Heather Latter Astrid Sobkowicz put together a beautiful bouquet of flowers Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market, where the Fort Frances Horticultural Society was offering a “make and take” workshop. Flowers and vases were supplied by the members, with residents being invited to create their own bouquets or have […]
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Zoey Duncan Dedicated fans for the past decade, Kaila Elders, left, and Scott Walsh (beside her) wore their best wizarding gear while they camped out in line with friends for more than three hours prior to the midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II” last night […]
Peggy Revell Madison Botsford and Naomi McManaman poured chocolate on top of the Nanaimo bars they were making yesterday afternoon during Confederation College’s annual culinary camp for youth. Upcoming weeks will see day camps on art, music, sports, and trades, which youngsters still can register for by calling 274-5395.
Peggy Revell Cheryl Wilson Smith and Debbie Metzler discussed the piece of craftwork created by Judy Martin of Sheguiandah First Nation during the opening reception night of the “CraftCurrents: Contemporary Craft in Northern Ontario” exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. The pair were two of the 44 artisans who are […]
Zoey Duncan Amber Audette showed her knowledge of hand signals during a bike rodeo this morning at the Memorial Sports Centre. More than 20 children from the “Rec’N Crew” summer program and the summer learning program at St. Michael’s learned bike safety and practised their skills.
Heather Latter Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George, left, talked with Sarah Marusyk about a rice pot made by local artist Marke Henteleff, which is being featured in a craft exhibit opening there tonight. The first-ever touring exhibit, showcasing craft-specific work from Northern Ontario, will be on display here until […]
Heather Latter Tylyn Silander piled a plate full of spaghetti for Ryley Booth last night at the Church of the Holy Spirit here during a fundraising supper for her upcoming trip to Peru. She will be taking part in World Vision’s “Destination Life Change” program Aug. 7-20 in an effort […]
Lucas Punkari Jeff Gustafson and August Collinson embraced after they found out they had won the 11th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge on Saturday. The Kenora couple, who won the tournament back in 2008, set a two-day record for the event with an impressive 32.46-pound total. […]
Heather Latter Julia McManaman, left, and Kaylyn Levesque worked on building a birdhouse last Thursday at St. Michael’s School here under the supervision of Henry Miller. Several children are taking part in a two-week summer learning program called “Camp Read S’More,” which focuses on literacy. The program is a pilot […]
Lucas Punkari Richard Visser concluded a wild slide through the frontstretch infield at the Emo Speedway on Saturday night with a trip into a puddle during the start of the Street Stock feature. Visser got back underway, but ended up getting caught up in a pileup on the ensuing restart […]
Lucas Punkari Kenna Robertson went for a bump during a drill session at the Fort Frances Vipers’ volleyball camp at the Fort High gym last Thursday. A total of 27 participants took part in the week-long camp. See story C2.
Heather Latter A crane working on the Noden Causeway toppled over around midday yesterday while moving a cement slab, causing the male operator to be taken to hospital with minor, non life-threatening injuries to his lower leg. Ministry of Labour officials were notified and the incident is being investigated.
