Peggy Revell One of the newest Brownies, Emma Bassett, stepped out of the cardboard oven set up last Wednesday evening as the local Brownies and Sparks enrolled new members into their units. More than 15 girls were in the “new batch” that was “baked up” for the celebration.

Peggy Revell Local artist Lindsay Hamilton wrote down ideas to promote and get a district art collective up and running during a workshop she facilitated on behalf of the Ontario Crafts Council on Saturday at the Fort Frances Museum. About a dozen people turned out to the workshop, which looked […]

Duane Hicks Olivia Allen, left, made crafts with her mom, Dana, during the local Best Start Hub’s Hallowe’en party here Saturday morning.

Lucas Punkari Aquanaut Regan Danylchuk grabbed a big gulp of air en route to a third-place finish in her 50m free event Saturday during the Boston Pizza Fall Frolic Invitational at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. Danylchuk ended the meet with a third-place showing overall in the girls’ 13-14 age […]

Heather Latter “Flyin’ Bob,” a.k.a. Bob Palmer of Saskatoon, Sask., entertained the crowd at the Townshend Theatre yesterday evening with his juggling and balancing skills. The one-man, three-ring circus act was the opening performance of the 2011-12 “Kids and Company” entertainment series. The next show, “The Life and Adventures of […]

Heather Latter Dressed as a Smurf, two-year-old Erin Tolley checked out an ooey-gooey concoction at the Fort Frances Nursery School Hallowe’en party this morning. Children also carved a pumpkin and enjoyed some treats.

Heather Latter Gladys Payne organized the donated coats yesterday at the East End Hall. The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville also collected coats, mittens, hats, and scarves there today from 1-4 p.m. in anticipation of giving them away to those in need tomorrow and Thursday (Oct. 26-27) from 1-4 p.m. […]

Heather Latter Liz Clark, left, and June Keddie were among those decked out in pink Saturday for the Rainy River District Breast Health Network’s “Luncheon of Hope” at La Place Rendez-Vous. The well-attended biennial event featured guest speaker Diane Davis, an author and breast cancer survivor.

Heather Latter Liam Quast and his sister, Rowen, enjoyed an afternoon snack Saturday during the fall tea and bake sale at the Church of the Lutheran Hour here.

Peggy Revell Local artist Lindsay Hamilton led a brainstorming session with the dozen people who came out to the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday to discuss establishing a district art collective.

Heather Latter Samantha Halliday painted a pumpkin Saturday morning at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here.

Lucas Punkari Lyndsi Jo Wilson swam hard as she competed in the 100m butterfly event Saturday afternoon during the Boston Pizza Fall Frolic Invitational at the Memorial Sports Centre. Wilson completed the race in a time of 1:31.04 to finish in fifth place in the girls’ 13-14 age group. Donovan […]