Dan Falloon Lakers’ goalie Jameson Shortreed pushed aside the puck as defenceman Cody Hasbargen took care of Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward Henry Vadnais at the Ice For Kids Arena last night. Shortreed turned aside 27 shots as Fort Frances cruised to a 7-1 win to improve to 3-0 in pre-season […]
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Dan Falloon Kennith Desjardins cheerfully donated a pint of blood at the Canadian Blood Services drive at Fort Frances High School yesterday. The annual fall clinic wraps up today from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Appointments still can be made by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
Peggy Revell Jaelyn Ottertail, four, with his friend, Thomas the Tank Engine, got ready to enjoy a plate full of pancakes and sausages served up this past Saturday at Sister Kennedy Centre for the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Howard Hampton.
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis, left, and Elma Tucker, a volunteer with the Arthritis Society, got ready to hoist the flag signifying September as “Arthritis Month” in Fort Frances. Throughout this month, volunteers will be canvassing door-to-door for the Arthritis Society. Please call 1-800-268-9535 ext#6 for more information, to volunteer […]
Dan Falloon Lakers’ forwards Ty Brueggeman (#8) and Blake Boaz crash the net against Dryden’s Curtis Barker in the team’s preseason opener in Dryden on Wednesday night. The pair were dynamic in the game, as Boaz scored twice, while Brueggeman tickled the twine once in the Lakers’ 6-5 comeback win […]
Peggy Revell Laural McConnell, foreground, and Queenie Leschinski sat down for a hearty morning meal this past Saturday as part of the annual free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Howard Hampton at the Sister Kennedy Centre.
A Public Works crew poured a new sidewalk on the east side of Mowat Avenue on Friday. Earlier in the week, the sidewalk had to be torn up to allow for Link Line to run new natural gas lines underground. Link Line has been replacing Union Gas lines around town […]
Dan Falloon Ray Smith of Northwest Bay let loose a horseshoe toss during the annual Labour Day Mixed Horseshoe Tournament at the Pither’s Point Park Pits yesterday. Smith and Bruce Black teamed up to earn a first-place win, while Darwin Johnson (International Falls) and Len Noonan (Fort Frances) finished in […]
Peggy Revell Emily Hyatt with “A Touch of Glass” showed off some of her glass creations which were on display both yesterday and today as part of an open house at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The public is welcome to drop by for information on what workshops and classes […]
Dan Falloon Shaye McCormick prepared to toss a ball down the alley last night at Plaza Lanes as part of National Bowling Week. The promotion, which wrapped up yesterday, included free bowling for the week. The alley also held its official youth and Club 55+ registrations over the last two […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Robert Algie, left, greeted Fort Frances’ new family physician, Dr. Cynthia Saliba during a community welcome event last night at Little Beaver Cultural Centre. Health care professionals and other invited guests gathered to meet Dr. Saliba, who officially started the job yesterday. Dr. Saliba has moved here […]
Duane Hicks Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) students Jaqueline Edwards, left, and Brienne Lowey-Bodkin received gift baskets to help welcome them to Fort Frances last night during a meet and greet at Little Beaver Cultural Centre. The third-year students will be working with local health-care professionals for the next […]
