Heather Latter The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It)” self-esteem retreat for young women was exactly that—awesome! The second-annual event, held this past weekend at Sunny Cove here, saw 70 girls from across the region come together to nurture and develop self-esteem, build confidence, create friendships, and explore areas […]
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Joey Payeur Tyson-Skylar Morrisseau made it back to the NWOSSAA golf championships on a bad wing and a prayer. Good thing he’ll have three good wingmen to accompany him. Morrisseau and fellow Muskie Kendyn Faragher earned spots in the field that will tee off at the Strathcona Golf Club in […]
Duane Hicks Carole Wilde and FFPC president and CEO Joerg Ruppenstein got a detailed look at her electricity bill after getting her signed up for electronic billing yesterday at the FFPC office here. The public can go to ffpc.fort-frances.com and switch to e-billing.
Heather Latter Despite being held a bit later than usual, Payton Bragg and Alex McKelvie were crowned the Fort Frances mini-queen and king on Saturday in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The outgoing royals were Isabelle Meeks and Aiden Jean.
Submitted Hunter Neilson, far right, posed with the principal of the school and several students he met while in India.
Joey Payeur Thunder Bay North Stars’ goalie Nathaniel Dupuis got a red-light sunburn on the back of his neck after Laker Matt Vela launched this rocket to the top shelf during a power play to tie their SIJHL contest at 4-4 early in the third period here Saturday night. Fort […]
Duane Hicks Mike Canfield, left, and Jeff Savage of BDO Canada, along with their respective teams, are competing to collect the most donated food as part of the “Drive Away Hunger” campaign. They are accepting non-perishable food items at the local BDO Canada office (375 Scott St.) until Oct. 17. […]
Duane Hicks Local voters will get the chance to hear what those running for mayor and town council have to say next Tuesday (Oct. 7) when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidates’ forum. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Chamber […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre is hosting its semi-annual clothing giveaway next week and still is accepting donations. “We do this to make sure everyone has appropriate clothes for the seasons,” said Karly Rousseau, an aboriginal family support worker, noting right now they’ll be focusing on warm clothing. “We […]
the MNRF There is one active fire in the Northwest Region. Red Lake Fire #33, located near Sydney Lake, was “under control” at 0.1 hectares at last report. This lightning-caused blaze, which was confirmed Saturday, initially received an air attack. It now will be monitored until it is declared “out.” […]
Joey Payeur Forward Alex Rezansoff used a power move on Thunder Bay North Stars’ defenceman Brett Wolframe to get this shot off against goalie Nathaniel Dupuis during the first period of the Lakers’ 6-5 win here Friday night.
Heather Latter Outgoing mini-queen Isabelle Meeks crowned this year’s winner, Payton Bragg, of Stratton on Saturday in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Alex McKelvie of Fort Frances was named the new mini-king.
