Who says small communities aren’t full of fun activities? Devlin/La Vallee sure proves that to be untrue as several events are happening here in the next month. The first is an art show and sale at Crossroads School on Thursday, May 3. The students have been doing paintings with Fort […]
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Local rhythmic gymnasts Katie Pearce and Chanelle Matthews competed at a meet in Winnipeg over the weekend and were pleased with their performances. “I was quite impressed with how they did,” Fort Frances Gymnastic Academy coach Mirela Bica noted Monday. “They listened to everything I said and that makes you […]
Begun in the early 1990s, the Fort Frances Youth Soccer program has seen a steady increase in participation over the years. This year, for the first time, numbers have climbed above 700. “It’s great news and we’re very happy the program has been so well accepted by local parents and […]
The Muskie senior boys’ doubles team of Jamie Jensen and Tim Desjardins, who had gone undefeated to win NorWOSSA gold, met their toughest competition last Wednesday at the NWOSSAA badminton showdown in Atikokan. Although playing against more polished teams, the pair managed to keep their winning streak intact for the […]
The warm spring rains and greening grass signal the start of another Muskie soccer season. The girls’ program, headed by second-year coaches Laura and Adam Craig, is looking for bigger and better things this season. “We have set very high expectations for this year,” said Laura Craig. “Compared to last […]
The Border Skating Club held its annual awards banquet earlier this month at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Awards were presented as follows: •Agnes McEvoy Trophy—Chelsey Skirten; •Most Improved Primary Level Skaters—Emma Kunkel (dance), Kelli Cole (skills), and Hannah McLeod (free); •Most Dedicated Program Assistant—Sierra Cousineau, Erika Moffitt, and Chelsey […]
Joey Galloway of Emo, the #01 Modified driver, attended the 2007 season-opener at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Mn. (south of Rochester). Saturday (April 21) was a beautiful spring day, but with a very strong wind blowing at the race track. With a total car count of 104 in […]
The Memorial Sports Centre will be a hub of activity this Friday and Saturday (April 27-28) when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show gets underway. “Everything’s coming together and falling into place,” said Chamber office manager Dawn Booth. “There’s lots things on the go this […]
The Fort Frances Badminton Club brought home two medals after competing in the Manitoba Junior Badminton Open in Winnipeg over the weekend. Kimika Alexander took silver in the under-13 girls’ singles event. Melissa Liew of IPP won gold (21-11, 21-6). And Erin Gustafson and Taylor Shouldice teamed up to capture […]
The local Kiwanis Club once again was successful raising money to help district children with its 29th-annual TV auction on Saturday. Kiwanian Shanda DeGagne-Begin, chairperson of the TV auction committee, said Monday that while the numbers still were being added up and expenses factored in, the club will end up […]
While many local residents no doubt watch The Weather Network each morning to see what Mother Nature holds in store for the day ahead, Fort Frances will help it gather district storm data down the road. Community Services manager George Bell informed council Monday night that The Weather Network has […]
The Salvation Army is asking local residents to remember those in need and lend a hand this spring—either with their time or their donations. “The ‘Red Shield’ campaign is just around the corner, and first of all we want to say thank you to the community for their support in […]
