Duane Hicks Ken “Kenno” Christiansen shared a few words after receiving his “Citizen of the Year 2012” plaque during last night’s council meeting. “Kenno,” who currently is an assistant coach for the Muskie boys’ hockey team, has coached here for 49 years.
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Heather Latter Local public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, and education support personnel set out with picket signs late this morning from the Memorial Sports Centre to the Rainy River District School Board office on Second Street East. The one-day strike is part of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario plan […]
Heather Latter Matthew Rousseau told Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas yesterday when the jolly old man stopped by the “Old-Fashion Christmas” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Hosted by the staff and “Friends of the Library,” those on hand were treated to an afternoon of […]
Heather Latter Rainycrest residents Len Shine, left, and Lynn Richardson checked out a nativity scene placed at the front entrance of the building yesterday. Constructed by Joe Galbraith and Nathan Cousineau, with donated wood by Nickle Lake Lumber and hay from Gerber’s farm, the pair intend to build two more […]
Heather Latter Santa Claus donned a pair of skates yesterday as he stopped by to visit the boys and girls of the Border Skating Club’s “Canskate” program. Their on-ice Christmas party also included some festive games, music, and activities.
Heather Latter Sparks Shya Johnson-Luoma, left, and Hailey Joyce helped fill bags of toiletries on Monday to donate to the Women’s Shelter of Hope in Atikokan. It is something the group does once a year, with leader Monica Armour accepting the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and soap that people […]
Submitted Santa Claus paid an early visit to Rainycrest Long-Term Care here Friday afternoon and gave out oranges to the residents. The Rainycrest Auxiliary hosted the Christmas party, which was held in Hallett Hall this year.
Duane Hicks Community Living Fort Frances and District staff and some of the individuals they support gathered yesterday for a lunchtime pizza party. Staff brought items to put in a hamper for one of the individual’s Community Living supports, but they ended up with enough to make several hampers for […]
Duane Hicks Christopher Misch, vice-president of Sun Country Highway, “fuelled up” this Tesla Roadster on Saturday at the new charger installed at La Place Rendez-Vous here.
Heather Latter Whitney Williamson, four, helped OPP A/Sgt. Anne McCoy add her donation to the back of a cruiser at Safeway on Saturday during the third-annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” event hosted by the local OPP, along with Treaty #3 Police and CN Police. With cruisers also located at Walmart and Safeway here, […]
Heather Latter Anne Marie Armstrong, of the Sunset Country Métis, lit a candle during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women last Thursday evening at Knox United Church here. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 23 years ago in what […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie captain Nick Kaun jostled with Kenora Broncos’ forward Adam Vaughn for the puck during Fort High’s 4-1 victory last Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
