Heather Latter Sue Schaefer (a.k.a. “Mrs. Pudding”) stopped by J.W. Walker School last week to talk to Grade 7 and 8 students from local schools about diabetes, as well as healthy eating and active living. She also offered a free presentation last Tuesday night at La Place Rendez-Vous, which was […]
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Joey Payeur Evan Erickson of the Minnesota Iron Rangers, left, and Bryce Lipinski of the Fort Frances Lakers were intense face-off circle combatants during the first period of the Lakers’ 1-0 double-overtime victory in Game 1 of the SIJHL’s best-of-seven Bill Salonen Cup final on Friday at the Ice for […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis voiced his approval of the town’s new brand—Fort Frances Boundless—during yesterday evening’s council meeting, adding it marks an ambitious new era for the community.
Heather Latter Debby Cousineau, left, of the Northwestern Health Unit here, chatted with Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, the organization’s new Medical Officer of Health, yesterday during her first visit to the local office. Having began her post on April 1 based in Kenora, Dr. Young-Hoon replaces Dr. James Arthurs, who retired […]
English Drama Division Monday, April 14 Serious Monologue, Grade 11 and 12—1. Taylor Shouldice 2. Christian Windego Choral Reading, Grades 11 and 12—Honorable Mention: FFHS Special Education Class Dramatic presentation, open—1. Noah Paleczny and Callahan Wiedenhoeft Serious Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo Poetry, Kindergarten—1. Alexis Latter Humorous Solo […]
Staff It was a terrific start for Tyler Miller. He and his Kenora Thistles teammates could have done without the ending. One of four players with Fort Frances connections on the Thistles, Miller scored the game’s opening goal, but was part of a full-team meltdown that saw the Brantford Blast […]
Staff The question as to whether Fort Frances should be considered as a possible site for a casino will be included on the ballot in the municipal election this fall. A public meeting was held during yesterday’s regular council meeting at which time none spoke against the inclusion of the […]
Staff A student from Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton will receive the “Recognition of Excellence” from the Northwest Catholic District School Board at its regular meeting tonight. Principal Brendan Hyatt indicated Haiven Horton has been involved with the school leadership program there for the past two years. […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden redirected this shot from the stick of Minnesota Iron Rangers’ Jonathon Losurdo (16) wide of the net as Mason Meyer (9) hustled back to help his netminder during the second period of Fort Frances’ 1-0 win in double overtime Friday night.
Heather Latter Hayden Allam and her little brother, Brenner Bagacki, visited with the Easter Bunny during an Easter party at the Fort Frances Best Start Hub on Saturday. Children also made Easter crafts, decorated cupcakes, enjoyed refreshments, and sang along with musician John Reader before the Easter Bunny arrived to […]
Staff A public meeting will be held this evening to consider a bylaw that, if approved, will see council include a question on the municipal election ballot this fall asking whether Fort Frances should be considered a future site for a casino. The meeting is part of the process to […]
Joey Payeur Nobody said this was going to be easy. The Minnesota Iron Rangers signalled it could be a long road to the Bill Salonen Cup by recovering from a heart-breaker a day earlier to edge the Fort Frances Lakers 3-2 in Game 2 of the best-of-seven final Saturday night […]
