Heather Latter A Shrine Circus performer wowed the crowd with his balancing act on the tightrope yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Centre. The annual spectacle, which offered a 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. show, featured everthing from clown acts to horse-riding stunts and dog tricks, as well as attractions […]
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Peggy Revell A rare set of newborn triplet Charolais calves showed off their healthy appetites last Thursday afternoon while proud Emo farmer Wayne Flatt looked on. The calves beat the odds with their May 9 birth: there is a 1-in-105,000 chance of triplets in cattle—a number which doesn’t include survival, […]
Lucas Punkari Tyler Brown was hard on the gas in his WISSOTA Modified on Saturday at the Emo Speedway, leaving him with only three wheels on the ground as he exited Turn #2.
Peggy Revell Rainycrest residents Barbara Ballnick, left, Bessie Atatise, Gordiena Drennan, and Lyla Norris spent their Monday afternoon chatting as well as sorting and preparing old plastic bags that will be transformed through crocheting into brand new reusable bags like the ones shown here. Funds raised through the sale of […]
Heather Latter Pam Rittau, left, along with Sarah Rittau, Tayla Trimble, and Sharon Trimble, sold baking on behalf of the Fort Frances Aquanauts on Saturday at the community garage sale held at the local curling club. The group was raising money as its annual fundraiser while other groups and individuals […]
Lucas Punkari WISSOTA Midwest Modified driver Mike Wilson ran the high line on turns one and two during a practice session at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. The 2011 season will get underway this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (weather permitting).
Lucas Punkari Sara Roach chased after a loose ball during the Muskies’ game against Hammarskjold on Saturday afternoon during an exhibition tournament hosted by Fort High. The black-and-gold earned a 2-1 victory over the Vikings to finish up with a 2-1-1 record.
Heather Latter Caren Fagerdahl, left, and Norma Jean Calder enjoyed a cup of tea together at the spring tea and bake sale Saturday afternoon at the Church of the Holy Spirit here. A spring tea also was held at the Knox United Church that same afternoon, with several ladies stopping […]
Staff For those looking to bring a “log cabin” look to their home furnishings, Lowes Furniture & Appliances on Highway 11/71 just west of Fort Frances recently began selling a line of “Best Craft” furnishings, such as those seen here. From upholstery to the type of wood used, customers can […]
Heather Latter Tanna Audette, left, and Mya Hamilton enjoyed lunch on Saturday outside M&M Meat Shops here during its annual charity barbecue for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Nation-wide, the event raised $1,550,000 for the foundation, bringing its 23-year grand total to $21.56 million.
Peggy Revell Sandy Bruyere and Gary Smith guided Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start youngsters Grady Holden, Connor Sandelovich, and Ashton Piekarski in a bit of a “beginners” lesson on drumming during a visit to the program here yesterday. The children learned about drumming and the traditions surrounding it, saw demonstrations of […]
Peggy Revell Calving season this year came with a big surprise for Emo farmer Wayne Flatt as one of his cows gave birth to identical male triplets on Monday. While twins are fairly common, triplets are an extremely rare event, with a one-in-105,000 chance of occurring—a number that doesn’t even […]
