Sarah Pruys The fourth-annual “Walk for Good Life” stopped at the Couchiching pow-wow grounds Wednesday afternoon about 160 km into their walk. They are walking from Eagle Lake First Nation and back in support of the “Good Life for Young Peoples” organization, which addresses issues of empowerment, creativity, and support […]
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Duane Hicks Lauren Gurski and Mike McCaig teamed up to perform Neil Young’s “Old Man” during “Live @ the Lib” teen open mic night last Thursday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A total of eight acts entertained a full house, with door prizes provided by local businesses.
Lucas Punkari Isabella Fortes walked with her horse, Itz Ropin Time, on Friday afternoon in Emo during the youth showmanship event at the Borderland Quarter Horse Association’s annual horse show.
Lucas Punkari Molly Gallant of Sioux Lookout rode her horse, Good Pretense, over a bridge during the Green Trail event on Friday afternoon in Emo, which was part of the annual Borderland Quarter Horse Show at the Emo Fairgrounds over the weekend.
Duane Hicks Emo Fair Queen hopeful Jillian Gustafson painted a design on David Morrison’s face Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. This year’s fair queen contestants also were at the market to give out balloons and sell their buttons. A queen candidates meet and greet is scheduled today at […]
Lucas Punkari Tyler Brown’s WISSOTA Modified was given a ride back to the pits via the tow truck on Saturday night at the Emo Speedway, after his machine slammed into Lindsay Bourre’s car on the frontstretch during a heat race. The feature race victories went to Justin Jones (WISSOTA Modifieds), […]
Sarah Pruys “Tween Thursday” yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre saw Katelyn Bruyere, 11, and Evelyn Stanger, 10, paint Japanese cherry blossoms as part of the themed event, “Japanese Rock ’n Roll.” They later made origami and vegetable sushi to finish off the afternoon. The next “Tween […]
Duane Hicks Abby Calder sang during “Live @ the Lib” teen open mic night yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A total of eight acts entertained a full house, with door prizes provided by local businesses.
Duane Hicks Stacy Johnson admired stained glass work during an open house yesterday evening at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. The open house showcased a variety of work done by local artist Emily Hyatt, as well as that done by many of her students, including Johnson, from the past […]
Duane Hicks Kiwanian Robin Wright, left, read out the winner on the “Trip of the Month” ticket drawn by Bob Rogers yesterday at International Travel Services here. Ainsley Penner of Fort Frances will be heading to Punta Cana—a trip valued at $4,000. Rogers, who hails from Wandong, Victoria, Australia, is […]
Lucas Punkari Claire Sandelovich of the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs made the save before Alyssa Holliday, left, and Laureen Peters of Boston Pizza could blast the ball into the back of the net during a Borderland Soccer League game Monday evening at St. Francis Field. The game itself was a […]
Submitted “Reunion 60”—for students who attended Fort Frances High School from the late 1940s to the late ’50s—is planned for Sept. 7-8 at La Place Rendez-Vous and organizers don’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. Many people already have registered, but there is still time to sign up […]
