Sarah Pruys Zebra mussels, an invasive species of freshwater clam identifiable by their brown and cream-coloured striped shell, were discovered this spring in a Minnesota lake that eventually flows into the Rainy River. “They were discovered in Sand Lake and Little Sand Lake, which are about 100 km straight south […]
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Joey Payeur Without the mentors he encountered growing up on the Garden River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie, Ted Nolan knows he never would have made it as far as he has. Next February, the former NHL player and head coach will be going even farther—all the way to […]
Sarah Pruys Hayden Allam poured juice at her “store” while her cousin, Connor Sovereign, collected money and passed out straws to Alayla Paypompee, Kassidy McDonald, and Ariana Indian on Second Street East late Thursday afternoon. “Hayden’s Store” also stocks sock animals they plan to sell at a later date.
Duane Hicks Ben Guild, four, showed he could ride his bike in a straight line Friday during a bike rodeo at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre. It was conducted by OPP summer students Jessica Coran and Sierra Cousineau, aided by Kiwanis Builders Club members Evelyn Stanger and Katelyn Bruyere.
Duane Hicks Local centenarian Fran Shelfantook held a book-signing for her new latest work, “Emma’s Story,” on Thursday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. She met with a number of fans, who also enjoyed tea and scones. Shelfantook already is working on the third book in her trilogy, which chronicles […]
Lucas Punkari Marcel Pagee fired a pitch last Tuesday evening as the Sight & Sound Wolves battled the Dawson Tigers in a Rainy River District Fastball League playoff game at VanJura here.
Smith-Leonard–Born to Sean Smith and Danielle Leonard, of Manitou Rapids, Ontario , a boy, Majic Rose, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. on July 20, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
James Edward (Jim) ARMSTRONG May 17, 1950 – July 29, 2013 He struggled with life after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 13 years. Jim lived his entire life in Fort Frances and had enthusiasm for many sports. He especially enjoyed curling, golfing, boating and was […]
