Dave Ogilvie The annual coin hunt attracted a large number of enthusiastic children Saturday during “Chapple Heritage Days” at the Both farm just north of Barwick. Hay literally was flying as the young participants hunted for coins and candy. Most of the kids walked away with a few candies and a […]
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Bryce Forbes Muskie football player Justin Whitburn was pressured by Cody Hunsberger as he dropped back to pass during a flag football game Sunday at Fort High. The football team is hosting weekly flag football games every Sunday at 2 p.m. in preparation for the upcoming season. Anyone interested is […]
Peggy Revell Brian Herbert, right, alongside Robin Wright, drew winning the ticket for the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” or August. Gregory Erickson of International Falls won a trip to Portugal, valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is to New York ($2,600).
Joey Payeur Only the brick exterior still stands in the aftermath of a blaze that gutted the former Burriss School late Wednesday afternoon, with smoke still visible at the site late yesterday. The cause of the fire at the long-closed school, located on Highway 613 North, remained undetermined as of […]
Peggy Revell The Mud Lake City Boys, including Jim Avis (foreground) and Bill McEvoy, belted out one of the first songs during the band’s set at yesterday evening’s fundraiser for the Fort Frances Folk Festival held at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre. It was the final fundraiser for the festival, […]
Bryce Forbes “Stereos” frontman Pat Kordyback rocked out before a packed Townshend Theatre last night with guitarist Robb Chalifoux on his right. Jhevon Paris opened the show for the Edmonton, Alta.-based band, which will play a show in Dryden tonight.
Peggy Revell Kim Jo Bliss, research technician with the Emo Agricultural Research Station, discussed the progress and results so far of the plots of Triticale during the station’s annual open house yesterday evening. The dozens who turned out at the station—located just west of Emo—were given updates on the various […]
Peggy Revell Alayla Paypompee, Kaelin Indian, and Larissa Desrosiers were among other youths and adults going through downtown Fort Frances on Tuesday as part of this year’s “Walk for Good Life.” The fundraiser for the Good Life For Young People Foundation (Oshki-Aa-yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin) has seen participants trekking across Treaty […]
Bryce Forbes Sharmarae Debungee learned how to properly poach a fish at the Minojingewin cooking workshop held yesterday at the Coochiching multi-use facility. The two-day workshop, promoted through the Seven Generations Education Institute, was meant to teach people how to properly cook healthy food. Twelve people participated, learning how to […]
Dan Falloon “Imagine,” captained by Dr. Robert Algie, made a turn on Sand Bay yesterday evening during the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s weekly Wednesday night races. “Mad Hatter,” captained by Jack Bartlett, ended up winning the race, which featured six boats and John LePine on a sailboard.
Dave Ogilvie After three years of planning, the Emo Spray Park committee is pleased to announce that it opened this past Sunday (July 25). People from across the district, hearing that the park was operational, spent the afternoon enjoying the new attraction. The official opening of the park is planned […]
Peggy Revell Sisters Emily and Gabby Harp gave big bear hugs to their matching teddy bears, in matching strollers, that they brought out with them to the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held Friday at the new Fort Frances Library Technology Centre. It was a busy event once again with face-painting, […]
