Dan Falloon A member of “I’d Hit That” tossed up a serve during the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League’s annual tournament held Saturday at Fort High. But the squad fell in the tourney final to “Scared Hitless.”

Peggy Revell Motivational speaker Quincy Oliver gave tips, recounted stories, and shared an inspirational message with those who attended Friday night’s “Spring into Success” event held at the Townshend Theatre. The evening, which also featured a smorgasbord of appetizers and desserts served up by local caterers, was organized by the […]

Peggy Revell J.W. Walker student Hailey Beaudry stood in front of her science fair project, “Solutions for Seeds,” during the regional science fair held there Saturday. The day saw 25 students ranging from Grades 4-8 participate, coming from as far away as Red Lake and Ear Falls. Beaudry, who won […]

Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers delighted the audience at St. Mary’s Church yesterday afternoon as they performed the Easter cantata, “I Know My Redeemer Lives,” which was co-directed by Diane Maxey and Joe Belanger. An encore performance will be held this coming Sunday (April 25) at 2 p.m. at […]

Dan Falloon Ramona Kelly of Del’s Angels set the ball during the best-of-five final of the local women’s volleyball league last night at Fort High. The Angels captured the title by downing Scared Hitless 3-1 (25-17, 26-28, 25-16, and 25-18). There’s no rest for the weary, though, as a number […]

Peggy Revell Carrying signs with messages of hope and support, dozens turned out for the “Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Walk” yesterday morning from Couchiching First Nation to Fort Frances. From young ones being pushed along in strollers to elders, many came out to promote “Living the Good Life” (Mino-Bimaadiziiwin). […]

Duane Hicks Rev. Wayne McIntosh greeted Rainycrest Long-Term Care residents yesterday afternoon during a meet-and-greet in Hallett Hall. Rev. McIntosh, who also is pastor at St. John’s Anglican Church here, is replacing long-time Rainycrest chaplain John Chornoby, who retired last fall.