Heather Latter Katelynn Jack checked out the elves, handmade by her mom, Carla, that were on display Saturday during an artisans’ sale at the Church of the Holy Spirit here. More than 20 different vendors had their wares available—selling everything from wreaths and signs to hats and jewellery.
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Peggy Revell Judy Klyne, Rosanna DeGagne-Tweedie, Joanne Gosselin, and Silvia Gunderson held up some of the many pies that filled up tables at the start of the annual Remembrance Day Tea yesterday afternoon at the local Legion. Organized by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the event was a popular draw once […]
Staff Jada Eide’s piece of art was selected by local judges as the winning entry from Robert Moore School in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s annual peace poster contest This year’s theme was “Children Know Peace,” with entries judged on originality, artistic merit, and expression of the theme. First runner-up […]
Heather Latter The cast of the Fort Frances High School’s annual musical revue, entitled “Saving Lives,” performed a number during the opening night of the show yesteday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The revue hits the stage there again tonight and tomorrow, with the curtain rising at 7:30 p.m. Tickets […]
Duane Hicks Wearing Level B hazardous material suits and self-contained breathing apparatus, Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard, left, firefighter Rob Dokuchie, and OPP Cst. Darren Daniew headed into the vacant Rainy Lake Hotel yesterday morning as volunteer firefighter Gavin Payne, background, manned the door.
Peggy Revell Harvey Revus, Cameron Cawston, Julia Cawston, Kennedi Handberg, Jada Eide, local artist Lindsay Hamilton, and Emma Smith proudly showed off the mural they created as part of a summer art program run through Confederation College, which was officially unveiled yesterday evening at the ‘52 Canadians Arena. Absent from […]
Heather Latter Tanner Bell helped Sara Gerber learn some rug-hooking techniques during a “Best Buddies” activity at Fort Frances High School yesterday. The program, which began there last month, brings together people with and without disabilities by giving them opportunities to get to know one another. The rug-hooking project—“What Hooks […]
Duane Hicks This window, painted by the Jeanette Easton family, was the winner of the Fort Frances Public Library’s Hallowe’en window-painting contest in the children’s department, A total of seven windows were painted and 122 library patrons cast votes, with Darla Solomon winning the draw prize. The library thanks all […]
Peggy Revell Loot bags in hand, twins Jocelyn and Janelle Allan were busy pounding the pavement Monday evening for some trick-or-treating, including a stop at the annual “Backyard Haunt” at Tess’s Kitchen on Scott Street.
Peggy Revell A solemn witch (Joyce McCormick) beckoned those who came through the graveyard at this year’s “Backyard Haunt” to come meet her monster, Igor. Organized once again this year by Tess and Robert Coish, the free event saw a large number of people of all ages come out for […]
Peggy Revell Val Calder and Pat Ash showed some of the 60-plus bicycles collected in the Fort Frances area that are being donated to the “Bicycles for Humanity.” The unwanted bikes—alongside others from throughout the district—next will be heading to Thunder Bay, where they will be fixed up and shipped […]
Lucas Punkari Junior Muskie Keira Lindgren made sure Karlie Long of St. Pat’s was unable to get a shot off during the black-and-gold’s 28-9 win Saturday morning during their home tournament. Fort High finished the round-robin affair with a 1-2 record after opening the round-robin event with losses to St. […]
