Lucas Punkari Following a strong showing in a 18-9 loss to the Steinbach Sabres here back on Oct. 12, the Muskie football team felt good about its chances to pull off an upset in the Andy Currie ‘A’ Division quarter-finals Friday afternoon in Winnipeg. But the Sabres showed why they […]
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Duane Hicks In a first for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off,” both of the top chili choices went to first-time participants. The local Kiwanis Club’s “Lo-Local Kiwanis Chili” won over the chili judges’ stomachs, earning the “Best Chili Award” last Thursday. The Kiwanis’ chili also […]
Heather Latter Looking for a unique gift for someone on your Christmas list? You might want to check out the newest store on Scott Street called Living Art Emporium. “The whole idea was to be eclectic,” explained sole proprietor Melanie Kozik. “I wanted to carry fun things for women—things you […]
Duane Hicks Grand Council Treaty #3 reaffirmed agreements last Thursday to work together with the ministries of Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Mines, and Natural Resources on social supports and economic development opportunities. Grand Chief Warren White took part in a signing ceremony with Aboriginal Affairs minister Kathleen Wynne and […]
Duane Hicks The inaugural Fort Frances “Zombie Walk” here Sunday afternoon turned out to be such a success that it’s sure to return from the grave next year, bigger and badder than ever. The walk drew more than 40 participants—ranging from infants to teens to adults who still are kids […]
Heather Latter Women of Rainy River District now have access to state-of-the-art technology with the official opening off the new digital mammography unit at La Verendrye Hospital here last Thursday. The purchase of the equipment was made possible through the “Together We Can” campaign, which garnered $650,000 in pledges from […]
Heather Latter Finding homes for unwanted, abandoned, and neglected animals in Rainy River District is an ongoing effort for the local Friends of Animals, a non-profit rescue organization funded entirely by donations. “We work strictly on foster care because we don’t have a shelter at this time,” noted Sherin Hagen […]
Lucas Punkari Thanks to a 9-1-0-1 record in October, the Fort Frances Lakers quickly have made their winless start to the SIJHL season in September a thing of the past. After downing the host Dryden Ice Dogs 6-4 on Monday night, the Lakers now sit in second place in the […]
Duane Hicks Eight-month-old Araya Gervais, centre, seemed more amused than afraid of her parents, Cherish and Jason Gervais, despite the convincing zombie makeup and costumes they wore for the inaugural Fort Frances “Zombie Walk” here Sunday afternoon. Jason won a prize for best costume.
Duane Hicks Grand Council Treaty #3 Grand Chief Warren White took his turn signing agreements with Aboriginal Affairs minister Kathleen Wynne and Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci on Thursday at the Couchiching multi-use facility during the Grand Council Treaty #3 National and Chiefs’ Assembly.
Heather Latter Kiwanian June Caul dished out bowls of their “Lo-Local” chili last Wednesday during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off” at the Legion here. The Kiwanis Club’s chili took top honours in the event.
Lucas Punkari Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ forward Janet Scherrer celebrated Sunday afternoon at Bronco Arena in International Falls after she scored against the Western Predators of Manitoba during the final game of the Can-Am Invitational hockey tournament. Scherrer’s goal was the only one her team managed in three games […]
