Submitted Joan Christensen, who plays the society page editor, rehearsed her lines for the upcoming stage production of “It Can’t Happen Here,” a 1935 novel by Minnesota-born novelist Sinclair Lewis, presented by the Borealis Bards in collaboration with Icebox Radio Theatre.
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of the RRDSB Students opened their Valentines yesterday during a Valentine’s Day party at J.W. Walker School. Walker also had a bake sale, with funds going to the Fort Frances Community Chest while over at Robert Moore School, students in Michelle Cain’s Grade 5 class held a bake sale, with […]
From the OPP Four people have been charged with 10 drug-related offences following arrests in Kenora on Tuesday. The arrests stemmed from a joint police investigation focused on methamphetamine trafficking in and around the Kenora area. Seized during the investigation were crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, cannabis marijuana, Canadian currency, and other […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers made sure not to go on another lengthy slide. And with only 11 games left in the regular season, it’s best to stop the bleeding now. Jaedin Ness scored twice to lead the Lakers to a 6-3 win over the lowly Minnesota Iron Rangers last […]
The Canadian PressLinda Givetash VANCOUVER–Researchers studying the activity of whales off British Columbia’s coast have had an unusual and “surreal” encounter with a sperm whale. Jared Towers is part of a Fisheries and Oceans Canada team monitoring the sound of cetaceans and marine mammals using a network of hydrophones in […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning to overhaul the way the federal government relates to indigenous peoples, proposing a new legislative framework designed to pave the way toward stronger rights and greater control over their own destiny. “We need to both recognize and implement indigenous rights,” […]
Duane Hicks Motus O Dance Theatre captivated the audience with its performance of “Prisoner of Tehran” on Tuesday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The latest instalment in the “Tour de Fort” entertainment series saw the troupe tell the affecting story of Iranian teenager Marina Nemat, who was imprisoned and tortured […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson LOS ANGELES–Even when Tiger Woods hardly ever lost, he never could win at Riviera. Woods resumes his comeback from a fourth back surgery at the Genesis Open–marking his return to the course where he made his PGA Tour debut as a 16-year-old amateur, and the course […]
Mark ThiessenThe Associated PressSeth Borenstein ANCHORAGE, Alaska–Some polar bears in the Arctic are shedding pounds during the time they should be beefing up, a new study shows. It’s the climate change diet and scientists say it’s not good. They blame global warming for the dwindling ice cover on the Arctic […]
Staff How I set Your Mother and Kiss My Pass both garnered the maximum six points in Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League action Thursday night. The Volley Llamas were right behind, nabbing four points. Scared Hitless and Bumping Uglies each grabbed three while Take A Hit earned two. Duck and […]
Duane Hicks The new temporary “pop-up” homeless shelter is in dire need of volunteers. Plans have been in motion for the past few months to open the “Out of the Cold Homeless Shelter,” located in the Apostolic Way Church on Victoria Avenue here, but it simply can’t happen without helping […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next men’s fellowship breakfast will be held this Saturday (Feb. 17) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Pastor Ryan MacDonald from the Salvation Army in Fort Frances will be the guest speaker. […]
