Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Friday in Dryden the Fort Frances Muskies upset the previously unbeaten Dryden Eagles 14 – 3 to win the NORWASSA football champion- ship. The Muskie defense shut down Dryden’s high flying passing attack throughout the game. The Eagles scored a single on the opening kick- off. In the second quarter […]
Instructor Pat Hyatt, above, led a workshop on canning deer meat last week, at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The deer meat used was also featured in a skinning workshop at the site. Left, participant Suzette Angus packs her jar with meat and vegetables, to get ready for canning. The workshop was […]
Beyak Automotive took advantage of a vehicle-free sales lot to host a community ball hockey tournament on Saturday. It was a well received event, with eight teams and a wide variety of ages signing up to compete in the friendly tournament. Members of the Fort Frances Lakers were on hand […]
The Bargain Shop ran their annual food drive from Sept 26- Oct 8, in support of The Salvation Army food bank. The shop raised $1,140 in total, according to manager Dawn Gray. “We wanted to thank all the generous customers who donated and helped fill The Salvation Army’s shelves,” she […]
Friday in Dryden the Fort Frances Muskies upset the previously unbeaten Dryden Eagles 14 – 3 to win the NORWASSA football championship. The Muskie defense shut down Dryden’s high flying passing attack throughout the game. The Eagles scored a single on the opening kickoff. In the second quarter and took […]
On October 26, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) hosted a deer skinning workshop. Pictured is Haley Broadbent (Blue sweater) and Cheryl Morrison (Red jacket). Instructor Pat Hyatt says it is important to do these kinds workshops so that traditional indigenous ways of life can be remembered and stay in use. The deer […]
Five generations of the Angus family gathered together earlier this summer for a keepsake photo. Fred and Grace Angus of Emo, front, are joined by their Son Ralph Angus, grand daughter Laurie Shields, great granddaughter Taylor Pyykkonen and great great granddaughter Evelyn Pyykkonen.
All the good little boils and ghouls were out and about on Halloween night, making the most of the chilly fall weather. Scores of trick-or-treaters descended upon the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for the Trunk-or-Treat festivities that took place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Individuals, businesses and […]
Kathy Loney, below, helps a local resident to find winter gear for her family during the annual Coat Drive and Giveaway, being held all this week at the Volunteer Bureau. The Centre, located at 140 4th Street West in Fort Frances, will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 […]
Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
Students with the Fort Frances Muskie Theatre took part in dress rehearsals this week for their Halloween production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The production opens to the public at the Townsend Theatre, October 28, 29 and 30. Curtains go up at 7 p.m. General admission is $7, or […]
Peyton Dolyny placed first place in the Junior Girls race at last weekend’s track and field meet. The event was the last of the year, with several schools gathering near Fort Frances to take part. For more photos and the standings, see B8. – Allan Bradbury photo
