Museum curator Pam Hawley looked over her plans for the placement of new cupboards in the upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. The upper level is nearly complete, and is not only more spacious for the new exhibit that will be installed there, but sports refurbished hardwood floors, track lighting […]
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The Lions Park in Emo was full of people sliding on Friday afternoon, as both youth and adults took advantage of the snow-covered hill. Here, Megan Middel of Chicago was all smiles as she took her turn. —Heather Ogilvie photos
Troy Woolsey and his nephew, Adam George, enjoyed a day of tobogganing down the side of the overpass here last Thursday. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Ethan Jordbro, 14, looked on as Jillian Gustafson, 11, lunged for a shot during play at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Complex. Gustafson beat Jordbro in five sets to capture the ‘C’ division title. Anniss Seid won the ‘A’ division while […]
FORT FRANCES—The 56 jumpers participating in the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day raised more than $19,000 for local charities. Lorne Gill set a new record for the most money raised for the jump, with $3,522. Jim Martindale was next at $1,525, followed by Jillian Gustafson […]
Jay Desrosiers joyfully leaped into Rainy Lake in some hockey gear yesterday afternoon during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” behind La Place Rendez-Vous. Desrosiers and co-worker Jenni Condon both represented B•93 FM at the event. —Melanie Béchard photo
Katie Black made a splash as she hit the water during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” yesterday. Black is a member of the Fort Frances High School Leo Club, a youth division of the Lions Club. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]
Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]
Anniss Seid swept Mike Brady in three-straight sets to win the ‘A’ championship of the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament yesterday at the Memorial Sports Complex. The tourney title was a fitting reward for Seid given he didn’t lose a match in either the first or second round […]
Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]
