, which goes tonight at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore. Proceeds from the concert will go towards the music programs […]
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 […]
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.
