Heather Latter At left, Nolin Spuzak, of J.W. Walker School, demonstrated his science project, “How Hot Is Your Shot,” during the regional science fair there Saturday. He and his partner, Tyler VanUden, earned top honours for their project, while fellow J.W. Walker student Hailey Beaudry, above, received an honourable mention. […]
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Lucas Punkari Cameron Lidkea jostled for position with a teammate during a Mighty Mustangs Wrestling practice in International Falls last week. A Grade 6 student from Fort Frances, Lidkea will be making his second-straight appearance at the state championship this Saturday in Grand Rapids.
Peggy Revell NDP supporters and volunteers joined incumbent MP John Rafferty, far left, for the official opening of his campaign office yesterday evening at 521 Mowat Ave. The other three candidates in Thunder Bay-Rainy River—Liberal Ken Boshcoff, Conservative Maureen Comuzzi-Stehman, and Ed Shields of the Green Party—have yet to open […]
Lucas Punkari Lexi Caul, centre, and Sophie Potvin-Begin spun at centre ice with their fellow seniors during a Madonna medley at the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, entitled “Legends,” on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. A matinee performance also was held yesterday afternoon.
Heather Latter Cathy Piotrowski cut a roll into cinnamon buns Saturday morning in preparation for the 10th-annual “Soup and Bun” fundraiser held by the St. Mary’s Youth Group over the weekend. All proceeds will go towards the Canadian Catholic organization, Development and Peace, which promotes social justice, human rights, and […]
Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Maggie LeMesurier explained the purpose of her science project, which tested which brand of gum blows the biggest bubble, during the regional science fair Saturday at J.W. Walker School. About 30 students, hailing from Robert Moore, J.W. Walker, Balmertown, Red Lake, and Ear Falls, […]
Duane Hicks Tammy Hayward, left, Nathan Cousineau, and Lisa Gibbs packed up boxes at the NCDS Transition Centre, which closed its door yesterday. The Workforce Literacy and Essential Skills program here was one of 33 one-year pilot projects launched in Ontario last year, but did not receive renewed funding to […]
Peggy Revell Local Family & Children Services board president Bob McGreevy, left, and executive director Vik Nowak yesterday unveiled the logo that will represent the new agency created from the eventual amalgamation of FACS and its Kenora counterpart. The merger—originally set to be completed by today (April 1)—is still six-eight […]
Heather Latter Beta Sigma Phi member Arlene Georgeson prepared bunches of daffodils at Knox United Church last night in preparation for the local sorority’s annual “Daffodil Day”—a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Daffodils were on sale today at various local businesses, costing $7 per bunch or $12 for two […]
Duane Hicks Kiwanian Robin Wright, left, and Blair Anderson of Betty’s read out the winning ticket in the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services here. Jean and Eloise Camirand of Fort Frances will be heading to Paris—a trip valued at $4,600. […]
Peggy Revell Local Confederation College student Eddie Forget tested out one of the two new heavy equipment simulators the college has acquired for those enrolled in the heavy equipment operator program. With foot pedals and controls hooked up to a computer and large screen, the new equipment allows students to […]
Duane Hicks Spring is for the birds, it seems, as three swans (two of which are pictured here) were spotted at Pither’s Point yesterday afternoon amid numerous flocks of geese and seagulls which have made their recent return to Borderland.
