Submitted Two months after Wiarton Willie predicted six more weeks of winter, this groundhog at Charlotte and Jim Rose’s property on Sixth Street West popped his head above the snow and enjoyed several hours of the 11 C (52 F) sun on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, he obviously saw his shadow […]
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Kathleen Martin Jodi Holden pulled out the winning ticket at International Travel Services yesterday in the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for April as Robin Wright looked on. The winner of a trip to Costa Rica, valued at $4,100, was Buddy Loyie of Fort Frances. Next month’s […]
Duane Hicks Jean Richards of the Fine Line Art Gallery here showed a photo taken by Barb Adair, left, and a painting she did of it as a sneak preview of “Double Vision,” which is the latest exhibit there. An open house featuring the duo’s work will be held there […]
Duane Hicks Alyssa Holliday, who is getting married later this year, admired the photography of Emily Drouin. Emily Drouin Photography was just one of several local photography businesses promoting their services last Wednesday evening during Northwoods Gallery & Gifts’ 2014 Bridal Show.
Duane Hicks Samantha Manty is ready to raise funds for district health care as the new director of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. She started on the job Monday.
Heather Latter Jim Rogenrud of International Falls, Mn., a champion speed skinner, demonstrated how to flesh a beaver pelt Saturday during spring workshop hosted by the Rainy River District Trappers Council at Crossroads School in Devlin.
Joey Payeur English River Miners’ forward Ryker Moreau proved to be an effective screen as Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden tried to gauge the oncoming shot from Taylor Bargar during the third-period of the Lakers’ 4-1 win in Game 1 of their best-of-seven SIJHL semi-final here Friday night.
Duane Hicks The Community Living Fort Frances and District snow removal crew—including Steve McEvoy, left, Arlan Scott, Jake Fiesell, and Jerry Zub—was hard at work this morning clearing the sidewalk on the 300 block of Scott Street. The work-for-hire crew has been busy and are completely booked up for the […]
Joey Payeur Katelynn Jack of the Sturgeon Creek Sturgeons shadowed Kira Sulko of St. Patrick’s (Atikokan) during the Saints’ 30-8 victory at a Grade 8 girls’ basketball tournament Saturday at Robert Moore. St. Pat’s later beat St. Francis 17-11 to win the title.
Heather Latter Patrick Mills demonstrated how to skin a beaver pelt Saturday afternoon during the Rainy River District Trapper Council’s spring workshop and activity day at Crossroads School in Devlin. The event consisted of skinning demonstrations, youth games, a silent auction, and much more.
Duane Hicks Gulls, seen here at the Point, Canada geese, and ducks were back in Borderland in full force this past weekend. Local lore has it that there will be three snowfalls after the return of the gulls. Let’s hope the blizzard forecast for today and overnight scratches all three […]
Heather Latter Students at St. Michael’s School checked out the many penny table prizes that were up for grabs yesterday during a Lenten fundraiser for Development and Peace. Students brought in money to buy tickets for the 24 prizes that were donated by school staff. The winning tickets were drawn […]
