Heather Latter Gabrielle DeGagne, right, handed over a treat to five-year-old Madelyn Dent as she participated in Walmart’s 10th-annual “Hallowe’en Scavenger Hunt” yesterday evening. More than 300 costume-clad youngsters ventured around the store collecting treats and safety tips in each department.
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Heather Latter Dick Bird, a residential school survivor, spoke to Shelley Fairbrother and Casey Slack during the “Human Library” event Monday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The couple “checked out” Bird to listen to his experience of spending eight years in the Ste. Marguerite’s Indian Residential […]
Duane Hicks Nick Wihnan was beaming after being named “Senior of the Year” at the Sister Kennedy Centre last Wednesday evening, as Mayor Roy Avis looked on.
Heather Latter Amber Konikow, a national boxing champion, spoke to youth from across Northwestern Ontario on Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous during Motivate Canada’s ACTIVATE Northwest Regional Youth Leadership Forum hosted in partnership with Naicatchewenin First Nation and Grand Council Treaty #3. The two-day workshop included sesssions on physical literacy, […]
Kiera Kowalski Muskie running back Kenton Bowles ran smack into the teeth of a tenacious West Kildonan Wolverines’ defence all day as he was limited to 10 yards on six carries in the visitors’ 46-16 victory here Friday afternoon that dashed Fort High’s hopes for a second-straight playoff appearance.
Heather Latter Former NHL’er Mike Allison spoke to seven-year-old Ashtyn Thomson yesterday during the “Human Library” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Thomson “checked out” Allison, the human “book,” before heading over to the arena for his practice with the Times Tigers. Other human “books” included local […]
Joey Payeur Aquanaut Jillian Cousineau was on fire in the water here Friday as she easily won her heat in the 200m mixed I.M. race during the Boston Pizza Fall Frolic Invitational meet at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. The Aquanauts’ home meet, which kicked off Northwestern Ontario’s short-course swimming […]
Heather Latter Twyla Howarth passed a plate of sandwiches to Carolynne Leimenstoll on Saturday afternoon during the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s fall tea at the New Beginnings Fellowship. There also was tea/coffee and dainties, as well as a bake table, penny table, and cookie walk. Auxiliary president Susan Robertson also […]
Duane Hicks Ring-billed gulls have been flocking at the Sorting Gap Marina and other spots this week, gathering in numbers not seen since they first returned in late March. The birds have been drawing onlookers—some of whom speculate the gulls are getting ready to head south for the winter.
Duane Hicks Recent warm weather and sunshine has meant it’s the perfect time to admire the beauty of autumn along the La Verendrye Parkway, as seen here, and other local spots. In fact, residents can expect more mild weather right through to the end of the month.
Submitted Fort High students donned various shades of sunshine yellow on Tuesday in honour of fellow student and friend, Jessica Johnson, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday north of Emo. Yellow represents joy, happiness, and energy—all of which the teen will be remembered for.
Duane Hicks Nick Wihnan, left, was presented with the “Senior of the Year 2014” award by Mayor Roy Avis yesterday evening during the Sister Kennedy Centre’s annual appreciation dinner. Wihnan was honoured for his long-time commitment to the centre and helping local seniors. Mildred Bedard was presented with a retirement […]
