Capt. Kirk Armstrong of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service fitted a helmet on Aubrey Eldridge during a visit to the fire hall Saturday morning. The public was invited to come by for an open house to cap off “Emergency Preparedness Week” here.

Defending WISSOTA Midwest Modified champion Christopher Leek made his way around the Emo Speedway on Saturday as he shook down his car during the track’s annual open practice. Weather permitting, the 2013 racing season is slated to start there this Saturday (May 25).

Jo-Anne McCaig, left, Dorothy Wepruk, and Marcia Zeleny were all dressed up for a “luau” volunteer appreciation luncheon yesterday at Rainycrest. Hallett Hall was colourfully-decorated for the event, where volunteers were treated to a delicious Hawaiian-themed meal, music, and even some hula dancing courtesy of Cynthia Hudson.

Marcel Pagee fired a pitch towards the plate yesterday evening as he and the rest of the Sight & Sound Wolves went up against the Big Island Huskies in Rainy River District Fastball League action here. A two-run homer by Duane Carlson in the first inning proved to be the difference as the Wolves improved to 2-0 with a 5-4 victory.

Judy Tucker showed off some of the gourd bird feeders she was selling yesterday on Scott Street during the first “Market Thursdays” event of the season. Hosted by the BIA, artisans and crafters are invited to book a table for any of the upcoming weeks. The “market” will run each Thursday from now until the end of summer.