Duane Hicks Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, centre, was brought before “Judge” Steve Latimer by Diana Lynn Larocque and bailiff Cst. Rene Pitrement of the Treaty #3 Police Service on Saturday during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser at Canadian Tire. Mayor Avis ended up being the […]
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Submitted Area artist Cherie Serrano (nee Taylor) is holding an art show today (May 9) from 5-9 p.m. at her gallery located at 825 Third Ave. in International Falls (across from NAPA Auto Parts). Her art has hung in various places around the Falls since she moved back to the […]
Submitted Thatcher Haggberg of the “807 Freeriderz” snowmobile group appeared to be living in the clouds on this jump this past winter. The jump, along with many others, will be showcased on the Freeriderz’ DVD, “Flatneckz Vol. 2,” which will be for sale during a fundraiser benefit for Fort Frances […]
Heather Latter Students and staff of St. Michael’s, St. Francis, and Our Lady of the Way schools made their way from the Sorting Gap Marina to St. Mary’s Church yesterday morning in a “Walk with Jesus” as part of Catholic Education Week. The Mass that followed at 11 a.m., also […]
Heather Latter Grade 5 students Eric Grennier, left, and Nick Gray enjoyed a pancake breakfast at Robert Moore School this morning in celebration of Education Week. Schools across the district have been hosting activities all week long, including family math events, talent shows, speech contests, spirit days, and art extravaganzas.
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Proudly wearing their “Welcome to Fabulous Straw Lake” T-shirts, Madison Morrison, left, and Taylor Steinke were among the more than 200 people who packed La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday evening for a two-episode sneak preview of new locally-shot series, “Fool’s Gold.” Audience response was overwhelmingly positive for the show, which premiers […]
Heather Latter Taylor Shouldice, left, was awarded the Drama Rose Bowl while Anna Schwartz took home the Piano Rose Bowl (and accompanying Dallman Award) during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual “Highlights” concert Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre.
Jason Parks Donovan Cousineau (8) could only console team captain Cody Wickstrom (19) as Miles Nolan (right) showed the dejection on his face after the Lakers were eliminated from the Dudley Hewitt Cup with a 6-0 semi-final loss to the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots on Friday night in Wellington.
Haley Anderson Summer Mainville, seven, took the stage during a Grade 2 spelling bee at St. Michael’s School earlier today. The correct spelling of “because” won her first prize, with Calleigh Calder and Bennett MacDonald finishing second and third, respectively.
Haley Anderson Boston Pizza hosted a Mother’s Day fashion show yesterday that featured clothing from local businesses. Jessica Taggart and Derek Kaemingh were among the 20-plus volunteers who made their way through the restaurant’s aisles while onlookers enjoyed a three-course meal.
Haley Anderson Aubrey Eldridge, seven, was one of the 150 students from Robert Moore School who participated in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser yesterday. The students raised $3,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation by promoting healthy lifestyles and collecting pledges from the community.
Heather Latter Jaxon Strachan performed the poem “Face Off” during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual “Highlights” concert yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre here. Numerous awards were handed out to the talented performers, including the Joan Miller Award for Best Stage Presence, Poetry or Prose […]
