Duane Hicks Sinkholes like this one, spotted yesterday on the south side of the 700 block of Third Street West, are occurring all over town—an aftermath of the harsh winter here.
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Heather Latter Kristi Albright, left, and Nancy Daley-Fulton, both with the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, offered pink carnations and cookies to Kitty Meadwell at Rainycrest yesterday. The pair made their way throughout the facility, as well to many local businesses, to share the message of […]
Joey Payeur Joleigh Hayes, left, and Brianna Eldridge wore smiles as bright as their costumes during their spin around the ice as part of the intermediate and high seniors’ “Cirque du Soleil” number at the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show—this year entitled “Canada Eh!”—over the weekend at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks Chief Sarah Mainville, left, received a medicine bundle from elder Priscilla Simard on Saturday during a welcoming ceremony at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Community members gathered to welcome Chief Mainville and the newly-elected band council, including Ron Archie, Bill Perrault, Ed Yerxa, Dave Bruyere, Lucille “Bugsy” Morrisseau, and […]
Heather Latter MyKenzie Borger (Maid Marion), Taylor Croswell (Robin Hood), and Mackenzie Jolicouer (Friar Tuck) of Sturgeon Creek School presented a scene from “Robin Hood.” The 45-minute play ran there last Thursday and Friday evening.
Joey Payeur Former Muskie girls’ hockey team members Shilo Beck, left, Katie Sinclair, Shelby Tymkin, and Hailey Clendenning became the newest additions to the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s hockey squad Monday when they officially signed their letters of intent.
Heather Latter Greg Tarlin of “Spin Cycle” tried to spin 12 plates on the Townshend Theatre stage last night during the duo’s performance as the final show of the season in the Kids and Company’s entertainment series. The lineup for next season will be available soon.
Heather Latter Phoebe-Ann Firth, a student at Confederation College here, added a “hand” to the anti-bullying display there this morning. The tree, featuring pink “hands” with kind acts written on them, was initiated by students in conjunction with the “Day of Pink”—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia […]
Heather Latter Fourth-grader Hallee Nugent showed off her project, which tested baking pans, on Saturday during the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair held at J.W. Walker School. Nugent earned third place in the Experiment/Study Category of the Junior Division.
Joey Payeur The Border Skating Club’s junior skaters paid tribute to Canadian Mounties during its annual ice show Saturday night and again yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. This year’s show—entitled “Canada Eh!”—touched on various characteristics of Canadian culture.
Heather Latter Members of the WECC Brass Band from Bermuda performed several traditional Christian songs this morning during a concert at Rainycrest, which was the kick-off for the local Salvation Army’s three-day 100th anniversary celebration. The band also marched down Scott Street and performed at the high school today. A […]
Joey Payeur Raymond Roy yelled to his sweepers during the first end of the men’s grand aggregate final last night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Roy, who earlier claimed the men’s ‘A’-event club championship, edged Greg Gustafson 6-5 to earn the grand aggregate crown. Kathie Jackson, meanwhile, beat Christine […]
