Heather Latter Taryn Oster, left, Yannick Langevin, and Lake L’Hirondelle, in the pre-kindergarten class of Fort Dance Studio, rehearsed their routine to “I Love the Mountains” on Tuesday night. The studio’s annual recital, with this year’s theme being “Rewind, Fast Forward,” runs Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the […]
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Zoey Duncan Garret Elias was thrilled to hop on his new bike after the annual OPP bike auction here Saturday. Some 38 bikes were auctioned off, with the money raised going towards the D.A.R.E. program to promote drug and alcohol awareness education in local schools.
Zoey Duncan Ruth Brockie, left, gots a design suggestion from Debbie Ballard as they worked one of four panels that is part of the community rug-hooking project, “What Hooks You Here?” Everyone is welcome to stop by Betty’s on Scott Street to learn how to hook as the project will […]
Zoey Duncan Kristina Robertson’s chilling performance in Daniel MacIvor’s one-woman play, “See Bob Run,” sent shivers down the spines of those attending the annual “highlights concert” for the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts on Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Robertson later was presented with the Jean […]
Jack Elliott Charles and Carol Fernandes of Elliott Lake, Ont. completed their long walk of Yonge St. on Sunday when they arrived in Rainy River.
Heather Latter Kaya Hammond aimed a miniature crossbow at the target as she tried out one of the children’s activities at the annual Gun and Hobby Show held Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The event drew at least 500 people, not including the many youngsters who attended, as […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie keeper Nicole Horn held onto the ball as a Kenora Bronco came in from behind during NorWOSSA play here last Wednesday. Both teams were unable to find the back of the net in playing to a 0-0 draw.
Peggy Revell Grade 8 students Justice Gauthier, Nicole Gage, Matthew Cheetham, and Jasmine Haney swung each other round-and-round in the Robert Moore gym this morning during a square dancing lesson taught by “Les Bûcherons,” a visiting group that was teaching students about French Canadian culture for the day.
Duane Hicks Deputy Mayor Sharon Tibbs admired Maddy McKay’s poster the Grade 8 student from J.W. Walker School had made for the town’s recycling poster/slogan contest at last night’s council meeting. Other poster winners included McKay’s classmates, Cassidy Lampert and Calie Clendenning, along with St. Michael’s Grade 3 students Carson […]
Lucas Punkari Danielle Gustafson held up a wildlife photo donated by local photographer Lee Oelke, which was up for auction Friday night during the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet at La Place Rendez-Vous. The photo, one of 30 items up for bid during the live auction, wound up selling for $175. […]
Zoey Duncan Emma Kunkel got the crowd giggling with her rendition of Erma Bombeck’s “All I Know About Animal Behavior.” She was one of many award-winners who performed at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual highlights concert yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. This year’s Rose […]
Heather Latter James Lundgren peered through the scope of a bolt action rifle at the annual Gun and Hobby Show on Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Held in Barwick in previous years, the show was moved to Fort Frances this time around and saw a record number of […]
