Joey Payeur Gina Wyder of the Fort Frances Herricanes, left, went all out to reach home plate safely ahead of the throw home in the first inning of last night’s 40-2 Herricanes win over the Sabaskong Cougars during the first round of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball playoffs at […]
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Staff George Hamilton, a member of the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance and recognized professional of Scot Dance Canada, showed a group of primary dancers (ages five-12) the steps of the “Sword Dance” yesterday during a weekend workshop hosted by the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums.
Heather Latter Jenny Roth, left, Nicole Gage, and Jaymee Fiset led a group of about 55 participants from Pharmasave and down Scott Street on Saturday afternoon. The “Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk” aimed to bring awareness to depression and suicide.
Sarah Pruys Donna Wasykowski wrote down her pick for the “People’s Choice Award” at the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s annual “Flower Show.” The show, which took place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday, had 17 entries vying for the top award, as well as […]
Joey Payeur Alex McDonald put the finishing touch on his round of 72 yesterday to win the 37th annual Kitchen Creek Classic. The 21-year-old, formerly of Fort Frances and now living in Winnipeg, shot a two-day score of even-par 144 to win by seven shots over Greg Tighe. It was […]
Joey Payeur Rory Bagacki of Pharmasave, left, tried to race past Connor Bujold of La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 during the men’s division 4 vs. 5 playoff game iyesterday evening at the Struchan Gilson Pitches. The Voyageurs scored late in the second half to earn a 1-0 win and advance […]
Sarah Pruys Country singer Del Barber crooned stories of life on the Prairies and on the road yesterday evening at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. The softly-lit barn was filled with people who came out for the two-and-a-half hour concert, which included opening acts by local performers Mike McCaig, this […]
Heather Latter Emo resident Larry Lamb, left, checked out the site plan for Rainy River Resources’ gold mine project in Chapple Township along with Lincoln Dunn, the company’s First Nations’ engagement specialist, during an open house yesterday evening at Confederation College here. The draft Environmental Assessment was available for people […]
Sarah Pruys Long-time Dairy Queen employee Nissa Blase mixed up an Oreo Blizzard this morning to kick off Miracle Treat Day while Chantal Caul watched. The annual fundraiser runs until 10:30 p.m., with all proceeds from Blizzard sales going to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Sarah Pruys Four-year-old Thea Denby, left, and Addison Chown took colouring their tiaras very seriously at the “Royal Tea Party” hosted by the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday morning. Fifteen children attended the event, which also saw them parade around the library following tea, cookies, and Storytime.
Sarah Pruys Hailey Wirtz (left), Ashley Croswell, Kaitlyn Cottam, and Madison Allan posed with a cake honouring them as this year’s Emo Fair queen contestants. The hopefuls met at the Emo Sportsfield yesterday evening for a “meet-and-greet” barbecue, followed by individual interviews with the four judges. A fashion show is […]
Sarah Pruys Hayden Allam poured juice at her “store” while her cousin, Connor Sovereign, collected money and passed out straws to Alayla Paypompee, Kassidy McDonald, and Ariana Indian on Second Street East late Thursday afternoon. “Hayden’s Store” also stocks sock animals they plan to sell at a later date.
