Joey Payeur David Pryde wasn’t content with just being along for the ride. Rather, he chose to get behind the wheel and drive the Fort Frances Lakers’ to home-ice advantage throughout the SIJHL playoffs. Making his junior debut, the former Muskie netted three goals to help the Lakers to an […]
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Duane Hicks Fort Frances Little Theatre is back in action and putting together a production of the comedy, “Office Hours.” The comic romp will be performed as dinner theatre on April 23-25 at the Copper River Inn here. Director Cathy Richards said the production marks the company’s first in quite […]
Heather Latter The Nestor Falls recreation committee is hoping the recent cold spell will break in time for its 33rd-annual Winter Carnival on March 7-8. The bitter cold of last winter didn’t subside until after the event—leaving participants battling temperatures of near minus-40 C with the wind chill, whether they […]
Duane Hicks Jason Supinski was among the 200-plus local mill workers who lost their jobs back in February, 2013. But as the saying goes, when a door closes, a window opens and Supinski started his own business—opening Jay’s Auto Repair and Cool Air Mechanical in December of that year. Then […]
Heather Latter The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It)” self-esteem retreat for young women is gearing up for its third year in 2015 and again is vying for some money to help make it happen. The idea was submitted last week to the “Tbaytel for Good” initiative, which is […]
Heather Latter The northwest corner of the field at Fort Frances High School will house a new structure this spring. The Ministry of Natural Resources will be installing a new weather station there that will benefit both parties. “We had a weather station at the school in Mine Centre so […]
Duane Hicks Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) has received $300,000 from the provincial government to promote inclusive employment as well as improve services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. The funding boon will allow the agency to implement a new training program for staff members on customized […]
Heather Latter There were screams of joy and excitement ringing throughout the Martin household in Emo earlier this month when 12-year-old Star Martin got the call. “The girl said congratulations and asked if I knew why she was saying that,” the Grade 7 student recalled. “Then she told me I […]
Joey Payeur A simple social media connection led to the future visit of undoubtedly the most famous figure skater to ever grace the surface of the Ice For Kids Arena. Kaetlyn Osmond, who won silver for Canada in the inaugural team competition at last year’s Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, […]
Heather Latter Mike Pistilli, Fire Operations Supervisor with MNR Fort Frances, showed where the new weather station will be located—at Fort Frances High School—in relation to the nine other weather stations in the region. They are located about 60 km apart to help predict the variable weather of the area.
Heather Latter Robert Moore School students and parents checked out the teeth on different animal skulls last Wednesday during a family fun science and math night there. Entitled “Around the World,” families were able to take part in a number of hands-on experiments, activities, and demonstrations—many provided by staff of […]
Dave Ogilvie Darlene Fletcher was on hand at the Women’s Institute luncheon last week with her extensive doll collection. Those on hand not only enjoyed a fantastic lunch, but also spent time examining these unique dolls. Proceeds from luncheon will go towards the upkeep of the Heritage Museum in Emo.
