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. […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks Kathy Kishiqueb, director of Naaniigaan Abinoojii at Weechi-it-te-win Family Services (WFS), presented Ontario Children and Youth Services minister Laurel Broten with a “star blanket” yesterday morning at La Place Rendez-Vous to signify the new working relationship between the ministry, WFS, Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services of Kenora, and Grand […]
Dan Falloon The Muskie cheerleading squad provided vocal support for the football squad at the annual Homecoming pep rally this morning at Fort High. The big game goes today at 3 p.m. when the black-and-gold (1-1) square off against the Daniel McIntyre Maroons (2-0) in WHSFL action. To help combat […]
Duane Hicks In rain or shine, 1578389 Ontario Ltd., the owners of the old Fort Frances High School, have been tearing down the J.A. Mathieu section of the building. The structure is being torn down day by day, but is expected to take several more weeks until it’s completely levelled.
Dan Falloon Lakers’ forward Byron Katapaytuk hunted down Dryden defenceman Jon Mitchell in Tuesday night’s 1-0 loss at the Ice For Kids Arena. Katapaytuk had a couple of chances to break the home side’s goose egg, but hit a post on one occasion and was stymied by Ice Dogs’ goalie […]
Duane Hicks Kathy Kishiqueb, director of Naaniigaan Abinoojii at Weechi-it-te-win Family Services here, told of the origins of the program and its vision, and also paid tribute to its co-founders, the late Moses Tom and the late Joseph Big George, during a banquet last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Weechi-it-te-win […]
