the NHU During the week of Feb. 16-20, Northwestern Health Unit staff will be promoting the next phase of its “Do One Thing” campaign: positive ticketing for active families. Staff will “ticket” families they catch doing physical activity together. Send a picture of your family being active together to efischer@nwhu.on.ca […]
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Staff Mitaanjigamiing First Nation will host a “Math Night” for families on Tuesday (Feb. 17) starting at 4:15 p.m. at the multi-use facility there. “[We will be]] incorporating fun, educational math games with traditional Anishinaabe teachings,” noted education director Sherry Lynne Sinclair. “It should be a fun night,” she enthused. […]
Heather Latter Janice Marshall checked out the goodies up for sale this morning during the 18th-annual “Friends of the Library” Valentine’s Day bake sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. A variety of heart-shaped cookies and cakes were available, as well as breads, jelly, fudge, and more.
Joey Payeur Jamie Davis’ team was so on its game, it even surpassed his prediction for the game. Graeme Kitt and Jarred Taylor each netted hat tricks as the Muskie boys’ hockey team routed the host St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) 13-0 to conclude their NorWOSSA regular season last night. […]
Joey Payeur The battle may have gone the way of the Dryden Eagles. But the war is a long way from over. The Muskie girls’ hockey team fell 3-2 to Dryden here last night in the NorWOSSA regular-season finale for both squads. Head coach Scott Clendenning was steamed over two […]
Staff With the deadline for nominations for the 19th-annual business awards coming up this Wednesday (Feb. 18), interest in the awards is building, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce said. As of late yesterday, Chamber manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad noted at least one nomination had been received for nearly all of […]
Staff There will be fun activities for children and their parents to do on the Family Day weekend. The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hosting a family ski Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at its Rocky Inlet ski trails. Whether they’re expert skiers or beginners, families are encouraged to come […]
Press Release Resolute Forest Products Inc. and six First Nations chiefs held an official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on Tuesday that sets out a framework for negotiating business agreements related to the company’s sawmill investments in Northwestern Ontario. On hand for the signing, hosted by Resolute, were Couchiching […]
Press Release The Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan presents “Through the Eyes of a Student,” an exhibit featuring the Grade 10 digital photography class at Atikokan High School. It will run from Feb. 14-March 21. The gallery is located on the lower level of the Voyageur Mall. Its hours are Tuesday […]
Joey Payeur Kent Walchuk of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, left, and Lakers’ forward Lucas DeBenedet pitted their face-off artistry against one another during the second period of the Lakers’ 2-1 win Tuesday night at “The Duke.”
Heather Latter St. Michael’s Grade 1 students Christopher Wood, left, and Ben Wielinga celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday by donning spiffy “100th day” glasses and crowns, as well as taking part in a variety of classroom activities based around the number “100.”
Press Release In the continuous effort to appeal to more curlers, including students, the annual Church Bonspiel is being held on a Saturday again this year. It is set for March 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Frances Curling Club. This is a fun event that attracts curling participants […]
