Heather Latter Mayor Roy Avis went live on 93.1 The Border’s broadcast from the cafeteria at La Verendrye Hospital this morning during a radio-a-thon for the “Together We Can” campaign to purchase a digital mammography unit. Avis donated $3,600 on behalf of his family and West End Motors. The radio-a-thon […]
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Heather Latter Participants lined the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2012,” an annual time for prayerful self-analysis, repentance, and serious commitment to helping end abortion and euthanasia in Canada.
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ teammates Shane Fitzpatrick, left, and Joel Bogacki sandwiched Minnesota Wilderness forward Jordan Shockley while Joseph Drapluk was able to corral a loose puck during the opening stages of the visitors’ 5-2 win Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Duane Hicks The beauty of autumn is everywhere in Borderland these days, with just one example being the vivid colours on this tree at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Church Street. This weekend will be a good time to enjoy the outdoors and get yard work done as the […]
Duane Hicks Selina Haltom admired the sequence of mixed media images, known collectively as “Becoming An Adult,” during the opening of “A Part: Painting Exhibition by Visual Artist Lindsay Joy Hamilton” yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. A steady stream of art admirers attended the event, as well as […]
Heather Latter Ontario NDP health critic France Gelinas addressed a number of health-care issues brought forth during a town hall-style meeting hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell this morning at the Volunteer Bureau here. More then 20 people attended the meeting while others are encouraged to share their stories via […]
Heather Latter Matthew Kaun and Kyle Sigurdson, of Ed Kaun & Sons Ltd., were busy working on the exterior of McDonald’s here yesterday afternoon. The King’s Highway restaurant is getting a face-lift both inside and out to give it a more modern look. Work is expected to be completed by […]
Heather Latter Students at St. Michael’s School ran and walked around the school grounds yesterday as part of the Terry Fox National School Run Day. Other local schools also participated in the event, raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research.
Staff Beta Sigma Phi member Karen Woods made a “bra purse” yesterday evening during a sorority meeting. The sorority made the purses in “support” of the “Together We Can” campaign for a new digital mammography unit at La Verendrye Hospital here. The fundraising campaign also will be get a big […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie running back Cam Gobeil found himself with a lot of room to maneuvre here Tuesday afternoon as he rushed up the field during the third quarter of Fort High’s 33-0 victory over the Tec Voc Hornets in WHSFL action. Gobeil scored three touchdowns on the day.
Duane Hicks Don Larson got a coffee, muffin, and grab bag from Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis of the “Together We Can” campaign this morning during the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual Drive-Thru Breakfast at Tim Hortons. Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser are going to the digital mammography campaign. Russell Paterson won the […]
Joey Ballan, 19, took advantage of the nice fall weather Monday evening by practising some bike tricks at the local skate park. Temperatures have been on the cool side lately but this coming weekend is expected to be warm and sunny, with highs reaching 21 C (70 F) by Saturday […]
