Staff Bump It Up might want to run out onto the court next week with the theme from “Rocky” playing in the background. Now all they need to do to finish the classic underdog story is to knock out the regular-season champions in their upcoming title fight. Entering the playoffs […]
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Press Release Students at Robert Moore School and J.W. Walker School have been showcasing their projects in preparation for the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair. It will be hosted by the Rainy River District School Board at J.W. Walker here tomorrow (April 5). The regional fair invites school boards from […]
Instrumental Thursday, April 4 •Violin Solo, Method Courses, Level 1—1. Mackenzie Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Level 1—1. Rachel Anderson 2. Connor Dent •Guitar Solo, Level 2—1. Reese Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Grade 1—1. Scott Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Beginner—1. Reese Jolicoeur •String Solo, Popular Music, Intermediate—1. Scott Jolicoeur •Instrumental Duets, Junior—1. Bryan Ribey […]
Joey Payeur Raymond Roy yelled to his sweepers during the first end of the men’s grand aggregate final last night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Roy, who earlier claimed the men’s ‘A’-event club championship, edged Greg Gustafson 6-5 to earn the grand aggregate crown. Kathie Jackson, meanwhile, beat Christine […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit is pleased to announce Dr. Kit Young-Hoon as its new Medical Officer of Health. The Board of Health received Health and Long-Term Care minister approval for the appointment of Dr. Young-Hoon, effective April 1. Dr. Young-Hoon replaces Dr. James Arthurs, who retired March 31 […]
Heather Latter Grade 5/6 students in Debbie Jean’s class at St. Francis School are aiming to help build a school in a Third World country through “Free the Children.” Calling it the “Brick by Brick” campaign, the students initiated a “change challenge” to the rest of the school on March […]
Joey Payeur Miles Nolan remained on fire while the English River Miners’ frustration boiled over in a third-period explosion. Nolan netted four goals last night in Ear Falls to pace the Fort Frances Lakers to a 7-2 victory in Game 3 of their best-of-seven SIJHL semi-final series. The Lakers lead […]
Staff The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club once again will be holding a Good Friday community breakfast this year, with tickets now on sale. The breakfast will take place Friday, April 18 at 8 a.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost $10 each, which are available at Green’s Brandsource and Lidkea […]
Submitted Two months after Wiarton Willie predicted six more weeks of winter, this groundhog at Charlotte and Jim Rose’s property on Sixth Street West popped his head above the snow and enjoyed several hours of the 11 C (52 F) sun on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, he obviously saw his shadow […]
Here are the results from the Vocal division of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts: Tuesday, April 1 •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Introductory Level—1. Christian Wiedenhoeft 2. Maya Davis •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Morgan Beckett •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 4—1. Carmen Hebert •Secular Solo, […]
Kathleen Martin Jodi Holden pulled out the winning ticket at International Travel Services yesterday in the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for April as Robin Wright looked on. The winner of a trip to Costa Rica, valued at $4,100, was Buddy Loyie of Fort Frances. Next month’s […]
Duane Hicks Jean Richards of the Fine Line Art Gallery here showed a photo taken by Barb Adair, left, and a painting she did of it as a sneak preview of “Double Vision,” which is the latest exhibit there. An open house featuring the duo’s work will be held there […]
