Heather Latter 2013 Emo Fair Queen Ashley Croswell, flanked by First Princess Madison Allan, right, and Second Princess Hailey Wirtz, were all smiles after being crowned last night at the Emo Arena.
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Heather Latter Six-year-old Jonathan Gray of Fort Frances, who was dressed in a snazzy green suit made by his grandmother, was asked questions by the 2012 Emo Fair Queen Destiny Woolsey last night during the Mini-King and Queen competition at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Gray went […]
Sarah Pruys Many children came out for the Abinoojii Okogediwin Pow Wow, hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services yesterday afternoon. Held at the Nanicost Pow-Wow Grounds, Grand Entry began at 1 p.m. with a meal wrapping up the enjoyable day at 5:30 p.m.
Joey Payeur International Travel Services goalkeeper Ben Whitburn went all out to try and keep his team alive in the penalty kick shootout which decided last night’s Borderland Soccer League men’s division gold-medal game at the Struchan Gilson pitches. But this shot by Mike Ohman eluded Whitburn and clinched a […]
Sarah Pruys Cole Hammer got ready to serve the birdy during a badminton game yesterday afternoon at Pither’s Point Park. Community Living held a barbecue and game day to celebrate the end of their ‘Get Moving Challenege’ that they held over the summer for staff and service-users.
Sarah Pruys Erin Gustafson, left, and Anne Jean sung “Say (What You Need to Say)” by John Mayer last night at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre’s “End of Summer Open Mic”. Approximately 60 people attended the event; watching many youths perform, drinking Smashing Tea, and entering contests […]
Heather Latter Eleanor Barron organized piles of clothes this morning during a back to school/winter clothing giveaway at Bethel Baptist Church here. The giveaway ran until 2 p.m. with any leftover items being offered to several other organizations. Church members are thankful for all those who donated clothing to the […]
Joey Payeur Kim Cousineau of Al’s Racquet Stringing, left, has to contend with Heather Wright of Taggs Source for Sports during last night’s bronze-medal game for the women’s division of the Borderland Soccer League. Taggs came out on top in the contest 4-2.
Sarah Pruys Vai Lockman, four, flew off the bus to greet his Mom following the annual “First Rider” program at Rainy River District School Board office Tuesday morning. Aimed at children beginning school this fall, the youngsters watched a short video on bus safety before taking a practice ride to […]
Sarah Pruys Everett Aucoin, left, and his brother, Jarrett, watched as construction crews dug up more of Second Street at Victoria Avenue yesterday. Due to a collapsed sewer pipe, the unscheduled work was started and will hopefully be fixed shortly. However, the pipe is broken in at least one other […]
Sarah Pruys Ashley Croswell, left, grinned alongside Hailey Wirtz, Kaitlyn Cottam, and Madison Allan before the Emo Fair Queen “meet-and-greet” barbecue last Wednesday evening at the Emo Sportsfield. The hopefuls will find out who will become the 2013 Emo Fair Queen tomorrow (Aug. 15) upstairs at the Emo Arena following […]
Heather Latter Madison Allan modeled this stunning orange formal gown last night during a fashion show at the Emo Legion where the four Emo Fair Queen contestants showed off their casual, career, and formal looks, and were judged on their skills. This Thursday one of the lucky girls will be […]






