Duane Hicks Tammy Grinsell, left, and Jessica Park sampled each of the chili entries during the “Great Canadian Chili Cook-off” yesterday at the Legion. About 200 people of all ages attended the annual event, which was organized once again by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.
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Joey Payeur Muskie Jacy Gagne considered her options against the defensive pressure of Olivia Fortner during Fort High’s 30-20 victory here Tuesday over the Kenora Broncos in the NorWOSSA junior girls’ basketball regular-season opener.
Submitted Cher Pruys’ painting, “Crushed,” recently won a first-place award from the Society of Canadian Artists.
Heather Latter Rayna Kelly, left, and Layla James Kelly enjoyed a delicious meal yesterday during the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue outside the Children’s Complex. The free event, for day-care children and their families, featured a barbecued supper, activities, and bouncy castles.
Press Release On Sept. 12, officers at the Fort Frances port of entry seized a non-restricted firearm from a Minnesota man who failed to declare it. The 58-year-old was referred for a secondary examination. Upon further inspection of his vehicle, officers found a disassembled .22 calibre non-restricted firearm under the […]
Staff Mathieu Cornborough may have ran past the Muskies last week but Brandon Whitecrow in one way rose above the St. Norbert Celtics’ star. The Fort High quarterback yesterday was named the Currie Division’s offensive player-of-the-week after putting in a terrific effort in the Muskies’ 45-29 loss to visiting St. […]
The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—The chief of the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Northern Ontario says the federal and provincial governments must help his community overcome the effects of decades of mercury poisoning. Chief Simon Fobister Sr. said in addition to serious health impacts, there was social and economic devastation […]
Staff The accolades just keep coming for local artist Cher Pruys. Her photorealistic painting, “Crushed,” recently won first place in the Society of Canadian Artists’ elected member show, which opened Sept. 9 and runs through Oct. 2 at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art in St. John’s, Nfld. The show […]
Press Release Knox United Church here is pleased to welcome “The Great Plains” musical group tonight at 7 p.m. Dubbed as “plain folk making great music,” Darrel and Saskia Delaronde will be presenting fabulous Canadian music with Celtic, bluegrass, and Gospel flavors all wrapped around extremely beautiful melodies. They perform […]
Bill Fostey, 86, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. He was born Oct. 11, 1929 in Fort Frances to John and Annie Fostey. As a young man, Bill joined the local paper mill, working there for more than 42 […]
Staff It was like the Oscars but with more spice. Green’s Brand Source and TD Canada Trust were the award-winners at yesterday’s “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off,” hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. “Top Gun Chili” (Green’s) won for People’s Choice while “Blazing Saddles TD Chili” dazzled some local […]
Staff A black-and-gold wave washed over Kenora yesterday and will be bearing down on Geraldton by next week. The Muskie boys’ golf team made history by securing the program’s first-ever NorWOSSA championship yesterday at Beauty Bay Golf Course. Fort High clinched the title by finishing first at the NorWOSSA final […]
