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 […]
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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.
Heather Latter Local centenarian Frances Shelfantook signed a copy of her latest book, entitled “Anna and Her Children,” yesterday during Rainycrest Auxiliary’s annual fall tea. A book launch event also is being held there today from 2-4 p.m. Copies of the novel will be available at Betty’s, the Fort Frances […]
Joey Payeur Alexis Buttner of Rockcut Accounting and Bookkeping in Crozier made the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s trip-of-the-month draw for October yesterday morning at International Travel Services here as Kiwanian Robin Wright helped out. Mel and James White of Winnipeg won a trip to Nassau, Bahamas (valued at $4,200).
Duane Hicks Carole Wilde and FFPC president and CEO Joerg Ruppenstein got a detailed look at her electricity bill after getting her signed up for electronic billing yesterday at the FFPC office here. The public can go to ffpc.fort-frances.com and switch to e-billing.
Heather Latter Despite being held a bit later than usual, Payton Bragg and Alex McKelvie were crowned the Fort Frances mini-queen and king on Saturday in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The outgoing royals were Isabelle Meeks and Aiden Jean.
Submitted Hunter Neilson, far right, posed with the principal of the school and several students he met while in India.
Joey Payeur Thunder Bay North Stars’ goalie Nathaniel Dupuis got a red-light sunburn on the back of his neck after Laker Matt Vela launched this rocket to the top shelf during a power play to tie their SIJHL contest at 4-4 early in the third period here Saturday night. Fort […]
