Heather Latter Fort High students signed their names on a banner last Thursday afternoon to accept “Rachel’s Challenge” of starting a chain reaction of kindness there. Pupils in Grades 7-12 from across the district had a chance to view the presentation last week, with two public presentations offered, as well.

Duane Hicks Decked out in colourful beads and masks, Cindy Cole, left, and Lori Maki were among the many folks who got into the spirit of “Mardi Gras” at the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s fundraiser Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event saw a sold-out crowd of […]

Peggy Revell Crossroads students Sydney Grinsell and Kaden Nelson read the first laminated page of a book that has been set out as part of the “Story Walk” outside of the school. The “Story Walk” is meant to encourage families to read together.

Duane Hicks Greta Fedoruk, left, led her mom, Nathalie von Niebelschutz, and her aunt, Solange Busch, during a hike Sunday afternoon along the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road.

Staff The pottery of Terril Pentney is in focus this month at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) Pentney, a Fine Line member since the co-op started, recently moved to her new home on Lake Huron, near Sarnia. But she has brought a large quantity of her work […]

Lucas Punkari Madisyn DeGagne turned her way up the ice during a practice session last night at the Ice For Kids Arena for the yet-to-be named “Team 1” Bantam squad in the Fort Frances Girls’, Women’s Hockey Association. Players have been preparing their game before the season begins after Thanksgiving.

Duane Hicks Kiwanian Robin Wright, left, read out the ticket Murray Wepruk of the Fort Frances Times drew for the October “Trip of the Month” yesterday morning at International Travel Services here. Jeff McKinnon of Fort Frances will be going on an Alaskan cruise—a trip valued at $4,000. Next month’s […]

Heather Latter Brynna Strain, left, and Emily Jerry worked on a harvest corn craft this morning during the “Creative Kids” program at the Best Start Hub here.

Duane Hicks Janelle Duffy, left, and Monique Bekesi checked out the silent auction items up for bid at Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Mardi Gras” fundraiser Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event, which featured jazz music, gourmet food, and a New Orleans party atmosphere, drew a sold-out […]

Heather Latter Laura McConnell, left, and Queenie Leschinski enjoyed a piece of cake and a cup of coffee Saturday afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Centre here in celebration of “National Seniors Day.”

Heather Latter Rhyan McLean, seven, and her brother, Hunter, four, checked out a fire truck on Saturday during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire-Rescue Service at Canadian Tire here. Children took home a bag full of goodies and information about fire safety. Fire Safety Week runs […]

Duane Hicks Libby Paleczny was among the 30-plus participants lining the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2011,” an annual time for prayerful self-analysis, repentance, and serious commitment to helping end abortion in Canada.