Duane Hicks It’s not too late to get your tickets to see the Royal Canadian Air Force’s iconic “Snowbirds” demonstration team. Canada’s premier aerobatics flying team, also known as the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, is coming here next Wednesday (June 10) at 6 p.m. to perform at the Fort Frances […]
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Lindsay Campbell With 2015 marking the 100th year of the Cornell barn, two concerts are planned there this summer to commemorate the historical milestone. The barn, which still has its original wood, was finished in 1915 by William Pope, Kim Cornell’s great-grandfather on his mother’s side. “That barn was built […]
Joey Payeur Seven wins in seven games this NorWOSSA season—none by less than two goals—have the Muskies looking to cause havoc at the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships, which begin tomorrow in North Bay tomorrow. Fort High advanced to the provincial showdown after capturing its fifth-straight NorWOSSA crown with a 5-0 win […]
Heather Latter Zone 72 District Commander Ed Kennedy, left, accompanied Wayne Baker, newly-elected commander for District 7 Royal Canadian Legion, to place a wreath at the Fort Frances cenotaph during “Decoration Day” ceremonies there Saturday. The day is meant to recognize fallen soldiers from the area, as well as those […]
Duane Hicks Emily Jerry, five, was hanging out with her canine pals, “Allie,” left, and “Tucker,” just before Sunday’s annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. Jerry has been in the dog walk every year since she was born.
Lindsay Campbell Kim Cornell of Cornell Farms stood in front of his barn that turns 100 years old this year. The family will be holding its first barn concert of the summer on June 15 at the La Vallee Road North landmark.
Joey Payeur Muskie Caleb Koomans saw an opening around the corner on a Kenora Broncos’ defender and took advantage before eventually feeding Max Williams in front for a 2-0 Fort High lead in the first half in the NorWOSSA final here last Wednesday. The black-and-gold went on to a 5-0 […]
Heather Latter Monica Garvie drew the winning ticket for the June “Trip of the Month” draw as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked yesterday at International Travel Services. Allene Perusse of Fort Frances will be heading to Ireland—a trip valued at $4,500. Next month’s trip is to Azores, Portugal ($4,600).
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Herricanes’ pitcher Micaela Jack was all smiles after knocking down a comebacker hit by Michelle Tymkin of the Fort Frances Mud Dogs. But Jack’s subsequent throw to first went wide of the bag, allowing Megan Reid to scamper home from third with the go-ahead run in […]
submitted by Trish Law The 1st Fort Frances Guides and Pathfinders helped to plant the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s courtyard at Rainycrest yesterday evening. Here, Girl Guide Piper Caldwell wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty to help beautify the garden.
Staff Trustees will hear about the success of the Rainy River District School Board’s annual speech contest tonight at the board’s regular meeting—the final one for the 2014/15 school year. A report to the board notes the speech contest supports two of its strategic goals of purposeful learning, such as […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers cleared up some unfinished business and also made steps to move forward to next season. Head coach/general manager Wayne Strachan officially announced the trade of forward Nolan Ross to the RBC Cup champion Portage Terriers (MJHL), which was first reported in the Daily Bulletin last […]
