Peggy Revell Demolition of the old Robert Moore School began Friday afternoon, with curious onlookers stopping by to catch a glimpse of Fort Frances history disappear into dust and rubble.
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Peggy Revell Local Dairy Queen owner Candice Thomson passed another Blizzard to Greg Allan yesterday as he packed up an order of the frosty treats into a cooler to deliver to the ladies at Celeste’s during “Miracle Treat Day.” Almost $5,000 was raised locally from the sale of Blizzards, paper […]
Heather Latter Youngsters rehearsed numbers, such as Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Katy Perry’s “Firework,” yesterday during River Theatre’s one-week summer camp at Robert Moore School. The theme this year was “Gleek Week,” with the kids performing songs featured in the popular TV show. A closing concert is set for […]
Zoey Duncan Emo’s Dirk Friesen protected the ball from a tackle by Mike Sonnasinh of Manitou Forest Products during Borderland Soccer League semi-final action Tuesday night. Manitou blanked Emo 2-0 to advance to tonight’s men’s final against the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs.
Peggy Revell Preparation continues at the old Robert Moore School site, including here where it connects up with the newly-renovated Rainy River District School Board offices, for its eventual demolition expected sometime later this month.
Duane Hicks Carly Schaum prepared a basket of potatoes for sale yesterday at Lowey’s Greenhouse & Market Garden’s downtown location at the corner of Scott Street and Portage Avenue. Until the end of September, Lowey’s will be selling fresh produce there Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays […]
Zoey Duncan Sienna Johnstone, Timea Engle, Natalie Marcangeli, and Emily Fitzgerald gathered around their treasure map during a “Dora the Explorer”-themed Wacky Wednesday at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre yesterday. Kids aged four-six participated in a scavenger hunt and also made crafts—all with an explorer theme. Wacky Wednesdays continue […]
Peggy Revell Onigaming First Nation youth Megan Bob and elder/band councillor Fred Kelly looked on as the community’s new pontoon boat approached “Spirit Island” on Crow Lake—one of the four sites the boat visited to offer tobacco on its inaugural journey Friday morning. The new boat is not only an […]
Peggy Revell Haleigh DeGagne took in the aroma of flowers that were on display Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market as the Fort Frances Horticultural Society hosted its annual flower and vegetable show. Vicky Wishart took home two trophies—one for most points and the other for grand aggregate—while Donna […]
Zoey Duncan A steady sprinkle of rain shortly before sunset Monday evening led to a bright rainbow looking east over the upper Rainy River.
Lucas Punkari Wyatt Boyum drifted out of Turn 4 during an advanced division heat at the Emo go-kart track. Boyum, who only has been racing for a few weeks, quickly has become one of the fastest drivers at the track on Friday nights.
Zoey Duncan Light rain just before 8 p.m. yesterday led to a full double rainbow forming over the upper Rainy River looking east. The sun continued to shine throughout the showers and the rainbow lasted about 20 minutes, prompting some motorists on Front Street to slow down for a better […]
