LEBLANC–Born to Robin and Tami, nee Mann, of Stratton, Ont., a girl, Kallahan Sophia, weighing 9 lbs. 4 oz. on December 20, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
fftimes
I’m sitting here at work writing the first column of the New Year and fighting for the space between me and the computer desk with my “buddha,” which took on a life of its own after too many deep-fried appetizers and truffle chocolates over the holidays. I realized my predicament […]
I did it. I successfully completed my first-ever “Polar Plunge” in the chilly waters of Rainy Lake on New Year’s Day and I’m happy to report that everything went swimmingly. Nothing froze. Nothing shattered due to the cold. And most importantly, nothing fell off. I’d even go so far as […]
He was not a citizen of the community nor district, yet he won the hearts of Fort Frances, Emo, Rainy River, and every other community that hosted a fishing tournament. Lionel Robert passed away suddenly Dec. 27 at the age of 54. He arrived in Fort Frances in 1995 to […]
One of the defining characteristics of Northwestern Ontario is its geographic size—57.7 percent of Ontario’s land mass to be exact. However, in that area resides only 6.9 percent of the provincial population. With this in mind, as well as the combined result of an aging and declining population, it is […]
Lorne Gill showed his patriotism Monday before jumping into the icy waters of Rainy Lake at the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Gill won a prize for best costume and was the event’s top fundraiser ever, with $3,522. —Melanie Béchard photo
Museum curator Pam Hawley looked over her plans for the placement of new cupboards in the upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. The upper level is nearly complete, and is not only more spacious for the new exhibit that will be installed there, but sports refurbished hardwood floors, track lighting […]
The Lions Park in Emo was full of people sliding on Friday afternoon, as both youth and adults took advantage of the snow-covered hill. Here, Megan Middel of Chicago was all smiles as she took her turn. —Heather Ogilvie photos
Troy Woolsey and his nephew, Adam George, enjoyed a day of tobogganing down the side of the overpass here last Thursday. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Ethan Jordbro, 14, looked on as Jillian Gustafson, 11, lunged for a shot during play at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Complex. Gustafson beat Jordbro in five sets to capture the ‘C’ division title. Anniss Seid won the ‘A’ division while […]
Jay Desrosiers joyfully leaped into Rainy Lake in some hockey gear yesterday afternoon during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Desrosiers and co-worker Jenni Condon both represented B•93 FM at the event. —Melanie Béchard photo
Katie Black made a splash as she hit the water during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” yesterday. Black is a member of the Fort Frances High School Leo Club, a youth division of the Lions Club. —Melanie Béchard photo
