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 […]
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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, […]
Lucas Punkari Tirzah Keffer called the line during the fifth end of the ‘A’ finals at the Fort Frances Curling Club last night as the season came to an end with the championship games in both the men’s and ladies’ leagues. Keffer and her team from Fort High doubled Elaine […]
Peggy Revell Local Brownie Emma Stainke dropped by Betty’s yesterday afternoon to sell Girl Guide cookies to Blair Anderson. With the cookies arriving just this past week, local Girl Guide members will be out and about selling them over the next couple of weeks.
Peggy Revell Staff at the United Native Friendship Centre here donned their pink tees today leading up to next Wednesday’s international “Day of Pink,” which encourages people to wear pink as a way to celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying, discrimination, and homophobia in schools and communities. More information […]
Heather Latter Darryl Allan (“Frank”) and Beth Logue (“Emma”) acted out a scene last night during the dress rehearsal of 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,” runs tonight through […]
Lucas Punkari Boston Pizza’s Nick Beyak was guarded under the net by Muskie Josh Strain during the second half of last night’s final. Strain netted 17 points to help the Fort High crew earn a 65-45 victory for their first men’s league title since 2001.
Peggy Revell Local Confederation College campus director Anne Renaud maneuvered dirt with a virtual excavator while demonstrating one of the two simulators the college has acquired for its heavy equipment operator program. With foot pedals and controls hooked up to a computer and large screen, the new equipment allows students […]
Heather Latter Lauren Penney, a Grade 2 student at St. Michael’s School, dressed as an electrician last Wednesday during “career day” there. A wide array of careers were displayed by the students, such as doctors, a boxer, military personnel, and even a horse trainer.
