Peggy Revell Author Charles Wilkins read from his most recent book, “Walk to New York,” on Friday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A part of the “Author Series,” Wilkins’ visit to the library also included holding a writers’ workshop the following day.
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Dan Falloon Lakers’ forward Jace Baldwin corralled a loose puck in the neutral zone in a 4-0 win over Sioux Lookout here last Tuesday night (Nov. 16). The squad then finished their swing of four games in six nights with a 6-1 loss to Dryden the following night. After a […]
Duane Hicks Tim Fowler was among local residents who were out early this morning using their snow blowers and shovelling after yesterday’s dumping of the white stuff. Environment Canada said Fort Frances received six cm (2.3 inches) of snow yesterday, with nearby areas getting up to 10 cm (four inches). […]
Dave Ogilvie Children and grown-ups alike were spellbound by the Kids & Company presentation, “Mystic Drumz,” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The next concert in the entertainment series is “Splash ’N Boots” on Monday, Feb. 14. For more info, call Leslie at 274-6019 or visit www.kidsandco.ca
Peggy Revell Muskie girls’ hockey team members Kimmy Holt and Danielle Jean were busy serving pie to all those who came out to the Memorial Sports Centre on Saturday for the team’s annual Christmas tea and bake sale.
Peggy Revell Esther Fedoruk put her ticket into one of the bags at the penny table set up for St. John Anglican Church’s annual Christmas tea and sale Saturday. It was a bustling afternoon with a lineup from the get-go as people came out for dainties, tea, baking, and crafts.
Dan Falloon Taggs’ forward Braden Webb blew past a pair of Norwest Stars defenders in the third-place game of the Bantam ‘AA’ squad’s home tournament yesterday. Webb deked out the Stars’ goalie to boost Taggs’ lead as they ended up taking the game 7-0. The Neebing Hawks (Thunder Bay) won […]
Duane Hicks Taylor Shouldice, left, and Jilayne Derksen performed “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” from “My Fair Lady” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre during the opening performance of the FFHS Music Department’s fall musical revue, “Food for Thought.” The show runs again today and tomorrow (Nov. 19-20) at 7:30 p.m. […]
Duane Hicks In preparation for the annual “Holiday Art Extravaganza,” Jean Richards arranged a display of “Backwoods Jewels,” a line of jewellery incorporating beads, feathers, and antlers made by district artist Ashley Trinkner which just arrived at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue. The extravaganza opens today from […]
Peggy Revell Marcus Big George rotated around the table and ended up sharing a chair with Malcolm Wilson during a game of “I’ve Never . . .” yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The game was one of many activities that youths participated in on the final day of a […]
Peggy Revell Hugh Dennis, left, co-ordinator of the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team, held on as Fort Frances OPP Insp. John Kendrick took “SIDNE” out for a spin in Fort High’s gym yesterday morning. The newly-purchased “Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience” soon will be travelling throughout the district to teach people […]
Peggy Revell Elaine Herbert and Gloria Fadyk checked out the numerous hand-made scarves, mittens, blankets, and other items that were for sale at the table being overseen by La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary members Betty Nancy Shaw and Jane McLeod for today’s annual lobby sale. Running from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the […]
