Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Ben Hilborn stopped Fort William North Stars’ Ryan Magill in his tracks with a solid open-ice hit during SIJHL action at the Ice For Kids Arena on Saturday night. The Lakers dropped a 4-2 decision after losing 11-6 the night before to fall to […]
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Peggy Revell “Freddy Fusion” levitated a volunteer from the audience during his show last night at the Townshend Theatre that kicked off the 2009/10 “Kids & Company” entertainment series. Fusion thrilled the audience with both magic tricks and scientific demonstrations throughout the eveninng. The next “Kids & Company” show will […]
Duane Hicks Crews were busy yesterday putting down a fresh layer of asphalt on Central Avenue. They were expected to wrap up the job today, doing the 100 block of Scott Street. The re-paving had to be done after the work last year didn’t meet the specifications for HL4 asphalt […]
Peggy Revell Leading the way for Friday’s “Take Back the Night” march were district youths Nicholas Richard, Raven Barr (hidden), Larissa Darrah, Riley Lesnick, and Michelle Menson (on the loudspeaker). About 85 people, young and old, turned out to raise awareness and protest against violence and domestic abuse. Youths from […]
Heather Latter Betty Maguire, right, and Gerd O’Sullivan entered their names at a booth at the health fair held Saturday at the Emo Legion. Presented by the Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Communities Coalition, the event saw 16 organizations participate and nearly 50 people attend.
Peggy Revell Pastor Brian Keffer said a blessing yesterday morning outside Zion Lutheran Church here as the congregation gathered to plant nine trees along the south property line of the church. Each tree was dedicated in honour of loved ones, and come as part of the congregation’s initiative towards “greener […]
Duane Hicks Janet Kay of Wascott, Wis. debuted her novel, “Waters of the Dancing Sky,” with a reading at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday afternoon. The book, which tells the story of a middle-aged woman who retreats to her wilderness home on Rainy Lake, is available at Betty’s in […]
Duane Hicks Chanteuse Shannon Butcher, backed up by a talented trio of musicians, thrilled the “tour de Fort” crowd with a blend of jazz and pop-rock Friday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Butcher performed original tunes, as well as jazz classics and covers ranging from the Beatles to Blondie to […]
Mitch Calvert The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team couldn’t handle a swarming defence by the Dryden Eagles in a 21-12 loss at the “Fish Tank” yesterday that dropped them into second place in the NorWOSSA standings. See story inside.
Peggy Revell With the steel going up and work progressing, the new Robert Moore School here is taking shape. The steel work is being done by the crew which also is doing it at the new library site. In related news, the Rainy River District School Board currently is taking […]
Duane Hicks Pamela Colfer, left, and Patty Stefanick put more “apples” up on the front window at Shoppers Drug Mart as part of its “Tree of Life” campaign, which wraps up tomorrow and so far has raised about $1,500. Shoppers are asked to purchase a “leaf” for a loonie, a […]
Heather Latter Debbie Jean, JK teacher at St. Michael’s School, used a UVA light to check for germs on the hands of her students. The special “GlitterBug” fluorescent lotion allows kids to have fun while learning about germs and proper handwashing techniques. The “GlitterBug” handwashing kit has been offered to […]
