Heather Latter Gianna Gushulak was thrilled to visit with Santa Claus at the Fort Frances Nursery School yesterday. All the children received books from the jolly old elf.
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Heather Latter Students in the junior grades at J.W. Walker School rehearsed the musical, “A Storybook Christmas,” there this morning, which was preceded by the Grade 7-8 band playing a variety of holiday songs. The annual Christmas concert goes tonight at 6:30 p.m. The Early Years and primary classes performed […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Youth Choir performed for family and friends alike during their Christmas concert at Zion Lutheran Church here last Wednesday evening. The choir, directed by Christina Campagna, will be resuming Jan. 7 and new members are welcome. For more info, call Campagna at 270-7865.
Staff Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis was filmed by a production crew Saturday at Tim Hortons here, which was decorated for winter with a cozy woolen inspiration. The temporary decor also included a giant scarf and a large toque on the exterior of the building. More details about the filming […]
Heather Latter Paramedic Chad Buist helped pack the OPP van full of food donations at Safeway on Saturday during the fifth-annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event here. Officers and volunteers also were located outside of Walmart, The Place, Cloverleaf (Emo), and Beaver Mills Market (Rainy River). Together, the community stuffed 25 cruisers in […]
Heather Latter The Emo Centennial Choir presented “Glory on a Christmas Morn!” at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo on Friday evening, featuring a collection of nine Christmas songs, as well as performances by the trio, “Grace Tree,” and a solo by Brianna Eldridge. The concert also incorporated Scripture readings […]
Joey Payeur Senior Muskie Aaron Kavanaugh established his own flight pattern on this picturesque lay-up during Fort High’s 52-36 win over the Kenora Broncos in their NorWOSSA season-opener here Thursday.
Heather Latter Ben Wielinga, left, Ziigwan Smith, and Matthew Strain portrayed the three wise men taking their gifts to baby Jesus during St. Michael’s School presentation of “Baa . . . Baa . . . Bethlehem” yesterday. The Grades 1-3 students rehearsed the performance yesterday afternoon and then showcased it […]
Staff Those passing by Tim Hortons here Saturday may have noticed it cloaked in a unique festive attire. While only temporary, many enjoyed seeing the building wrapped in a giant scarf and sporting a large toque, as well as the yarn-inspired interior decorations. Hints of the transformation were evident around […]
Heather Latter Lindsey Noble, left, and her twin sister, Taylor, handed over a bag of non-perishable food items to OPP Cst. Guy Beaudry at Walmart on Saturday during the fifth-annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event here. Officers and volunteers also were located outside of Safeway, The Place, Cloverleaf (Emo), and Beaver Mills Market […]
Heather Latter Four-year-old Teagan Thoms visited with Santa at The Christmas Store here Saturday and had her photo taken by MA Photography, which was busy capturing the magical moments of youngsters with the jolly old elf.
Joey Payeur Mathey Booker of the Nipigon Elks, right, lowered the boom on Hunter Adams of the Emo Express with this monstrous hit during the third period of the Elks’ 4-2 win in the bronze-medal game of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s Midget ‘A’ tournament yesterday at the Ice […]
