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 […]
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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.
Duane Hicks Ben Guild, four, showed he could ride his bike in a straight line Friday during a bike rodeo at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre. It was conducted by OPP summer students Jessica Coran and Sierra Cousineau, aided by Kiwanis Builders Club members Evelyn Stanger and Katelyn Bruyere.
Duane Hicks Local centenarian Fran Shelfantook held a book-signing for her new latest work, “Emma’s Story,” on Thursday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. She met with a number of fans, who also enjoyed tea and scones. Shelfantook already is working on the third book in her trilogy, which chronicles […]
Lucas Punkari Marcel Pagee fired a pitch last Tuesday evening as the Sight & Sound Wolves battled the Dawson Tigers in a Rainy River District Fastball League playoff game at VanJura here.
Duane Hicks Tanya Hughes, left, Everett Freeman, Bobbie Loyie, and Calvin Morrisseau of the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services organized boxes upon boxes of children’s books on Friday, getting them ready to be distributed to the 10 area First Nations as well as made available for pick-up for any […]
Duane Hicks OPP summer student Jessica Coran instructed youngsters to ride their bikes in a straight line during a bike rodeo this morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Coran and fellow OPP summer student Sierra Cousineau, aided by Kiwanis Builders Club members Evelyn Stanger and Katelyn Bruyere, […]
