Duane Hicks Hundreds of people witnessed the grand-opening ceremony of the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday. Doing the honours were Friends of the Library Ruth Caldwell (left) and Jean Boileau, local MPP Howard Hampton, library fundraising chair Mark Kowalchuk, library board chair Joyce Cunningham, Ministry of Tourism […]
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Bryce Forbes Declan Webb, left, tried to burst to the outside past Ethan Gould and Peyton Avis (in grey) during the Division 1 youth scocer wind-up yesterday evening. Shawn Wyder was there to back him up. After a rainy afternoon, Mother Nature finally let up enough so the youngsters could […]
Bryce Forbes Charity McMahon, with the United Native Friendship Centre’s “Head Start” program, handed a diploma to Joel Calder at their graduation ceremony Friday at the Townshend Theatre. About 15 youngsters graduated, which was held in conjuction with the UNFC’s alternative education graduation ceremony.
Bryce Forbes Madisyn DeGagne, left, Kayle Koval, and Sue Hanson helped out at the “Relay for Life” fundraising barbecue on Friday at M&M Meats—despite the best efforts of Mother Nature to blow away the tent. The group went in with hopes of raising of $500 for the 12-hour relay that […]
Dan Falloon Students from F.H. Huffman and Robert Moore got together for a playday at Huffman on Friday. Huffman had hosted the day of outdoor games, including a three-legged race, tug-of-war, and accuracy throwing, on its own in years past, but invited Robert Moore to participate this year to give […]
Bryce Forbes A group checked out the prize table as student volunteers with Robert Moore School’s breakfast program were treated to an afternoon of pizza and cake Friday. Sarah Hudson took home the big prize—an iPod Touch—as the award for best attendance. The main sponsors of the program are the […]
Bryce Forbes Jenna Wilson got help from teacher Duane Roen during her Grade 9 academic science exam this morning in the Fort High gym. Students began exams yesterday and will write them until Wednesday, when school is officially out for the summer.
Bryce Forbes Marjorie Stuart received a local Life Membership from Susan Robertson, on behalf of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, at its annual general meeting Monday afternoon at Rainycrest. Also honoured were Faith Adair, Sam Harcus, Cal Robertson, Maureen Blair-Leighton, Lois Makarenko-Witherspoon, Millie Ward, Doris Dennis, Margaret Rogozinski, and […]
Dan Falloon Big Grassy Braves’ pitcher Travis Tom wound up against the Sight & Sound Wolves in RRDFL action at VanJura Park here last night.
Dan Falloon Jade Windego of the Red Gut Brewers tossed a pitch against Safeway in local adult mixed slo-pitch action at the St. Francis Sports Fields yesterday evening.
Bryce Forbes Jean Dakin handed Dave Wright his LottoMax ticket yesterday at the Husky gas station here in anticipation of the $95 million up for grabs tomorrow night. Local retailers have seen an increase in ticket sales thanks to the $50-million grand prize, as well as 45 separate $1-million MaxMillions […]
Bryce Forbes Madisyn DeGagne, 12, looks over cards she got after her bout with cancer four year ago. She estimates having received more than 400 cards from the community, as well as Team Canada souvenirs and money she put towards buying a dog.
