Staff The exhibit chronicling the past 100 years of logging and paper-making in the Fort Frances area is nearing its end at the Fort Frances Museum. If you haven;t seen it yet, the exhibit will be on display until Wednesday, Aug. 27. The next exhibit will focus on the 100th […]
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Heather Latter Kassidy LeDrew, centre, was crowned the 2014 Emo Fair queen Thursday evening upstairs at the Emo Arena, in conjunction with the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fair which ran this weekend. Elizabeth Allan, left, captured the title of First Princess while Joleigh Hayes was named Second Princess.
Heather Latter Teagan Thoms, left, Jaana Fournier, and Quinn Miller waved goodbye as they set out on a bus ride yesterday morning as part of the “First Rider” program here. Organized by the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium, the program is designed to familiarize young children and their parents […]
Haley Anderson Morgan Haw led her grand champion market steer around the ring during the annual 4-H steer auction held Saturday afternoon. With last year’s grand champion market steer cashing in at $3.80/pound, she was thrilled when her 1,220-pound steer fetched a $4.65/pound bid at the annual steer auction.
Heather Latter Louise Bliss of Emo was among those who gave blood yesterday during the first day of Canadian Blood Services’ donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. A total of 128 community members turned out, with 107 units of blood collected—more than their day-one goal of 96 units. The […]
Heather Latter Nickolas Wood proudly showed off his certificate naming him a “first rate rider” after he participated in the “First Rider” program this morning. Organized by the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium, the program is designed to familiarize young children and their parents with school buses and school […]
Joey Payeur Jillian Gustafson was still going strong in the final strides of the second-annual Splash and Dash aquathlon held at Point Park yesterday. Gustafson finished third in the women’s division, with Hailey Beaudry tops among females in a time of 36:59. Dwayne Olson of Winnipeg was the men’s and […]
Haley Anderson Keisha DeBungie, 11, left, Kianna Adams, nine, and Star Martin, 12, enjoyed the bright lights, treats, and fast rides on Saturday at the Emo Fair, but the trio’s favourite fair pastime was playing games offered on the midway. It looks like luck was on their side.
Haley Anderson Elvis Presley tribute artist Daylin James wowed the crowd with his familiar voice and uncanny moves during Friday night’s fundraiser concert at the Townshend Theatre. The riveting “Comeback King Show” drew a sizable crowd to raise funds for Community Living Fort Frances and District.
Haley Anderson R.J. McDonald led his 1,300-pound steer around the ring Saturday afternoon during the annual 4-H auction. The event was held in conjunction with the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s fall fair in Emo.
Heather Latter Kassidy LeDrew, centre, was crowned the 2014 Emo Fair queen yesterday evening upstairs at the Emo Arena. Elizabeth Allan, left, captured the title of First Princess while Joleigh Hayes was named Second Princess. Prior to the crowning, Benjamin Latter earned the title of this year’s Mini-King, with Reece […]
