Duane Hicks Helping those with vision problems Those with vision problems need not be left in the dark when it comes to reading, and the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has an area with several pieces of equipment dedicated to assisting them. Called the adaptive technology area, this […]
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Ken Johnston While some people may have thought the local Alzheimer Society had forgotten about fundraising efforts here in Rainy River District, the fact of the matter is they were in a state of flux as they replaced their executive director. Lynn Moffatt took over the post on May 31 […]
Peggy Revell Alberton has named life-long resident George Ray Watson as the recipient of the township’s Senior of the Year Award for 2010. Watson was honoured at last Wednesday night’s council meeting for his years of service to the community, which included six terms sitting on council and several years […]
Dan Falloon The Muskie cheerleading team is looking at expanding its range. After competing in the cheer division last year, the black-and-gold also has its sights set on both the stunt and dance divisions for the coming year. The squad began working towards proficiency in all three divisions at tryouts […]
Dan Falloon Coming out of its annual spring camp, the Muskie football team believes it has found a few good men. But rookie head coach Chad Canfield still would like to some more grace the field come the fall. At the end of Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage, Canfield stressed to his […]
Dan Falloon As it stands now, the Fort Frances Thunderhawks are down one obstacle to appearing at the Allan Cup next season. By that same token, they also are down one nearby exhibition opponent. Hockey Northwestern Ontario general manager John Pucci confirmed the Thunder Bay Twins have folded, which, in […]
Dan Falloon Fort High’s two athletes of the year came from two very different paths. Josh Strain, for instance, already had earned two MVP awards—taking the honours in track and field honours before sharing the senior boys’ basketball nod with Justin Anderson. “I didn’t really see it coming,” admitted Strain. […]
Dan Falloon The local club volleyball team—the under-14 Fort Frances Vipers—started up looking to pull even with programs run in the town of Dryden, which generally ends up being a volleyball powerhouse. So it was fitting, in a way, that at the club’s first and only tournament of the year […]
Bryce Forbes Madisyn DeGagne, 12, looks over cards she got after her bout with cancer four year ago. She estimates having received more than 400 cards from the community, as well as Team Canada souvenirs and money she put towards buying a dog.
Peggy Revell Ariel Plante, seated on the lap of Fort Frances Nursery School supervisor Laurel Basaraba, smiled for all the cameras after receiving her cap and diploma during the graduation ceremony last Wednesday at Knox United Church. All the graduating students and family in attendance had a great time celebrating […]
Despite some delays due to the unpredictable weather of late, the cement was poured at the Emo spray park on Monday. There still are several tasks which need to be completed, however, if the park is going to be ready for July 1. Anyone wishing to volunteer should call 482-1548 […]
Brad McDonald took off with the ball during the Muskie intrasquad game here Saturday. The black-and-gold were supposed to face Dryden in a scrimmage but the Eagles didn’t make it due to the washout on Highway 502.
