Duane Hicks Mei Zhu got a good look at the detail in Connie Cuthbertson’s painting at the Fine Line Art Gallery last Thursday evening. Cuthbertson was one of the local artists who submitted work for the “Beauty of Brown” spring art exhibit there. Featuring photos, paintings, wood carvings, and more, […]
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Lucas Punkari Muskie Cam Gobiel jostled with Kenora’s Hudson Boucha in a battle for the ball last Wednesday during the black-and-gold’s 2-1 win over the visiting Broncos.
Heather Latter Jordan Bruyere measured the distance his mousetrap car travelled down the hallway at Fort Frances High School yesterday as students in Ilka Milne’s Grade 9 tech class tested out their creations. The vehicles—powered by only a mousetrap—are made from a variety of recycled materials and each student’s model […]
Duane Hicks Artist Wayne Barron, left, and historian Merv Arhens admired a new banner they both worked on which depicts Hudson Bay Company’s York boats in various stages of the trip from Fort Frances to York Factory. The banner is on loan to the Fort Frances Museum, tying into the […]
Heather Latter Despite the flakes of snow coming down, Paul Sveinson was busy grilling up hamburgers and hotdogs Saturday at the M&M Meats Charity BBQ in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The chain-wide fundraiser hoped to raise $1.3 million for the cause.
Heather Latter Josh Jean, of Shoppers Home Health Care, and Andy C of 93.1 The Border, were “locked up” on Saturday as they participated in the “Jail or Bail” fundraiser hosted by the local Voyageur Lions Club. With a total of 21 “convicts,” they were able to raise close to […]
Heather Latter Larissa Desrosiers, left, playing “Marmee”, Maggie Gauthier (“Jo”), Anne Jean (“Beth”), Taylor Shouldice (“Meg”), and Alyssa Van Drunen (“Amy”) rehearsed a scene from “Little Women” at the Townshend Theatre yesterday afternoon. Presented by Fort High students, the musical will run there this Wednesday through Saturday (May 15-18) beginning […]
Lucas Punkari Carly Taggart watched as Fort Frances U16 Vipers’ teammate Sierra Cousineau shaved off coach Duane Roen’s moustache yesterday afteroon at Fort High. Prior to the squad’s victory at the Manitoba U16 Tier 2 provincial volleyball championships in Portage La Prairie last weekend, Roen said the team could shave […]
Duane Hicks Marina Jewell modelled an outfit from Betty’s during the “Go Local” spring fashion show yesterday evening at Boston Pizza. The event featured local women, men, and children modelling clothing sold at McTaggarts, Betty’s, and Taggs Source for Sports here. Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, Canadian Tire, and Hammond Landscaping […]
Duane Hicks Students lined up to prepare plates of food to serve to elders and senators during an event entitled “First Nation, Métis and Inuit: Revitalizing Aboriginal Language and Culture.” Held yesterday evening at St. Michael’s School, the event featured not only a traditional meal prepared by Naicatchewenin Develop Corp. […]
Duane Hicks Vi Plumridge admired “Lie of the Land,” a coloured pencil creation by Bill McFarland of Nestor Falls, during an open house yesterday for the “Beauty of Brown” spring art exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. The exhibit, which features a variety of arts and crafts made […]
