Duane Hicks Jim Rognerud of International Falls deftly removed the pelt of a beaver Saturday morning during the trappers’ workshop at the Métis Hall.
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Submitted A large crowd of family and friends gathered Saturday at the home of Kim Jo Bliss to help her parents, Louise and Tony Bliss, celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Emo couple, whose actual anniversary is Jan. 25, marked the occasion with a trip to Nashville, where they enjoyed an […]
Jamie Mountain Jordon Bazylewski, left, Kian McEvoy, and Brett Schram all were looking at the line of their shot during the Muskie boys’ curling rink’s loss to the Rainy River Owls on Monday afternoon at the NorWOSSA championships at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The Muskies compiled a 2-2 record […]
Jamie Mountain Peyton Avis offered a friendly smile as he poured some coffee for those who attended the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s annual tea and bake sale Saturday afternoon at the Fort High cafeteria. The event featured sandwiches, desserts, tea/coffee, and a penny table, as well as a Muskie photo […]
Jamie Mountain Samantha Clifford, who plays third for the Tirzah Keffer rink, prepared to send her rock down the ice during her squad’s 8-6 loss to Crystal Wojtowicz (Kenora) on Sunday morning at the Region 1 Curling Club Championships at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The local rink compiled a […]
Sam Odrowski Two students from Sturgeon Creek School were presented with the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly “Recognition of Excellence” from director of education Heather Campbell for their upcoming dramatic arts production, “Mary Poppins,” during last Tuesday night’s regular board meeting at the Education Centre here.
Duane Hicks Tina Geerdinck, left, Jesse Carmody, Dale Fortes, and Jeanette Roth showed off a heart-shaped pizza at Boston Pizza here–just like the kind customers can order tomorrow for a special Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Proceeds will go to KidSport Fort Frances.
Submitted Jeff Gustafson on stage at his first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament with Canadian emcee Dave Mecer.
Jamie Mountain The Fort Frances Lakers have some more confidence in their game after a weekend sweep against the Minnesota Iron Rangers. The Lakers took care of business with a pair of 7-2 wins against the last-place Iron Rangers (3-40-0-0) in Hoyt Lakes on Friday and Saturday. Fort Frances was […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–A narrow, snow-covered gravel road winds its way to a hidden gate that opens to a parcel of land on the southern tip of Calgary. But it’s not a typical ranch property. Behind large, wire fences live a Przewalski wild horse native to Mongolia, Vancouver Island […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Changes to Ontario’s autism program are raising concerns that thousands of autistic children who will receive fewer hours of therapy will be pushed into schools unable to properly accommodate them. The government announced last week that in order to clear a backlog of 23,000 children waiting […]
Sam Odrowski Trying to navigate Canada’s culture, society, and social structures can be difficult as a newcomer and finding people who are in a similar situation can be very beneficial. To help those who are new here make friends and network with fellow immigrants, the Valley Adult Learning Association (V.A.L.A.) […]
