Peggy Revell It was a busy week of travel around the district for the six members of the Pech tribe from Honduras, who were visiting the area as part of an exchange through the Canadian International Development Agency’s “Indigenous Peoples Partnership Program.” Joined here by the chief and council of […]
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Heather Latter Several Fort High students, involved in the French Immersion and Core French programs, counted and bagged empty beer cans Saturday during a bottle drive fundraiser to help raise money for a trip to France next March. With help from their parents, the group raised a little over $1,000.
Mitch Calvert Sian Donald went to the air to nab a defensive rebound during the Muskie senior girls’ 23-20 win over the Kenora Broncos in NorWOSSA action here Monday night.
Heather Latter Students from local schools looked on as the cooking of bannock was demonstrated this morning during the Fall Harvest Preparation workshops at the Nanicost grounds. The workshops, which include lessons on preparing wild rice, wild meats, and traditional teas, runs until Thursday. The event is hosted by Seven […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie Sara Roach (#23) kept a close eye on Kelsey Craven of the Kenora Broncos during Fort High’s 23-20 win in NorWOSSA senior girls’ basketball action here yesterday.
Mitch Calvert Muskie junior quarterback Tanner Gill Roisin worked for some extra yardage with a pair of Thunder Bay Huskies draped all over him during an exhibition game at Muskie Field on Saturday afternoon. Despite a 47-6 loss, the junior squad showed plenty of promise in their first home game […]
Heather Latter Fort High students walked and ran around the school grounds Friday afternoon as they participated in the Terry Fox Run there. Students were asked to donate a minimum of a dollar and teachers also contributed. A final tally had not yet been determined as of press time this […]
Peggy Revell Natalie Elliott recounted a “horror story” about an absolutely awful day to a crowd of girls during Friday evening’s Beautiful Unique Girl Pajama Party. The evening, held at St. Mary’s Church, saw the BUgirls return for a second year to promote a positive message about how all those […]
Mitch Calvert Byron Katapaytuk of the Fort Frances Lakers fired a shot through a maze of defenders on Dryden Ice Dogs’ goalie Curtis Barker during SIJHL action here Friday night. The Lakers fell to 1-3 on the season with a 6-3 loss to the visitors.
Heather Latter Kayla Elders and Ryan Brady sorted bottles Saturday during a bottle drive fundraiser to help raise money for some Fort High students to take a trip to France next March. Students, along with their parents who helped out, raised a little over $1,000.
Duane Hicks The components of the lookout tower, including the red-and-white cupola, are ready for re-assembly at its new site along the riverfront starting next week. A piece of stairway has to be attached to the base there, and then the re-assembly can begin. Then the handrail will be put […]
Duane Hicks Barry Streib, president of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce, welcomed delegates gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous this morning for the group’s annual fall meeting. The conference started with registration and a mix-and-mingle last night, and continued today with a slew of guest speakers as well as […]
