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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks Chamber volunteer Krista Kellar got into the Bavarian spirit by dressing as a “fraulein” beer maiden during Friday’s festvities at the local Legion.
Duane Hicks Justin Scott of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (Mining Services), spoke about mining and supply management risks and opportunities last Wednesday during the workshop, “Understanding the Mining Industry and Procurement Process,” at the Copper River Inn here. Seventy-five representatives from across the district attended to learn […]
Heather Latter Deonna Mainville, eight, and event organizer Allan Yerxa gathered with the other walking dead outside St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday afternoon for the third-annual Fort Frances “Zombie Walk.” The event featured a walk around town, with the group of about 30 stopping near Central Avenue to have […]
Duane Hicks Wendy Brunetta, left, Nettie Kaufman, and Nathalie von Niebelschutz clinked their beer glasses together Friday evening during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever “Oktoberfest” at the local Legion. About 50 people attended the event.
Ken Johnston Student trustee Jeff Marchuk read his oath of office last Tuesday evening during the Rainy River District School Board’s meeting in Rainy River.
Joey Payeur Muskie running back Kenton Bowles looked to turn the corner against Elmwood defenders John McLellan (90) and Isaiah Beardy during the first quarter of last Thursday’s 33-14 loss to the visiting Giants.
