Joey Payeur Madison Godin of the St. Francis Sentinels, left, and Monica Young of the Atikokan Voyageurs ‘B’ team, right, wrestled for this loose ball while the Sentinels’ Lauren Penney observed the roundball battle during the first Rainy River District Athletic Association Grade 8 girls basketball tournament of the season […]
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Joey Payeur The reaction of the Lakers’ Wyatt Cota (22) told the tale of fallen teammate Carter Chorney’s second-period goal-scoring achievement which gave Fort Frances a 2-1 lead on the way to a 6-2 victory over the Thunder Bay North Stars in Game 1 of their best-of-seven SIJHL semifinal on […]
Heather Latter Arlene Georgeson checked out some handmade necklaces from Kris Krag’s “Once Upon A Spoon” booth at the handmade arts and crafts festival held at the old CN station on Saturday. Local artisans showcased everything from stained glass, bottle art, and woodworking to baking, photography, and painting.
Cameron Penney Joey Onichuk, left, and Ben Whitburn started a fire using kindling and cotton as part of the “Outdoor Activities” class at Fort High. The class has participated in a variety of activities, such as Nordic cross-country skiing and archery. Students also have had lessons on winter survival and […]
Heather Latter Tatum Glowasky, left, Darnell Kempf, and Joe Hardy, from Debbie Jean’s Grade 5/6 class at St. Francis School, displayed some of the tasty goodies available during their bake sale yesterday. The students raised $410, which will be sent to a Third World country to create clean water. In […]
Heather Latter Samantha Manty, director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, demonstrated some easy fundraising ideas for teams during the “Relay Reunion” last night at From the Grind Up here. The event was an official kick-off for this year’s “Relay,” which is set for June 27 from noon until […]
Submitted Several tweens and teens dropped by the Fort Frances Public Library last Friday to take part in an art project in conjunction with March Break activities there. They used sheets of music and watercolours to create spectacular works of art.
Duane Hicks C.J. Contracting began building a new dock behind La Place Rendez-Vous earlier this week. The old one had been damaged in last year’s flooding. The main dock at the Vous—the one closest to the dining area and lounge—was replaced back in the fall.
Heather Latter Madame Meghan Spooner read the story, “La grenouille avec une grande bouche,” to youngsters at the inaugural French Storytime at the Fort Frances Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. The half-hour session is running on Tuesdays for three more weeks, beginning at 4 p.m. Anyone is welcome to take […]
Heather Latter Randi-Rae Lee accepted a sample from Shelly Wepruk of “Sweety Cakes” yesterday evening during the 2015 Bridal Show presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts. A total of 37 brides-to-be and their guests showed up to meet with local businesses that provide wedding services, as well as enter various […]
Heather Latter Coun. June Caul presented Diane Maxey with a cupcake in celebration of the “Go Local” program’s second “birthday” while shopping on Scott Street yesterday. Also pictured are RRFDC/“Go Local” interns Maria Cristina Ciotti, back left, and Jamie Petrin, who were carting around and distributing cupcakes to local shoppers.
Heather Latter The Bargain Shop employees Nancy Hanna, left, and Mary Fehr were busy plastering the store window with paper eggs yesterday to display the support of Easter Seals Ontario’s “paper eggs” campaign. This initiative is part of Easter Seals’ annual March is Easter Seals Month fundraising and awareness campaign, […]
