Staff Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary president Sylvia Gunderson, left, and her granddaughter, Harper Gunderson, were dressed as a 1920s flapper and Shirley Temple, respectively, yesterday during a tea and fashion show in celebration of the 85th anniversary of the local auxiliary.
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Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George taught St. Michael’s School students in John Cousineau’s Grade 1 class some local history Friday at the Fort Frances Museum in conjunction with Local Government Week. On Wednesday, Grade 5 students from Robert Moore School visited the Civic Centre led by tour guide Coun. Andrew […]
Duane Hicks A group of walkers, led by Eleanor Barron and Krista Nielson, strolled down the riverfront Saturday afternoon during the annual “Walk for Memories.” The event, which drew 21 participants, raised $2,882 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts. The walk started at the New Beginnings Fellowship on […]
Duane Hicks Crews began digging behind the Fort Frances Courthouse last week to install a new watermain before winter sets in. The courthouse’s watermain broke back in June. The primary contractor is Pryde’s Plumbing and Heating, with Tom Veert Contracting Ltd. on board as a subcontractor.
Heather Latter Susan Ossachuk, with the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, spoke to retired teachers about elder abuse during an Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) function at La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday afternoon.
Duane Hicks Jean Richards, left, offered Paulette Henttonen a cookie yesterday during a drop-in tea at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Friends of the Library” hosted to the event to celebrate Library Week and launch their new cookbook, and “Friends” volunteers Ruth Caldwell and Barb Marr were presented […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Jameson Shortreed kept an eye on a battle for the puck during the first period of last night’s 4-1 win over the Minnesota Iron Rangers here. Shortreed, acquired by the Lakers in a trade Wednesday, made 35 saves in his first game back with […]
Staff “Sunny Delight” is just one photo taken by Barb Adair now on display at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue here. Adair is the artist of the month for October there. Next up at the gallery is its “Christmas Extravaganza” on Nov. 15. Artists and crafters wanting […]
Lucas Punkari Community Services manager Jason Kabel, left, and Bob Steele looked on as former Fort Frances Canadians’ captain Sambo Fedoruk pointed out the names of his fellow teammates on a goalie stick that was signed by the members of the 1952 Allan Cup championship squad. The stick, which orginally […]
Heather Latter Grade 7 and 8 girls from St. Francis School posed with Fort High students Savannah Woods, front left, Miss District of Rainy River Emily Hyatt, and Shai Loyie following a self-esteem workshop the trio presented there Monday afternoon. The session also touched on anti-bullying and allowed the intermediate […]
Lucas Punkari Dave Evans, left, and Tom Duchnicki were hard at work sweeping the stone of their skip, Everett Jackson, on Tuesday night at the Fort Frances Curling Club during the first set of men’s league games for the 2012-13 season. League play resumes today at 5 p.m. when the […]
Heather Latter Justin and Julie Taylor got ready to taste their French entrée during the “An Evening in Paris” event hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Special Events committee Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.
