Ken Kellar Macarthur Wilde, left, in the role of Ren McCormack, and Brianna Eldridge (Ariel) showed off their moves during a dress rehearsal for the Fort Frances High School’s production of “Footloose The Musical.” The adaptation of the 1984 classic is set to open tonight at 7:30 p.m., and will […]
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Submitted The string section of the Borderland Community Orchestra prepared for their 20th anniversary and Mother’s Day concert this Sunday.
Ken Kellar Bryson DeGagne, front right, and Raelle Ducharme walked Zoe and Darla during the Voyageur Lion Club’s Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday. DeGagne raised $890 for the walk, the most for the day, and also the club record for the most money raised by an individual.
Ken Kellar Emcee Melanie Williams of Party Rock DJ Services took to the stage to direct those attending the “Spring in Hawaii Gala” at the Emo Arena to the different tables set up for the night. The gala also featured “Island Breeze,” a group from Steinbach that played familiar tunes […]
Ken Kellar Rosina Woodgate, right, collected playing cards from her parents, Maria and Shawn Woodgate, as they sharpened their number skills at the Math Night held at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility on Thursday evening. The night was held by the Northwest Catholic District School Board and Couchiching First Nation and […]
Ken Kellar George Meekis, left, Nikita Morrisseau, Darcy Whitecrow, Stephanie Legree and Jess Wilson posed for a photo at the “We Wear Red” BBQ held at the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services building on King’s Highway on Sunday. Whitecrow is a National Aboriginal Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW) […]
Sam Odrowski Mayor June Caul, left, Nigigoonsiminikaaning Chief Will Windigo, Mitaanjigamiing Chief Janice Henderson, Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault, and Naicatchewenin Chief Wayne Smith shared big smiles before cutting into the celebration cake following the signing of the Joint Declaration of Friendship and Intent at Point Park last Wednesday. A BBQ […]
By Candice Choi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — If you want to skip meat, a new era of options is here. Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are among the companies racing to tap into the massive U.S. market of meat eaters by more closely mimicking the taste of beef […]
By Mike Stobbe And Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black, according to new reports that highlight racial disparities in care during and after childbirth. Black women, along with Native Americans and Alaska natives, are three […]
Ken Kellar Staff and supporters of the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association and Fort Frances Mayor June Caul held up the CMHA flag for “Mental Health Week” on Monday. CMHA will be holding events and workshops throughout the district this week in support of “Mental Health […]
Jamie Mountain The Muskie boys’ soccer team had a tough start to their weekend but got better as it went along. Fort High compiled a 2-2 record at the St. John’s-Ravenscourt Eagles’ pre-season tournament in Winnipeg held Friday through Sunday. “It was great to have that competition before starting the […]
Staff The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) has recently announced the finalists for its awards for the 2018-19 season, with four SIJHL-based players being named for the accolades. Each of the finalists were determined in voting completed by each of the CJHL’s 10-member leagues for their respective efforts during the […]
