Peggy Revell More than 50 people from both sides of the border set out yesterday from the Backus Community Center in International Falls for the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. It was organized to call for the communities to work together to put an end to violence towards […]
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Duane Hicks Rainycrest Auxiliary president Margaret Ann Hudson was among those who wore a hat and colourful clothing yesterday for the volunteer appreciation luncheon at Hallett Hall. The theme for the annual lunch was “garden party.”
Peggy Revell Renowned Canadian musician Andrew Craig, embarking on a solo career for the first time, impressed the crowd at the Townshend Theatre on Tuesday night for the final “Tour de Fort” performance of the 2010-11 season. Despite skaky passport sales which had put last season in doubt, organizers have […]
Peggy Revell NDP incumbent John Rafferty (foreground) and Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff answered questions from those who attended the all-candidates’ debate yesterday at Rainy River First Nations which aimed to increase aboriginal participation in Monday’s federal election. Two of the four seats were empty, though, as both the Conservative and […]
Duane Hicks The Asham Stompers entertained a couple of hundred people with their Red River jigging yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The energetic dance troupe was brought in from Manitoba by the Rainy River District School Board as part of the third-annual native language/studies conference, entitled “Our Language Is […]
Peggy Revell Local Sparks Tatum Kielczewski-Ronmark and Joelle Bruyere, along with other local Girl Guides, did their part to help keep Fort Frances clean by picking up litter along the waterfront last Wednesday evening in the lead-up to Earth Day, which fell on Good Friday this year.
Heather Latter Eight-year-old Kaya Hammond waited while Penny Faragher of Northwood’s Gallery & Gifts stamped her entry form for the Scott Street “Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday. Once all businesses had been visited and stamped, people could enter to win the grand prize of a basket of Easter goodies. The […]
Lucas Punkari Luke Skaarup exhaled as he lifted a 950-pound tire during a training session at his home Friday afternoon. Skaarup, along with at least nine others from Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota, will be taking part in the Fort Frances “Strongman” Challenge this coming Friday night at the Memorial Sports […]
Lucas Punkari Fort High’s Colton Craig regained his footing while Jason Angus, left, and Zach Koomans both ran towards the loose ball during an exhibition contest against the Rainy River Owls here last Thursday. The Muskies dominated the match, cruising to a 5-0 victory.
Heather Latter Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George finished setting up the new exhibit there this morning called “Nesting: Science Meets Art” by Thunder Bay artist Kathleen Baleja. The exhibit, which showcases baskets and sculptural natural form using wasp nest paper, runs until May 22.
Heather Latter Cassie and Jayla Krawchuk cuddled with two cute bunnies during the Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Children enjoyed visiting with the bunnies while parents checked out the flowers, crafts, and goodies offered at the various booths. The annual event also ran on Thursday.
Lucas Punkari Tyler Ruppenstein of the Muskies chased after a loose ball as a Rainy River Owl defender applied pressure during an exhibition contest here Thursday afternoon. The black-and-gold went on to earn a 5-0 shutout.
