Sarah Pruys Owen Riches aimed at a deer silhouette with a Nerf bow-and-arrow during the Gun & Hobby Show on Saturday, where children had the chance to win a badge if they got the foam dart through a circle in the centre of the deer. The fifth-annual show saw more […]
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Lucas Punkari In what could be viewed as an unconventinal workout when it comes to preparing for a soccer game, Taylor Hazel hoisted teammate Maryam Seid on her back as she marched uphill during a conditioning session for the Muskie girls’ soccer team Monday afternoon.
Sarah Pruys Cassie Krawchuk, a Grade 2 student at J.W. Walker School, enjoyed pancakes this morning along with her brother, Gunner, who is in junior kindergarten. The breakfast, which was held before classes began, was part of activities in conjunction with Education Week (May 7-11).
Heather Latter Grade 1 student Evan Strain spelled his word correctly during a “spelling bee” at St. Michael’s School yesterday afternoon in conjunction with Catholic Education Week, which runs all week. Other grades will be taking part in spelling bees, as well, in addition to a number of other activities […]
Heather Latter Kennedy Latimer performed the song “Fifteen Pounds (Away from My Love)” yesterday afternoon during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts annual highlights concert at the Townshend Theatre. Latimer was the recipient of the vocal Rose Bowl while Caitlin Sande was awarded the Rose Bowl for […]
Sarah Pruys Cornelius Ens, left, from Manitou Gun Works showed off his collection to Shane Mose during the fifth-annual Gun & Hobby Show, which drew more than 600 people to the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturay. A large selection of firearms, hunting gear, arts and crafts, wood carvings, and […]
Duane Hicks Trauma specialist Natalie Zlorde spoke to attendees from across the region yesterday during the National Victim of Crime Awareness Week 2012 conference at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Rainy River District Victim Services Program hosted the two-day workshop, entitled “Responding Effectively to Acute Stress Reactions,” which wrapped […]
Duane Hicks In the spirit of the event, Solly Santiago stopped to consider swapping hats while perusing the artwork on display yesterday evening during the opening of the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring art exhibit, “Hats, Hats, Hats Everywhere.” The exhibit runs through the end of May.
Duane Hicks Capt. Angel Sandoval, left, and Mayor Roy Avis showed off the flag to signify May as “Salvation Army Red Shield Month” in the Town of Fort Frances on Tuesday at the Civic Centre. Local residents will be receiving “Red Shield” appeal letters in the mail and are encouraged […]
Heather Latter Ericka Tymkin (“Elle Woods”) got some encouragement from her Greek Chorus (Caitlin Sande, Kennedy Latimer, Phoebe Firth, Caitlin Hyatt, Trelawney Erwin, and Cynthia Hudson) during a scene from “Legally Blonde,” which opened last night at the Townshend Theatre. The Fort Frances High School’s musical production runs there again […]
Duane Hicks Aurora Meadows made some pasta from scratch as Parker Nastiuk looked yesterday afternoon during the Fort Frances Day Care’s before- and after-school program at Robert Moore School. Children got instructions on how to make homemade noodles from Myndi Siemens.
Duane Hicks After not being available there for the past six months, Nevada break-open tickets in support of the Rainycrest Auxiliary are on sale again at Xtra Cash (517 Mowat Ave.) Pictured here are Xtra Cash staff Allison Brechtefeld, left, and Sharon Foster, along with auxiliary president June Caul.
