Submitted Fort Frances Lakers’ coach Wayne Strachan, team vice-president Jim Fowler, and team president Milt Strachan Jr. showed off the squad’s new jerseys which were donated by local Boston Pizza owner Dale Fortes (right) at a board meeting Dec. 22.
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Heather Latter Naomi McManaman, front, and Maggie Gurski were having a blast yesterday as they sped down the hill at the overpass, taking advantage of their last week of Christmas holidays before heading back to school next Monday (Jan. 4).
Heather Latter Towering snowbanks line most of the streets in Fort Frances, as seen here along King’s Highway this morning, after the town was blanketed by more than 35 cm of snow from Christmas Eve through to yesterday morning. Most residents spent their Christmas and Boxing Day digging out from […]
Duane Hicks Rose Bernardi, left, and Lil Newman were among the 90 people who came out to enjoy the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual community Christmas dinner Friday at Knox United Church here. While the turnout was less than expected, thanks to the snowstorm that began on Christmas Eve and […]
Peggy Revell Santa Claus was given a quizzical look by little Clara Anderson when he paid a visit to the Fort Frances Public Library last Wednesday. Jolly St. Nick had stopped by to take last-minute present requests from children and also hand out candy canes.
Duane Hicks Fr. Wayne McIntosh (“Joesph”), left, of St. John’s Anglican Church, Dana Lyn Begin (“Mary”), and “Buck” the miniature horse (with owner Tom Morrish of Willow Mor Farms) were among the group who walked around downtown Fort Frances on Friday evening looking for an inn to stay at—but being […]
Dave Ogilvie Students in Grades 6-8 added the sweet sound of their recorders to the play, “I’ve Got Mail,” during the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program’s Christmas concert at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo last Wednesday. The efforts of the whole student body were warmly received by a large appreciative […]
Dan Falloon Muskie Zach Jolicoeur was held in check by a Kenora Bronco during NorWOSSA junior boys’ basketball action here last Tuesday (Dec. 15). But Fort High cruised to a 30-18 victory to improve to 2-0 in league play. See story inside.
Heather Latter Youngsters from a local home day care were busy caroling along Sixth Street West on Friday morning. Complete with jingle bells and reindeer antlers, the children certainly spread some Christmas cheer to those homes they stopped at.
Heather Latter Cousins Amy Norris, left, Sam Bonner-Vickers, and Jaida Norris enjoyed a snack of popcorn, punch, and festive cookies and cupcakes yesterday evening at the “Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library. Children of all ages listened to stories and sang holiday songs to celebrate the […]
Duane Hicks A group of adults and children from St. John’s Anglican Church made the round in downtown Fort Frances on Friday evening looking for an inn to stay at—but being turned away—as they acted out the journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem for “Las Posadas.” A […]
Peggy Revell Marie-mai Langevin decorated a gift bag Saturday morning at the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub’s Christmas celebration. Children and their parents dropped by the centre to play games, make crafts, and even have a visit from Santa Claus.
