Duane Hicks Scott Krienke-Turvey, co-owner of Ink Spotz Apparel+ here and a candidate for town council, asked a question yesterday during the workshop “Understanding the Mining Industry and Procurement Process,” at the Copper River Inn. Seventy-five representatives from across the district attended to learn about regional mining activity, mining and […]
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Kiera Kowalski Maggie Davis of the “Best Buddies” program at Fort Frances High School readied her throwing arm, aided by Erika Sheppard, to toss a whip cream-filled pie at Muskie football player Tristen Badiuk during the annual Homecoming pep rally Friday morning.
Grace Cridland read out a trivia question during one of the Beatles’-themed activities at the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraising dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Duane Hicks Benjamin Briere, left, gave a high-five to Sparky, the fire safety mascot, during “Fall Fire Safety Day” at Canadian Tire on Saturday. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was on hand to promote fire safety—especially to get the message across that working smoke alarms save lives and […]
Joey Payeur Muskies Graham Anderson (60) and Matthew Nowak (15) put a wrap on any plans of the College Lorette Collegiate Scorpions to advance the ball further on this third-quarter play in the visitors’ 20-14 victory Friday afternoon during the annual Homecoming game.
Heather Latter Anne Kivimaki, left, Thea Denby, Hailey Joyce, Grace George, Kaydence Larson, and Ashlee Homer were some of the Sparks and Brownies who were busy selling Girl Guide chocolate mint cookies door-to-door around town yesterday evening.
Duane Hicks A crew from George Armstrong Co. Ltd. started to remove the support structures of the old government dock on Sand Bay yesterday. The pilings are being removed for the sake of boater safety. The dock, which already was in a state of ill-repair, broke apart due to high […]
Heather Latter A group headed out from the New Beginnings Fellowship here for the annual “Walk for Memories” on Saturday afternoon. The event raised $3,972 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, with the top team being led by Blayne Orr. Helen Cone, meanwhile, was the top individual fundraiser.
Duane Hicks Despite bitter temperatures and strong winds, participants of all ages came out to take part in the second-annual “Steps Against Stigma” 1K and 5K walk/run along the riverfront here Saturday. Sponsored by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association to kick off Mental Illness Awareness […]
Heather Latter Aynsley McKinnon, left, and Joanne Haney came together to support local health care during the Riverside Foundation of Health Care’s 16th-annual fundraising dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the event focused on the […]
Heather Latter J.W. Walker School students cooked up some bannock on a stick yesterday during the second day of the Seven Generations Education Institute’s annual “Fall Harvest” preparations workshop at the Nanicost grounds here. The event includes both Métis and aboriginal cultures and teaches traditional skills, such as preparing wild […]
Heather Latter Carroll McFayden, left, and Silvia Gunderson enjoyed an afternoon of coffee/tea, sandwiches, and dainties yesterday at Rainycrest Auxiliary’s annual fall tea there. The event also featured a penny table, bake sale, and prizes, as well as a $10,000 donation from the late Dino D’Agostini to Rainycrest’s Activation department.
