Heather Latter Kyle Stanfield, vice-president of Environment and Sustainability with Rainy River Resources, offered a presentation to Fort High students this morning about the mineral industry and potential job opportunities at the Rainy River Gold Project in the future. He spoke to students in a total of four classes over […]
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Heather Latter Maccie Gibson posed with the Easter Bunny at the Best Start Hub here Saturday during the Easter party there. Youngsters also enjoyed crafts, a sing-along with John Reader, and refreshments.
Lucas Punkari Joleigh Hayes, left, Sophie Potvin-Begin, Avery Wilson-Hands, and Ashley Croswell skated back towards centre ice in a number that featured Al Capone (portrayed by Potvin-Begin) and his “lovely ladies” during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, this year entitled “A Night at the Museum,” on Saturday night […]
Heather Latter Berea Edwards, seven, helped cut off about 16 inches of Kelly Haney’s hair on Saturday during a benefit for her three-year-old brother, Laud, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December and currently is undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Winnipeg. Haney, along with Ria Cuthbertson, who also cut her hair, […]
Heather Latter Heidi Putzer worked diligently on decorating her egg at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday morning during a Pysanka workshop (traditional Ukrainian egg decorating) provided by Ann Wood and Elma Tucker.
Heather Latter The Bargain! Shop employee Mary Fehr organized the goodies at the bake sale there Saturday, with proceeds going to the local Easter Seals campaign. Paper eggs are available there for $2 until the end of the week while shoppers also are invited to use their coins to vote […]
Duane Hicks Beta Sigma Phi member Debra Taggart counted bunches of daffodils at Knox United Church last night in preparation for its annual “Daffodil Day”—a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. The daffodils were delivered today to businesses which placed orders, and also were sold all day at various locations […]
Lucas Punkari Nick Kawulia of M.L. Caron Electric was hard at work yesterday afternoon as he installed new metal banners onto lamp posts along Scott Street. Designed by local artist Lindsay Hamilton and purchased by the Downtown BIA, a total of 33 signs depicting local flora and fauna were put […]
Duane Hicks Riverview Drive resident Cindy Gauthier woke up this morning to find the tree in her front yard has collapsed under the weight of last night’s heavy snowfall. The tree partially blocked the road until a Public Works crew attended the scene just before 8 a.m. to cut it […]
Heather Latter Rebecca Webb, right, of CIBC offered up a sample of the branch’s “Savory Sip” soup yesterday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall during the “So You Think You Can Cook . . . Soups On” event hosted by the Rainy River District Dietitians and Fort Frances Chamber of […]
Lucas Punkari Aaron Bujold served while his doubles partner, Tori Sikora, watched during an exhibition contest between the Muskie badminton team and the Rainy River Owls on Tuesday afternon at Fort High. Bujold, who is not in high school yet, was filling in for his older brother, Connor, who was […]
Heather Latter Donna Lowey offered a rose to six-year-old Tatum Martin during the 2012 Bridal Show presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts yesterday evening. Thirty-three brides and their guests stopped by to check out the wedding services provided by local businesses and vendors.
