Staff The United Native Friendship Centre is gearing up for its semi-annual clothing giveaway—and is in need of more donations. “We don’t have a lot right now and we’d like more,” said Karly Rousseau, an aboriginal family support worker. She added they’ll be focusing on clothes for the summer season. […]
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Piano Division (Friday, April 17) •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 4—1. Kaylen Cunningham •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 3—1. Grace Kooistra (Honours) 2. Katrina Koomans (Honours) •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Children’s Songs, Level 3—1. Katrina Koomans (Honours) 2. (tie) Star Martin and Grace Kooistra (Honours) •Piano Solo, Method […]
the OPP Dryden OPP officers were called to investigate an incident of found human remains that were located April 16 along Highway 17, about 10 km west of Vermilion Bay. This incident is being investigated by the Northwest Region Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Northwest Regional Forensic Identification […]
the OPP The OPP would like to make the public aware of a recent scam that was reported to police. People are receiving texts from Revenue Canada advising them to click on the provided link to access their tax refunds. If at any time you feel an e-mail or a […]
Courtesy of Michael Christianson – Dryden Observer Bill Salonen presented the trophy bearing his name to Lakers’ captain Miles Nolan on Saturday night in Dryden following Fort Frances’ 3-1 win over the Ice Dogs in Game 6 to take the best-of-seven SIJHL final by a 4-2 margin.
Joey Payeur Nathan Park and Pierce Dushenko were doing mid-air body bumps in full goalie gear. Roshen Jaswal had a replica championship belt slung over his shoulder. Sticks, gloves, and helmets strewn all over one half of the ice in a pattern dictated by chaotic merriment. Signs of celebration were […]
Duane Hicks These two- and three-year old students enrolled in Dancemakers School of Dance won over the hearts of the audience during the school’s 16th-annual recital Saturday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The show, which also ran Friday night, featured dozens of dance numbers reflecting students of varied styles.
Staff A trailer burned down at the Lakeview Trailer Court here in the early-morning hours of Saturday. Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze on Pine Crescent after midnight. The residents, including two adults and five children, escaped the flames. No injuries were reported. The cause of […]
the OPP The OPP’s Rainy River District Detachment is looking for assistance from the public. Sometime between April 6 and April 8, a pick-up truck was stolen from a business on Highway 11 in Emo. The pickup truck is described as a white 2004 Ford F-350, bearing Ontario licence plate […]
Piano Division (Thursday, April 16) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Advanced—1. Alexa Veldhuisen and Mika Kooistra (Honours) 2. Madison Krikke and Judy Wu (Honours) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Intermediate—1. Mya Hamilton and Kaylyn Levesque (Honours) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Elementary—1. Christian and Callahan Wiedenhoeft (First […]
Staff The Thunder Bay North Stars announced yesterday they were parting ways after two seasons with head coach Jeremy Adduono, who just was named the league’s coach of the year. The Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal reported today that Adduono sent a text to the newspaper, stating, “At this time it’s in […]
Joey Payeur Kayla Windego of One Hit Wonders (69) and Lena Copenace of Kiss My Pass engaged in a fierce net battle during the third set of the final of the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League last night at Fort High. Kiss My Pass upset One Hit Wonders, the league’s […]
