Heather Latter Fort Frances High School students marched through the hallways yesterday dressed in pink in support of the anti-bullying “Day of Pink.” The flash mob parade, called “Take a Stand, Lend a Hand,” was presented during the lunch hour by members of the “Best Buddies” program. All students were […]

Duane Hicks Canada geese and trumpeter swans have returned to Borderland, giving those walking along the La Verendrye Parkway and out to Sand Bay even more to see and enjoy.

Heather Latter Betty’s is one of the many businesses on Scott Street showing its support for the annual “Day of Pink” today—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia in schools and communities. People throughout the district were wearing pink today to celebrate diversity and to stand up against […]

Dave Ogilvie A large crowd gathered at the Barwick Hall on Saturday for the Emo & District Lions Club’s third-annual “Farmers’ Night.” Everyone who attended enjoyed a fantastic meal and went home with a least one prize. Monies raised from the evening, the auction, and the penny table will go […]

Brianna Eldridge was dragged off the ice by the CanSkate ‘A’ Boys “mall cops” following their routine during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” staged on the weekend at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Lucas Punkari Brad Wardas of the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs tried to work his way around Brady Jensen of Taggs during semi-final action in the local men’s basketball league last night at Fort High. The Voyageurs went on to win 82-72 while the other semi-final clash saw Investors Group defeat the Muskies […]

Heather Latter NCDS is one of the many businesses on Scott Street showing its support for the annual “Day of Pink” tomorrow—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia in schools and communities. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink tomorrow to celebrate diversity and to stand up against bullying.

Heather Latter Members of the St. Mary’s Youth Group were busy selling breads and buns they had baked earlier Saturday as part of their “soup and bun” fundraiser held following mass there. The event was held again following yesterday’s mass, with proceeds earmarked for Development and Peace in support of […]

Lucas Punkari Emma Keeler, left, Chelsea Mosley, and Jillian Bobczynski skated in a circle near centre ice as they performed a fashion show number during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. This year’s ice show, entitled “Confessions of the Shopaholics” and […]

Heather Latter These aboriginal youth from Manitoba walked down Scott Street on Saturday to promote their clean water campaign. The “Youth for Lakes” group departed from the grounds of the Manitoba legislature March 28 and will spend the next five weeks walking in relays to Ottawa, where they’ll urge government […]

Lucas Punkari Coach Gaby Hanzuk, left, store manager Kevin Langford, and local athletes Richard Ottertail and Danny Smith stood next to a sign at Safeway here yesterday that signifies a parternship that Safeway, Easter Seals, and Special Olympics have teamed up for during April. Throughout the month, Safeway customers are […]

Lucas Punkari Joleigh Hayes went through her solo routine at the Ice For Kids Arena on Wednesday night in preperation for the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show this weekend. This year’s show, entitled “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” goes Saturday at 7 p.m. and again Sunday at 2 p.m.