Dan Falloon Newly-acquired forward Ryin Allison tried to work his way around Wisconsin Wilderness defenceman Christian Belobaba on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Allison was held pointless in his first game as a Laker but the squad came away with a 4-3 shootout victory. The Lakers play […]

Peggy Revell Representing the Land-Royal Canadian Army, Cde. Roy Legarie laid a wreath during yesterday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fort Frances cenotaph. The service, which included various prayers, the laying of wreathes, and a recitation of “In Flanders Field,” was followed by lunch at the Legion.

Peggy Revell Scheherazade (Melissa Fletcher) let her little sister, Dinarzade (Emma Kunkel), know that she would live to tell another one of her fantastical stories as King Raynah (Mike Nelson) looked on during the opening night of “Scheherazade” yesterday evening. The Muskie Theatre production, which tells the stories of “The […]

Peggy Revell Jaiden VanDulmen reached up to place a poppy plate on the gymnasium wall yesterday morning at St. Francis School as students participated in the first Spirit Day of the year. It’s theme was “Peace” to tie into Remembrance Day observances.

Dan Falloon This buck was spotted peering over the berm south of the CN tracks near the junction of Central Avenue and Fourth Street West early yesterday morning. A doe also was in the area, but had continued roaming to the west.

Duane Hicks Sasha Galbraith checked out the festive giftware at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts on Saturday during the Christmas open house there. She was among the many who came to downtown Fort Frances to start their holiday shopping.

Peggy Revell Aldin Foy, a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, allowed Thre Windego (foreground) and Hailey Maki to check out his medals during a visit to the Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Head Start program yesterday morning. The visit gave the children a chance to speak with Foy […]

Dave Ogilvie Emo’s “Little House” has been relocated to the Lions Park along the river. Plans are underway to sell ice cream and other cool treats to people using the picnic pavilion and spray park. All that’s needed now is another warm summer.

Dan Falloon Defenceman Phil Jennrich got physical with Duluth forward Matt Morsette in the Lakers’ 5-4 win at the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday night. Jennrich added two assists as the Lakers finished off a perfect week, which began with a 5-4 road win over Thunder Bay last Wednesday.

Staff The damage done by a vehicle to the fields near VanJura Stadium could cost the town an estimated $5,000 to repair.

Peggy Revell Julia McManaman, Alacea Yerxa, Kaidence Perrault, and Emma Yerxa checked out some of the crocheted dolls that were for sale during yesterday’s Remembrance Day tea held at the local Legion. The annual event organized by the Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary once again was bustling as people dropped […]

Dan Falloon Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Dylan Curtis did his best to escape a sprawling West End Bruin in a 4-2 loss at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday morning. Curtis netted Fort Frances’ first goal of the game, but the Bruins exploded for three in the third period to […]