Heather Latter Chelsea Mosley, left, Kennedy Latimer, and Alyssa Penner tried to solicit some business for their barbecue, which was a fundraiser for Fort Frances High School’s annual “chem-free” grad coming up in June. The event was held Saturday during “Spring Fever Days” in Emo.
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Heather Latter In celebration of Earth Day today, youngsters in the toddler class at the Fort Frances Day Care spent some time this morning feeding the seagulls that frequent the area. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide, with plenty of events and projects focused on environmental […]
Lucas Punkari Alyssa Holliday, left, and Michelle McFayden awaited a serve at the Fort High gym last night as their Dig This team took on Scared Hitless in the championship game of the local women’s volleyball league. Dig This captured the title in a straight-set victory by scores of 25-15, […]
Duane Hicks Samantha Manty sorted through some of the nearly-new clothing people have dropped off for the “Swap ’Til You Drop” clothing exchange, which will be held next Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. Donations will be taken until the day of the swap.
Heather Latter Sandy Selin handed a stick of cotton candy to Irene Huntley yesterday during the spring carnival held for Rainycrest residents there. With spring-like decorations and plenty of refreshments, prizes, and games, the residents enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon.
Heather Latter Students in Cynthia Donald’s Grade 4 class at Robert Moore School performed their rendition of “Live: It’s Fairy Tale News” yesterday during one of the drama sessions of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts held there. The drama and instrumental divisions continue today and tomorrow, […]
Duane Hicks Pioneer Player Fern Perkins spoke to students at Robert Moore School on Monday about her ancestor, Isabella Mainville, who lived here in the early 1800s, as well as the history of the Métis people. Perkins is making her way to several schools this week, and also will tell […]
Heather Latter Monika Ruppenstein, left, and Dahlia Kaun were just a few of the Sparks and Brownies who were busy selling Girl Guide cookies door-to-door here Monday evening. If the girls did not make it to your house, and you’d like to support the Girl Guides by purchasing some of […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances High School student Melissa Fobister, left, danced with fellow classmate Shai Loyie last Wednesday during an event called “Take a Stand, Lend a Hand” in support of the anti-bullying “Day of Pink.” Presented during the lunch hour by members of the “Best Buddies” program, any students […]
Lucas Punkari Jon Carlson hollered for joy as he was embraced by teammate Kevin Kurm after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime in the Fort Frances Lakers’ thrilling 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Wilderness in Game 2 of the SIJHL final Sunday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Duane Hicks Pioneer Player Fern Perkins spoke to students at Robert Moore School yesterday about the life of her ancestor, Isabella Mainville, who lived here in the early 1800s, as well as the history of the Métis people. Perkins is making her way to several schools this week, and also […]
Heather Latter Hailey Joyce, left, Samantha Halliday, Angie Spuzak, and MacKenzie McClain were just a few of the Sparks and Brownies who were busy selling Girl Guide cookies door-to-door here yesterday evening. If the girls did not make it to your house, and you’d like to support the Girl Guides […]
