Peggy Revell Rainycrest resident Clara Badiuk read a storybook with Lauren Penney this morning as Grade 2 students from St. Michael’s School dropped by to share some Mother’s Day cheer. Students gave out handmade roses, played games, and read storybooks with residents as a way to say “thank you” to […]
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Peggy Revell Alacea and Issiah Yerxa, left, Mikaelah Yerxa, and Sara Vandermeer joined students and families from St. Michael’s School, St. Francis School, and Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton yesterday evening as part of the first-ever Aboriginal Oral Language Night organized by the Northwest Catholic District School […]
Duane Hicks This painting by Jim Bliss is just one of the numerous works that are part of the new “Black and White” exhibit which opens tonight at the Fine Fine Art Gallery here.
Heather Latter Heather Mutz helped Sophia Black, a kindergarten student from J.W. Walker School, plant a flower as a Mother’s Day gift at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Gardens this morning when the class stopped in for a visit. Lowey’s is now open open for the season at its location on […]
Heather Latter Jessica Whalen, playing “Dorothy,” enacted a scene from Fort Frances High School’s rendition of the “Wizard of Oz” during dress rehearsal Monday night at the Townshend Theatre. The musical opens tonight and runs through Saturday, with the curtain rising at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which cost $10 for adults […]
Duane Hicks Dressed up for the occasion, Olive Eisenhauer, right, offered her husband, Irvin (Ike), another biscuit during Friday afternoon’s “Royal Tea” at the Fort Frances Pubic Library Technology Centre. About 100 people got dressed in style to attend the event and celebrate the marriage of Prince William to Catherine […]
Zoey Duncan NDP incumbent John Rafferty spoke with long-time supporter Marguerite Kerr after thanking volunteers on election night at his victory party in Thunder Bay.
Lucas Punkari Dallas Hogan, above, grimaced as he lifted a 270-pound log press above his head during the first-ever Fort Frances “Strongman” competition held Friday night at the Memorial Sports Centre. Hogan was able to complete five successful repetitions during the event en route to his sixth-place showing overall.
Heather Latter Dorothy (Jessica Whalen) got acquainted with the Munchkins in the land of Oz during a scene from the Fort Frances High School’s rendition of the “Wizard of Oz” as part of their dress rehearsal last night at the Townshend Theatre. The musical opens tomorrow and runs through Saturday, […]
Duane Hicks Mike Tullio of Nirvana, right, drew the winning ticket for this month’s “Trip of Month” winner as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on yesterday morning at International Travel Services here. Grace Cridland won a trip to San Francisco valued at $2,600. Next month’s trip is a Hawaiian cruise ($6,000).
Heather Latter Jenna Bailey enjoyed a plateful of pancakes this morning during a breakfast at J.W. Walker School for students and their families. The event, celebrating Education Week, also featured a silent auction, with proceeds going to support Japanese relief efforts. Schools across the district are holding special activities to […]
Zoey Duncan Thunder Bay-Rainy River incumbent MP John Rafferty pledged to work towards more-affordable living in Northwestern Ontario as he thanked his cheering supporters at his victory party last night in Thunder Bay.
