Heather Latter Based on the voting numbers in the Aviva Community Fund competition, it looks like the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” self-esteem and empowerment retreat for young women will be one of the 30 finalists and still in the running to win up to $50,000. Voting ended […]
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Heather Latter Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services and Weechi-it-te-win Family Services signed an agreement and transfer of jurisdiction here Friday to allow WFS to provide child-welfare services to all band members living off-reserve within the Rainy River and Kenora districts. “It’s long overdue,” said KRRDCFS executive director Bill Leonard. […]
Dave Ogilvie It may have been the coldest stretch this winter but the frigid temperatures didn’t stop the residents of Emo and surrounding area from celebrating “Holly Daze.” It seemed almost too cold to hold a parade but by 5:45 p.m. on Friday, both sides of Front Street were lined […]
Joey Payeur A visit to “Cheesehead Country” was just the cure for what was ailing the Fort Frances Lakers. Mason Meyer scored twice, and Lucas DeBenedet reclaimed top spot in the SIJHL in all three major scoring categories with a three-point night, as the Lakers beat the Wisconsin Wilderness 6-2 […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Choraliers Chris Lowe, left, and Carla Basaraba sang out during the choir’s annual Christmas cantata Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church. Under the direction of Diane Maxey, the choir performed “Bethlehem Morning.” Their gift of song will be brought to International Falls this Sunday (Dec. 15) […]
Heather Latter Charmaine Langlais of the Sunset Country Métis lit a candle during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Friday evening at the Knox United Church while Rose Tuesday looked on. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 24 […]
Dave Ogilvie The eager youngsters at the “Holly Daze” parade in Emo on Friday everning were not disappointed as Santa’s float, above, turned the corner onto Front Street. Both sides of the street were crowded with cars and onlookers as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their little dog greeted the children […]
Joey Payeur Junior Muskie Jacob Empey drove the hoop with nobody to stop him during a 38-32 loss to the St. John’s-Ravenscourt Eagles (Winnipeg) in the bronze-medal game of the black-and-gold’s home tournament Saturday at Fort High.
Staff The Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League opened its new season last night with some high-scoring theatrics by a trio of round-ballers, including a talented brother act. Jacob McIntosh had a game-high 47 points for Taggs but younger brother, Caleb, had 42 of his own—and a bit better of a […]
Heather Latter Children from the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start program dropped by Rainycrest yesterday morning to share some Christmas songs with the residents. Various groups are expected to visit there during the feative season to spread holiday cheer.
Joey Payeur Wayne Strachan continues to tinker with the roster of the Fort Frances Lakers in an effort to get more effort out of his squad. The head coach and general manager made his second trade in less than a week when he dealt forward Jason Berube to the Eliot […]
Staff A fuss over a bus gave the Muskie boys’ hockey team an unexpected night off. The black-and-gold’s game against the Red Lake Rams, slated for last night at the Ice For Kids Arena, was postponed after the Rams experienced what Muskie athletic director Shane Beckett termed as “busing issues.” […]
