courtesy of Willie Longenecker Willie Longenecker captured a photo of this albino hummingbird at a feeder near his home in Morson. It’s been said true albino ruby-throated hummingbirds are relatively rare and their rapid, darting flight can make them quite difficult to spot, track, and photograph.
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Lucas Punkari Jyllian Westover hoisted the checkered flag up in the air at the go-kart track in Emo on Sunday afternoon, after she finished in first place in the novice class feature race.
Heather Latter Harper Gunderson, a student in Karen Peltomaki’s Early Learning class at Robert Moore School, washed up some apples in preparation for making applesauce this morning. The youngsters took turns washing, peeling and cutting the apples—with supervision, of course—before heading to the kitchen to boil them.
Heather Latter Seven-year-old Samantha Halliday was busy pouring cups of ice tea and selling homemade cookies at a stand she set up on Portage Avenue on Saturday to raise money for the local Terry Fox Run held the following day. Bringing in more than $400, Halliday’s final total was $2,089.56, […]
Heather Latter More than 118 participants set out on the local Terry Fox Run at the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday, making their way to Seven Oaks and back and raising nearly $9,700 for cancer research. Organizers from the Church of the Holy Spirit were pleased with the turnout.
Heather Latter Four-year-old Damien Hunt tried his hand at “Rock Band” after getting his face painted like Spider-Man on Saturday during the “Kidz Day” event at Simplicity Professional Hair and Body Care. The event, which included $10 children’s haircuts, was a fundraiser to help support Sara Galusha and Tyler Christiansen […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Alex Mason swiped the puck away from Austin Beuilacqua of the Minnesota Wilderness while Owen Stauber watched on from behind during the Wilderness’ 5-3 win at the ’52 Canadians Arena here on Saturday evening.
Lucas Punkari Ken Noble took a long look at the ninth hole at Kitchen Creek yesterday afternoon as he prepared to make a par putt during the annual club championships that took place this weekend. The overall title went to Brian Beers, who shot a two-day total of 157.
Duane Hicks Phil Churchill, along with Geraldine Hollett and Andrew Dale of the St. John’s, Newfoundland-based folk trio, The Once, both delighted and stirred the audience with a blend of original and traditional songs and three-part harmonies last night at the Townshend Theatre to open the 2012-13 Tour de Fort […]
Heather Latter Kelly George and her son, Tanner, participated in a session of “Mother Goose” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday, along with more than 20 pairs of moms and infants. The first class of the 12-week fall session, the program—for parents and caregivers with children up […]
Lucas Punkari Cole Godbout looked to make a pass to a teammate while Nick Kaun kept a close eye on him during the final night of tryouts for the Muskie boys hockey team at the ’52 Canadians Arena yesterday evening. Following last night’s scrimmage, a squad of 20 players were […]
Heather Latter Jill Pernsky, Family Services Coordinator with the local Salvation Army, handed a hotdog to Savannah Woods on Saturday during their back-to-school barbeque at Walmart. Despite the rain, there was a steady stream of customers, with proceeds from the event going towards the Salvation Army’s Family Services program.
