Dave Ogilvie Lions District Governor Ivan Pollock was on hand at an organizational meeting of a new Lions group yesterday at the Emo Inn to answer questions and to greet prospective members. The organization is looking for a dedicated group of 25-30 who would be interested in supporting existing projects […]
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Dan Falloon A Thunder Bay Thunderhawks defender is held up behind his goal by a relentless Fort Frances attack in Special Olympics action at Robert Moore School on Saturday.
Peggy Revell St. Francis students Brielle Byma and Logan Morrisseau faced off in an arm wrestling match during the school’s spirit day activities yesterday afternoon. This month’s spirit day theme was “perseverance,” with students competing in athletic competitions as well as “Survivor” style games and activities.
Peggy Revell Grade 9 art students put their pens to paper this morning as exam week continues at Fort Frances High School. Inclement weather and bus cancellations caused a rocky start to exams yesterday, with the rescheduled dates listed online at http://muskie.rrdsb.com
Duane Hicks Police had to re-direct traffic around a huge elm branch that fell across the north lane on the 1100 block of Second Street East this morning. The branch, which had collapsed between 7-8 a.m. under the weight of ice and snow from the weekend, was expected to be […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Special Olympian Carrie J. burst up the wing in Saturday’s floor hockey action against the Thunder Bay Canadiens at Robert Moore School here. About 50 athletes from the region competed in both floor hockey and snowshoeing, with all participants earning at least one ribbon over the […]
Duane Hicks Norris Piccinato, left, turned in some 80 pounds of copper on behalf of the local Legion to Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, during its annual “Penny for Your Thoughts” weigh-in Saturday morning at Canadian Tire here. The Legion earned the prize […]
Duane Hicks Luke Schill enjoyed a hearty meal last night during the fifth-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts at the Adventure Inn here. The dinner, which drew more than 60 people, featured a prime rib meal, silent auction, and a balloon […]
Heather Latter Children in the toddler class at the Fort Frances Day Care were decked out in their comfy pajamas and slippers this morning as they were treated to a movie. “Movie and Pajama Day” was just one of the winter fun days the youngsters participated in this week. Others […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Chris Bobczynski did his best to distract International Falls goalie Billy Bright in exhibition action here last night. Bobczynski scored the Canadians’ fifth goal as the home team rolled to a 6-1 victory.
Submitted Aiden Taggart and Liam Coates concentrated on decorating their gingerbread men with icing at the Fort Frances Public Library on Tuesday. Children who attended “Storytime” also were treated to a re-telling of “The Gingerbread Man.”
Heather Latter Jillian Calder, left, a Grade 2 student at J.W. Walker School, and Isabelle Taylor, an SK student, demonstrated their environmental awareness this morning by wearing recycled bags as part of the school’s spirit day, “Thrifty Thursday.” Students were encouraged to dress in recycled clothing or costumes. Theme days […]
