Ken Kellar Miranda Wilson, left, and Christopher Wood watched as instructor Meghan Spooner demonstrated how to trim the dome off their cakes as part of the “Make and Bake” camp put on by Confederation College this week. Spooner walked participants through essential baking techniques, and everyone tried their hands at […]
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Marc Stuempfle Local residents had their first look at some of the anglers participating in the 2019 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship yesterday evening during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship Boston Pizza boat parade. Family members of Jordan Stus and Vince Godbout (Team #33), above, enjoyed waving and throwing […]
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Youth who are interested in developing a business of their own are encouraged to sign up for the “Head Start in Business” Youth Enterprise Day Camp that’s coming to Fort Frances next week (July 22-26). The camp is for children ages nine-13 and is being held at the Northern Community […]
The Associated Press LAFAYETTE, Tenn.–Authorities say a pipe bomb exploded in a Tennessee garage while a man was working on it, injuring his hand. WKRN-TV reports an explosion occurred in a Macon County garage early this morning. The man’s girlfriend told Macon County Sheriff Martin Gammons he was injured while […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–University of Calgary researchers say a newly discovered type of cell appears to repair heart damage in mice. The scientists say they’ve found the same type of cell in humans and believe it could foster new therapies for heart disease. Researcher and cardiac surgeon Paul Fedak says […]
The Associated PressNick Perry WELLINGTON, New Zealand–Two little blue penguins just couldn’t stay away from a New Zealand sushi store, returning to nest there even after police had captured them and escorted them back to the ocean. Wellington police described them as “waddling vagrants,” while the store’s co-owner joked he […]
Tonight will be mainly clear but may see a strong thunderstorm along with a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and comfortable. Expect a high of 26 (79) and a low of 12 (54). Saturday will be variably cloudy with a high of 25 (77) […]
Staff The Borderland Soccer League women’s division saw its first draw of the season on Tuesday night. Neither Al’s Racquet Stringing nor La Place Rendez-Vous could get the better of each other as the game ended with a 3-3 score. Ryndi Veldhuisen scored twice while Courtney Buckshot also bulged the […]
Staff Vaughan Wilson and Jaxon Calder both homered to pace the Barwick Blue Knights to a 15-2 romp over the Rainy River Royals in Rainy River District Fastball League action on Tuesday night. Tanner Smith garnered the pitching win for the Blue Knights (10-4) over Myron Armstrong of the Royals […]
Ken Kellar Fort High manufacturing teacher Robert Guertin showed Nathan Spuzak how to bend a piece of metal to create a handle for his cowbell project during the “Mind Over Metal Camp” held at Fort Frances High School put on by Seven Generations Education Institute and the CWB Welding Foundation. […]
Marc Stuempfle William, left, and Dreydan, right, went searching for exotic animals on a safari adventure yesterday during the Fort Frances Museum’s “Square Days” at the Rainy Lake Square. Every time the kids found a new animal, they received stamps to put on their safari scavenger hunt passport. “Square Days” […]
