Heather Latter Margaret Trudeau offered an inspirational message focused on mental illness to a full house last night at the Townshend Theatre here as she recounted stories of her life and her battle with bipolar disorder. Her most recent book, “Changing My Mind,” was available to purchase and many people […]
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Heather Latter Wearing their pink shirts, children and staff of the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start Program here displayed their banner yesterday in support of being a bully-free environment. Several schools, organizations, and businesses participated in the annual “Day of Pink”—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, and Homophobia in schools and […]
Heather Latter Mark VanHeyst of Emo was among the first district residents to give the “gift of life” on Tuesday during the first day of the Canadian Blood Services’ spring donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said 365 donors turned out for the two-day clinic, […]
Heather Latter Rob Tovey (“Fr. O’Brien”) and Aela MacKintosh (“Candy”) enacted a scene from the comedy, “Father, Oh . . .,” written and directed by local resident Tracy Gibson. The dinner theatre play, a sequel to the 2009 production, “Suzette’s Closet,” ran last Thursday to Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous […]
Peggy Revell Sisters Ryann and Maren Scott set out Monday evening—decked out in their Girl Guide and Brownie uniforms—as the chocolate and vanilla Girl Guide cookies return to the area for the annual campaign. Local members will be out and about selling them over the next couple of weeks to […]
Dave Ogilvie Bradley Teeple was surprised and pleased when he was handed an “Air Hog Accelerator” at Guthrie United Church’s annual “Spring Fling” on Sunday afternoon at the Devlin Hall. The toy, from the penny table, was won by Bernice Campbell, who generously gave it to the young boy at […]
Lucas Punkari Mario DeGazio of Taggs worked his way past Mike Belluz of the Rendez-Vous during the third-place game in the local men’s basketball league last Wednesday night at Fort High. Taggs won the game 61-47. The Muskies later dumped Boston Pizza 65-45 to claim the league crown.
Heather Latter Natalie VonNiebelschutz directed the Grades 4-8 girls’ choir at Robert Moore School yesterday as they rehearsed the song “Pass it Along” in preparation for their performance this morning in the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts. The vocal competition wraps up today, with the drama division […]
Lucas Punkari Regan Danylchuk fine-tuned her freestyle stroke during a Fort Frances Aquanauts’ practice yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Centre. She and 14 other club members will be taking part in the Division III provincial team championships this coming weekend in Thunder Bay.
Lucas Punkari Myles Kuharski, left, and Tom Biondich skated against each another during a Thunderhawks’ scrimmage on Saturday at the Ice For Kids Arena in preparation for the 2011 Allan Cup tournament in Kenora this week. The local squad opened action this afternoon against the South East Prairie Thunder (Manitoba).
Heather Latter Mike Kulyk, foreground, and Tony Cote performed a rap number to conclude their workshop entitled “Choices,” which offered a positive message to youth at the Couchiching multi-use facility Saturday afternoon. A performance by the artists from “Kingdom Music,” as well as some locals, was held that evening. The […]
Heather Latter Debra Elias organized books yesterday during the annual fundraiser being held by the local Alzheimer Society and Cyclone Swim Club at Revco Carpet here. The popular book sale continues until 5 p.m. today and again tomorrow from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The groups hope to raise more than $2,000, […]
