Local gardening experts Stacey Fuhrer, Simeon Nussbaumer, Rachel Nussbaumer and Karis Fuhrer have launched a three-part gar- dening seminar at Emo Feeds. The packed house spent Saturday morning leaning about gardening basics. Future classes will focus on advanced techniques, as well as harvesting and preserving food. – Megan Walchuk photo
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The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held a U9 Jamboree last weekend, with eight regional teams gathering in Fort Frances for some fast-paced minor hockey. The FFMHA has held a busy season, making full use of loosening restrictions to get the kids out on the ice.
Cousins Addilyn and Ava recently lived a long-time dream of donating their hair to those in need. Addilyn had pressed her family for months to let her chop her long locks. Despite urging her to hold off, she was insistent. When her family asked why she wanted to cut her […]
It was all about building towers at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday afternoon. As part of the library’s suite of March Break activities for children and students, participants were tasked with building towers from wooden blocks. Prizes were available for those who achieved specific goals like […]
The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski held their annual loppet on Sunday. Many skiers came out for a friendly race and some fun on the trails. A fresh coating of snow Saturday night and fresh grooming made for great trail conditions. Afterwards racers and friends enjoyed hotdogs and marshmallows around the […]
Staff and students at Robert Moore School took advantage of the warming weather, to enjoy a day of cross-country skiing at the 8th Street Trails in Fort Frances. The event was part of the students’ gym class. – Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association hosted a U7 hockey jamboree last weekend. Teams were in town from Dryden, Emo and Atikokan played in addition to several FFMHA teams and a team from the Fort Frances Womens and Girls Hockey Association. -Allan Bradbury photos
The Nestor Falls Winter Carnival provided plenty of outdoor fun this past weekend. Kicking the event off was the annual Fishing Derby and a Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt on Saturday. Sunday saw skating and snowshoe racing in the morning, followed by the lumberjack competition at the Nestor Falls Hotel and the […]
It was an evening of relaxing vibes and folk music, for an appreciative audience at Friday’s Tour de Fort double bill. Sleepy Jean teamed up with DRFTR for the concert series’ latest offering. With restrictions eased, live music lovers can look forward to Tour de Fort’s next offering, Twin Flames, […]
In advance of tonight’s Muskie Girls Hockey game against Dryden, the team will be holding a special “Senior Recognition Night” in honour of the nine graduating players on the team. The graduating Fort Frances Muskie Girls are (front row) Kathryn Fischer, Paiten Kinnear, Tatum Glowasky, Abbie Kenny, (back row) Isabella […]
The Salvation Army is calling for help to keep the Hunger Monster caged! On Saturday, they had the Monster on display for the launch of the 6th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign, held in partnership with Walmart. Until March 17, purchases at Walmart can benefit the Salvation Army Food […]
