Peggy Revell Joseph, Mary, and an angel (played by Al Yerxa, Samantha Crossley, and Linnaea Yount respectively) led shepherds and angels in the search for shelter here Friday evening as part of “Las Posadas”—a Mexican celebration where community members reenact the story of Christmas. The annual event is hosted by […]
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Dave Ogilvie Vicki Ogilvie’s SK/Gr. 1 class teamed up with their “book buddies” from Kerri Loughrey’s Grade 5/6 to perform “Slapshot Santa” at this year’s Christmas concert at Sturgeon Creek School, which was held Friday in the school gym. A large crowd of family and friends enjoyed the music and […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Chris Bobczynski fired a shot towards the Siouox Lookout Warriors’ net during NorWOSSA action last Thursday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. A returning Grade 12 forward, Bobczynski lit the lamp to help the black-and-gold to a 7-1 triumph.
Heather Latter Junior students at St. Francis School performed a number of carols, including “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Joy to the World,” last night during their Christmas Soirée to celebrate the season. There also was a special hand chimes performance while refreshments were served in classrooms afterwards.
Duane Hicks The Fort Harmonies performed a selection of Christmas favourites yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The performance also marked the inaugural use of the library’s keyboard, which was purchased by the Ukrainian Literary Society.
Peggy Revell Greeted by local MP John Rafferty, right, NDP leadership hopeful Romeo Saganash dropped by the Métis Hall here yesterday evening as part of his Northwestern Ontario tour. The Sunday night town hall was a tough sell, though, as only a few party faithful came out to meet the […]
Heather Latter Singer-guitarist John Reader sang some favourite holiday tunes with children at the Best Start Hub’s Christmas party on Saturday. The youngsters made Christmas crafts, enjoyed some refreshments, and received gifts from none other than Santa himself, who made a brief appearance.
Peggy Revell Playing the role of Mary, an angel, and Joseph, Samantha Crossley, Linnaea Yount, and Al Yerxa set out from St. John’s Anglican Church on Friday evening as part of “Las Posadas”—a Mexican celebration where community members reenact the story of Christmas by visiting various locales in town seeking […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Ryan Wildman was a very popular guy in Becky Booth’s Grade 2 classroom at Robert Moore School yesterday afternoon as he and his teammates handed out Lakers’ tickets and Boston Pizza kids’ meal coupons to students around the school. The players also visited St. […]
Duane Hicks Tim Bruyere, left, Vanessa Big George, and their daughter, Rudi-Lyn Bruyere, picked up their Christmas hamper from Capt. Angel Sandoval this morning at the Salvation Army Citadel here. The Salvation Army is expecting to put together and distribute about 200 hampers to district families this Christmas. The hampers […]
Duane Hicks Pat (Calder) Cupp, left, got her cousin, Sunset Country Métis Coun. Wanda Botsford, and uncle, Bob Armit (not pictured), on stage to lend their vocals during “On the Wings of a Dove” yesterday evening during a potluck dinner and Christmas sing-along at the Métis Hall here. About 120 […]
Heather Latter Dr. Jason Shack, along with Dr. Cynthia Saliba, spoke to more than 20 Fort High students during an informal lunch there yesterday as part of the “Grow a Doctor” program. These students, interested in going into the medical field, were able to ask questions of the local doctors […]
