Haley Anderson Samantha Halliday, nine, browsed through the “used bag boutique” before receiving an award for sporting the “cutest hat.” She was among the 170 people who turned out for the “Old Bags” luncheon hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care yesterday at the Robert Moore School gym.
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Joey Payeur Nicole Robinson of Devlin bid on one of several outstanding pieces of artwork available in the silent auction at the 31st-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet Friday night at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event drew a record sold-out crowd of 240 people, with money raised through the silent and […]
Haley Anderson Jesse Fuhrer, 15, and his dad, Peter, spent Saturday morning checking out the firearms at the annual Gun and Hobby Show at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The show featured more than 30 vendors and collectors—each showcasing a different aspect of the hobby.
Heather Latter Gloria Bergner, left, and Vivian Callaghan worked together to help clean up the Fort Frances Community Garden during a work bee there yesterday. Plots are still available, with a registration session slated for Wednesday (May 7) from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Métis Hall.
Duane Hicks Jean Richards and the rest of the artists at the Fine Line Art Gallery are urging art-lovers to drop by to check its spring art show, “The Alphabet,” which started there yesterday with an open house. The exhibit runs through the end of the month.
Duane Hicks Members of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care special events committee showed off some of the silent auction items donated for the “Old Bags Lunch” fundraiser luncheon, which will be held this Sunday (May 4) starting at noon at the Robert Moore School gym. Pictured are Samantha Manty, […]
Haley Anderson Hailey Wirtz, 17, was excited to demonstrate the tricks of the trade on friend Talyssa Kellar, 15, yesterday after spending this semester working at Shear Serenity here. Fort High’s co-op program hosted 35 displays, which highlighted work done by students at their placements throughout the community.
Heather Latter Andrew Eldridge (Captain von Trapp) performed “The Sound of Music” while Alyssa VanDrunen (Elsa Schraeder) and cast members playing the von Trapp children looked on during opening night of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. Presented by Fort Frances High School, the beloved musical continues tonight through Saturday at […]
Duane Hicks Premier Kathleen Wynne spoke to more than 200 delegates about the May 1 provincial budget during the annual general meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association last Thursday night at the Memorial Sports Centre here.
Joey Payeur Taylor Shouldice (Maria), left, along with Maggie Gauthier (Liesl) and Shawn Brady (Rolf), rehearsed a scene from “The Sound of Music” last week in preparation for the upcoming musical set to open tonight. Presented by Fort Frances High School, catch Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic tale at the Townshend […]
Gunnar Krawchuk took a liking to “Teaspoon,” a miniature horse from Angela Halvorsen’s “Dreamweaver Ranch,” who was visiting Spring Fever Days in Emo on Saturday. Set up between Tompkins Hardware and the CIBC, people of all ages visited with both “Teaspoon” and “Hollywood.”
Joey Payeur Patrick Sofer wasn’t shy about showing his affection for the Bill Salonen Cup after the Fort Frances Lakers edged the Minnesota Iron Rangers 3-2 in Game 7 of the SIJHL final here last Wednesday.
