Duane Hicks Laura Gosse is the new community engagement co-ordinator at the Fort Frances Museum. Over the next year, she mainly will be focusing on working with local First Nations’ residents to see how they would like their history told. The Red Deer, Alta. native is urging the public to […]
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Staff The SIJHL yesterday announced the rescheduling of last night’s game between the Fort Frances Lakers and visiting English River Miners. It now will be held this Sunday (March 11) at 2:30 p.m. at the Ice for Kids Arena. The cause of the postponement was issues with the Miners’ bus […]
The Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–A Virginia man wants to parlay his heartbreak into a happy ending for another couple. The Virginian-Pilot reported Steven Crocker is soliciting stories from couples who want to tie the knot but can’t afford a ring. To the victors go the spoils of his own […]
The Associated PressJill LawlessDanica Kirka LONDON–Britain’s top domestic security official today described the attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter with a rare chemical agent as a “brazen and reckless act” that will be answered without hesitation when the facts become clear. Home Secretary Amber Rudd told the […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The federal Liberals are on a promotional blitz to tout a key promise in their latest federal budget aimed at one day providing extra benefits to the working poor. The Liberals are keen to promote the changes and the extra $1 billion in annual spending for […]
Duane Hicks A vendors’ market meant for young entrepreneurs to get some experience–and make a few bucks–is slated for next Thursday (March 15). The “Mini-Market” will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. downstairs at Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.) “It’s just to give them something to do during the March Break […]
Duane Hicks Grade 3 student Delcie Ivanovich bought some treats Tuesday during a fundraiser bake sale put on by Rae-Ann Wood’s Grade 2 class at St. Michael’s School. The class sold baked goods they had made on Monday, as well as goodies contributed by school staff. The bake sale raised […]
The Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y.–Calgary Flames’ rookie goalie David Rittich cared little about missing out on his first career shutout bid with 18 seconds left. The first 25 shots he stopped mattered more–and Calgary snapping a four-game skid to gain ground in a tightly-contested Western Conference playoff race with a […]
The Associated PressNoah Trister DETROIT–In the final seconds of both regulation and overtime, DeMar DeRozan pushed the ball up the court and went straight toward the basket. The first time, he threw down a dunk for the game’s most spectacular highlight. Then a few minutes later, DeRozan had the ball […]
Duane Hicks Ava Pratt chowed down on a tasty “auger dog” during “SnOasis 6” on Saturday afternoon. The Friends of the Museum reported cooking up and giving away about 215 of the spiral-cut hotdogs.
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Girl Guides Unit 36 hosted its first enrolment ceremony last week. During the ceremony, the 23 members (Sparks ages five-six, Brownies ages seven-eight, and Guides ages nine-12) received official enrolment and also received the badges they have been working towards. “I am proud we […]
Duane Hicks Meghan Spooner led a group of young children during a “Storytime” yoga session held inside the museum during “SnOasis 6” on Saturday afternoon. The kids were urged to follow Spooner’s various stretches and movements.
