Dave Ogilvie The eager youngsters at the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo on Friday everning were not disappointed as Santa’s float, above, turned the corner onto Front Street. Both sides of the street were crowded with cars and onlookers as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their little dog greeted the children […]
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Joey Payeur Junior Muskie Jacob Empey drove the hoop with nobody to stop him during a 38-32 loss to the St. John’s-Ravenscourt Eagles (Winnipeg) in the bronze-medal game of the black-and-gold’s home tournament Saturday at Fort High.
Heather Latter Children from the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start program dropped by Rainycrest yesterday morning to share some Christmas songs with the residents. Various groups are expected to visit there during the feative season to spread holiday cheer.
Heather Latter Members of the Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, performed “Bethlehem Morning” for a nearly full house yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church here. The Choraliers also will bring their gift of song to International Falls this Sunday (Dec. 15) when they perform at 3 […]
Heather Latter Sheila McMahon, executive director of the United Native Friends Centre, foreground, and Brandis Oliver, also of the UNFC, attended a candlelight vigil at Knox United Church on Friday evening to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The ceremony—which also coincided with the […]
Heather Latter Blaire Cross, left, and her sister, Piper, checked out the ornaments on a Christmas tree that was part of the silent auction at Knox United Church’s community dinner Saturday evening. It was a kick-off event for the church’s fundraising campaign to make the building handi-cap accessibile. With more […]
Duane Hicks Margitta McLeod arranged the display of gift certificates yesterday at the library, which is promoting giving non-resident households library memberships as a gift this Christmas.
Staff Glasswork made by Margaret Sedgwick is the newest craftwork on display at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Examples of her work will be showcased through December.
Heather Latter Bill Leonard, executive director of Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, and Laurie Rose, executive director of Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, shook hands this morning at La Place Rendez-Vous while their respective board chairs Bob McGreevy, left, and Garry Windigo looked on. The two agencies later signed an […]
Duane Hicks Mary Fehr checked out one of the “angel” tags on Kenora & Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services’ “Adopt-an-Angel” tree at The Bargain Shop here. For an 11th year, district residents are asked to purchase gifts for local children who may not receive many presents this holiday […]
Joey Payeur It wasn’t the shot that launched a thousand ships—more like several dozen stuffed toys. This first-period marker by Hailey Clendenning against Falls Broncos’ goalie Keanna Carlson on Tuesday night allowed fans to throw their furry companions onto the ice as part of the team’s annual “Teddy Bear Toss” […]
Duane Hicks Rainycrest residents were treated to a sneak preview of this year’s Christmas cantata on Sunday. The cantata, once again being directed by Diane Maxey, will be held this Sunday (Dec. 8) at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken […]
