Duane Hicks Lori Flinders, director of Nanaadawewinan at Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, unveiled a portrait of long-time WFS executive director George Simard, as well as portraits of co-founders Moses Tom and Joseph Big George, during a banquet last Wednesday at La Place Rendez-Vous. The portraits were painted by Atikokan artist Linda […]
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Duane Hicks Ontario Children and Youth Services minister Laurel Broten, far right, was given an eagle feather here last Thursday—one of the highest honours to be given to a person in an Anishinaabe ceremony. Also honoured were Basil Greene of Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services, far left, Weechi-it-te-win Family Services president […]
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Deanna and Tim Treadway, who appeared in the reality TV show “Pioneer Quest” 10 years ago, were on hand at Chapple’s fall heritage supper to share their experiences and to demonstrate how the pioneers survived in the 1870s. Both agreed that although their year as a pioneer couple was difficult, it […]
Dan Falloon Muskie running back Tyler Abma took to the air to get past a fallen Maroon defender in Fort High’s 24-22 loss to Daniel McIntyre here Friday. Abma punched in a pair of touchdowns late in the game to help the home crew rally from a 24-8 deficit with […]
Submitted This colourful autumn scene along the shoreline of Hope Lake was captured over the weekend by Jolene Darrah. After almost 75 mm (three inches) of rain fell on the area last Thursday and Friday, brilliant sunshine brought out the full fall splendour across the district.
Peggy Revell Dave and Piran Erwin hauled away the old oak table during yesterday evening’s furniture sale at the old Fort Frances Public Library. It was a flurry of activity as people came by to purchase old tables, chairs, shelving, computers, and more, with proceeds going towards children’s library programs. […]
Dan Falloon Lakers’ forward Ryan Wildman curved his way into the Wisconsin Wilderness zone in Saturday night’s 5-3 win at the Ice For Kids Arena. Wildman didn’t figure in the scoring that night, but tallied his first goal as a Laker, as well as an assist, in a 4-3 loss […]
Dan Falloon Muskie kick returner Cody Bodnar tried to elude a tackle by Daniel McIntyre defender Billy Hunyh in Friday afternoon’s 24-22 loss during the annual Homecoming game at Muskie Field. Down 24-8, the Muskies (1-2) scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes to claw closer but the two-point […]
Peggy Revell Local resident Marnie Cumming, the Ontario commissioner for Girl Guides, arranged the Girl Guide logos from past decades while setting up the “Celebrating 100 years with the Girl Guides” display at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday. Now open to the public, the display features old uniforms, badges, […]
Dan Falloon Donna Harrison (foreground) and Jolene Quast hiked around a wet patch during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s fall trail walk yesterday. The event helped the club showcase its two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road, as well as new signs detailing the plant life present there. A […]
Dan Falloon Harry Kelly putted towards the hole during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s fundraising golf tournament at Heron Landing on Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament were not available as of press time today.
Duane Hicks Tables, chairs, computers, and more will be available during a furniture sale at the old Fort Frances Public Library (363 Church St.) this evening from 6-8 p.m. Payment for items must be cash or cheque only (no credit or debit card transactions), with proceeds going to children’s library […]
