Heather Latter Margaret Trudeau signed a copy of her most recent book, “Changing My Mind,” for Patsy Buttner on Thursday night at the Townshend Theatre following her one-hour presentation which focused on her personal struggle living with bi-polar disorder.

Heather Latter Neila Booth, right, played “Bag or No Bag” during the “Mamma needs a new (or gently used) bag” lunch here Saturday, which saw about $5,000 raised for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care.

Heather Latter Shannon Curtis is donating this print of a polar bear he photographed near Churchill, Man. to be auctioned off at the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet here May 6. The photo, called “Waiting for Ice,” finished as runner-up in a national contest out of thousands of entries.

Lucas Punkari Rachel Carey of Traye’s Lovelies tried to outreach Sarah Gould of Notorious D.I.G. for the ball during the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League tournament semi-final Saturday at Fort High. Despite Carey’s best efforts, the Lovelies were knocked out of the tournament by Notorious D.I.G., who then lost to […]

Lucas Punkari Brad Beninger added more ice to the pile inside the Ice For Kids Arena as the rink was cleared off yesterday afternoon. With the ice inside the ’52 Canadians Arena having been removed previously, Monday’s ice-clearing marked an end to on-ice activity at the Memorial Sports Centre for […]

Heather Latter Lise Barker, of Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Gardens, prepared pots of lilies, mums, hydrangeas, and azaleas that will be available this Thursday and Saturday at the annual Easter Market, located at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market north of Canadian Tire. Other merchandise, such as food and crafts, also […]

Heather Latter Decked out in “bunny ears,” children enjoyed decorating eggs as part of the “Best Start” Hub’s Easter party there Saturday. The event featured crafts, music, and goodies, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Lucas Punkari Bransen Campbell of the Timbit Flames received his medal during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual banquet yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. Along with a medal, Campbell also received a certificate in honour of his play during the past season.

Dave Ogilvie Old Man Winter crashed Spring Fever Days in Emo on Saturday but that didn’t stop Rainy River Meats from offering up barbecued hamburgers outside its new meat-cutting facility on Front Street. The store, now officially open, will feature a variety of fresh local beef, pork, lamb, and rabbit […]

Heather Latter A sold-out crowd was on hand for the annual “Mamma needs a new (or gently used)” Bag Lunch on Saturday at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Featuring games such as “Bag or No Bag” and “Grab-a-Bag,” as well as a silent auction and penny tables, the Riverside […]

Duane Hicks Oryn Albanese was the last student to get on the bus late Friday afternoon as the Fort Frances High School band departed for Edmonton, where they will be performing in the Cantando Festival as well as doing some sightseeing. They are due to return home this Thursday.

Lucas Punkari Laureen Peters of Notorious D.I.G. reacted to giving up a point to Kiss My Pass after Jessica Wilson was unable to reach the ball during the final of the local women’s volleyball league last night at Fort High. Kiss My Pass took home the title for the second-straight […]