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.

Heather Latter Helen and John Pohanka enjoyed their main course Saturday evening during the local Alzheimer Society’s “Spring Reflections” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event, which also featured a silent auction and entertainment, brought in about $4,795.

Heather Latter Melissa Fletcher (“Suzette”), left, Kerry Zucchiatti (“Mrs. Donahue”), and Beth Logue (“Emma”) rehearsed a scene Sunday evening from the play “Bridie & Company,” which will hit the stage April 19-21 at La Place Rendez-Vous in a dinner theatre format. Advance tickets are available there for $40 each. This […]

Heather Latter Tara Montague, centre, a senior therapist at Child Care Resources on Church Street, showed off some of the sensory toys in one of the therapy rooms there to executive director Lois Mahon, left, from Sudbury last Wednesday while Jana Riches, a community ABA consultant, looked on. The organization, […]

Lucas Punkari With prospective members of both the Muskie boys’ and girls’ soccer teams firing shots at her, Nicole Horn made a number of saves between the pipes during practice Monday afternoon. The two squads are holding try-outs over the coming weeks as they prepare for the NorWOSSA season, which […]

Heather Latter Lew Kempf, left, Darryl Allan, and Melissa Fletcher rehearsed a scene Sunday evening from the play “Bridie & Company,” which will hit the stage April 19-21 at La Place Rendez-Vous in a dinner theatre format. Advance tickets are available at the Vous for $40 each. This is the […]

Lucas Punkari Jordan Hammond was hard at work yesterday afternoon unwrapping a trolling motor that would be attached to a Crestliner 16 Kodiak as the finishing touches were being put in place for Badiuk Equipment’s indoor boat showroom at the former Northern Do-It Centre building. The showroom will be open […]

Lucas Punkari Colton Craig was busy fine-tuning his shot yesterday afternoon as the Muskie boys’ soccer team kicked off try-outs. Both the boys’ and girls’ squads will be working on their skill sets over the coming weeks as they prepare for the NorWOSSA season, which is scheduled to get underway […]