Staff Probably measuring more than 10 feet long, this sizable icicle was spotted hanging from a building on Third Street West.
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Dan Falloon Rachel and Annie Jean took to the slope at the overpass yesterday afternoon. About 10 youngsters were enjoying their Christman holiday by sliding down the hill on discs and sleds of varying shapes and sizes.
Dan Falloon Noah Loveday jetted away with the puck as MacKenzie Tibbs gave chase during a pick-up shinny game at the north-end rink on Portage Avenue yesterday afternoon. With the mild pre-Christmas weather and kids off from school, the town’s outdoor rinks have been bustling with activity.
Dan Falloon Mrs. Claus (a.k.a. Judy Kielczewski), standing with Betty’s owners Doug and Blair Anderson, gave Celeste Tean a candy cane during a visit to the Scott Street store yesterday morning. Kielczewski was handing out candy canes at businesses in the downtown core.
Peggy Revell Fr. Wayne McIntosh requested shelter for “Joseph” (Emma Smith) and “Mary” (Abby MacLam) as part of St. John’s Anglican Church’s annual “Las Posadas” celebration here Friday evening. Dressed up as shepherds, angels, and kings, the crowd that came out re-created the journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth […]
Peggy Revell Duncan Hill took a gander at the gift Santa Claus brought along with him to hand out to all the youngsters at last Wednesday’s Christmas celebration at the Fort Frances Nursery School.
Dave Ogilvie The Kindergarten-Grade 5 classes at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program’s Christmas concert entertained family and friends with their play “A Different Kind of King.” They also sang “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Away in a Manger,” and “Do You Hear What I Hear,” as well as performed an amazing […]
Dan Falloon Jeremiah Windigo read a poem dedicated to his cousin, the late Thunderhawks’ defenceman Clayton “Beef” Windigo, prior to Saturday night’s game against the Manitoba Lightning at the Ice For Kids Arena. Windigo was killed in a swimming accident earlier this summer. Also pictured are emcee Jim Fowler and […]
Peggy Revell David Morisson added more and more sprinkles to the Christmas cookie he was decorating Friday afternoon at the Fort Frances Day Care. With treats and Christmas goodies, the kids also had a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Peggy Revell Nate Anderson made sure there was enough glue (and then some) to attach the red and green tissue paper and sparkles to the Christmas wreath he decorated Saturday during the Best Start Hub’s Christmas party at the Fort Frances Children’s Complex.
Dan Falloon Emcee Jim Fowler read a remembrance of the late Thunderhawks’ defenceman Clayton “Beef” Windigo prior to Saturday night’s game against the Manitoba Lightning. Windigo’s family joined Fowler on the ice for the brief ceremony, which included the unveiling of his #17 jersey in the Ice For Kids Arena […]
Dan Falloon Thunderhawks’ defenceman Jake Esselink corralled the puck as Manitoba Lightning forward Jason Frykas provided a challenge during Manitoba’s 6-5 win here yesterday afternoon. The T’hawks split the series after taking Saturday night’s game by a 4-1 score.







