Peggy Revell On hand to launch the new Kanawayhitowin program last Thursday were United Native Friendship Centre executive director Sheila McMahon (right) and program co-ordinator Heidi Smith. Translated as “Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit,” the new program now being implemented at friendship centres across the province aims to raise […]
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Lucas Punkari Gavin Moorhouse began a cross-country ski run Sunday afternoon during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s family day event. Those who attended got a chance to try out the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails near Rocky Inlet, as well as roast wieners and marshmallows over an open fire. […]
Submitted The puck flew just out of reach for Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ goalie Katelynn Stearns of Fort Frances during action against St. Scholastica at Bronco Arena in International Falls over the weekend. But RRCC paddled the opposition 9-2 on Saturday and beat them again 7-2 on Sunday.
Peggy Revell Gunnar Krawchuk placed his envelope into the post office box with the help of his mother, Heather, and watched it disappear yesterday morning as the Fort Frances Nursery School toured the local post office. The children mailed off valentines and letters to themselves, and also took a peek […]
Peggy Revell Cole Hammer lined his bowling ball up with the pins during a game yesterday afternoon at Plaza Lanes, as the local “Sunshine Bowlers” league invited out the RAM Bowlers from International Falls for a Valentine’s Day party. Run through Bowl Canada, the “Sunshine Bowlers” program gives athletes with […]
Lucas Punkari Sarah Hudson, left, Jim Hudson, and Jyllian Westover roasted wieners over a fire during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s family day event yesterday. Besides enjoying hotdogs and marshmallows, those on hand also had the chance to try out the club’s cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails near Rocky […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Ericka Tymkin held onto the puck as Kenora Broncos’ defender Karly Kantola applied pressure during Friday night’s NorWOSSA match-up at the Ice For Kids Arena here. Tymkin scored a goal in the second period to give the Muskies a 3-1 lead but the visitors roared back […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Timbit Kylee Keith avoided a sprawled out Ally Krolyk (#6) but was unable to find the back of the net Saturday during round-robin action in the Fort Frances Girls Hockey Novice/Atom tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre. The Timbits advanced to the Novice final yesterday but […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Horticultural Society members Nadia Felix (left) and Donna Law showed off the “Grass Heads” which the society had for sale during its annual “Seedy Saturday” held at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market here. The seed exchange gave residents a chance to select from favourite and useful […]
Peggy Revell Cathy Robinson, left, and Pat Bird picked out cookies this morning at the Friends of the Library’s annual bake sale and cookie walk. With tables overflowing with delicious baked goods, the event ran from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.
Duane Hicks Deb Emes of B93•FM presented Dr. Bruce Lidkea, of Lidkea Optometry, with the award for Business of the Year (1-15 employees) last night at the 15th-annual Bell Business Awards at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Peggy Revell Grade 1 students from St. Michael’s School serenaded Rainycrest residents with cheerful Valentine’s Day songs as the youngsters paid a visit there this morning.
