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 […]
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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 […]
Heather Latter Bailey Jones, left, holding “Maggie,” and Dawson Jourdain, holding “Pazzley,” along with Madison Jones, back left, and Mikayla Jourdain had fun late yesterday afternoon at the playground on Nelson Street. The two pairs of siblings didn’t seem to mind the unseasonably crisp fall air but were hoping the […]
Heather Latter The refurbished lookout tower has been fully re-assembled at its new home on the La Verendrye Parkway just east of the Sorting Gap Marina. The majority of the railing has been installed, with only some connecting pieces, as well as some handrails, still needing to be put in. […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo spray park is beginning to take shape. With bad weather approaching and more work to be done, however, it appears the pouring of the cement pad will have to wait until the spring. In the meantime, anyone wishing to make donations to this worthwhile project can […]
Peggy Revell Rainycrest residents have been enjoying this brand new bath tub system recently donated by the Rainycrest auxiliary. It’s a “welcome addition,” said Rainycrest administrator Edith Bodnar, left, adding it’s much more comfortable and accessible than the old tubs which were from the 1970s. Also pictured for the presentation, […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie running back Tyler Abma brushed off Justin Freeman (#11) of the Miles Mac Buckeyes during a first-half run Friday afternoon at Muskie Field. The black-and-gold let a promising lead slip out of their grasp in the second half, though, en route to a 46-28 loss.
Mitch Calvert Muskie running back Tyler Abma left a wake of fallen defenders in his path on a first-quarter run during the hosts’ 46-28 loss to the Miles Mac Buckeyes on Friday afternoon at Muskie Field. Abma scored three touchdowns but a late-game push by the visitors prevented the black-and-gold […]
