Duane Hicks Second Street East resident Mike Hall was one of many out early this morning shovelling away the white stuff Mother Nature dumped here yesterday and overnight. But don’t put away those shovels just yet as a winter storm warning remains in effect for the region, with another 13-23 […]

Duane Hicks The central rink has begun to be dismantled—and soon will be covered in a whole lot of dirt as site work begins for construction of the new Robert Moore School.

courtesy of Rob Bye Curtis Boivin of Fort Frances (#19B) led the way, with Travis MacDonald of Winnipeg (#8) and Trevor Fontaine of Webster, Wis. (#3) in close pursuit, at the 47th-annual Canadian Power Toboggan Championships in Beausejour, Man. over the weekend. Boivin stared down some of the best junior […]

Duane Hicks Cathy Robinson was among the dozen or so speakers who took turns reading at the World Day of Prayer 2009 service Friday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church here. About 100 people attended the local service, joining millions across the world to pray for the women of Papua New […]

Peggy Revell Robert Moore’s drama club members had a busy Saturday with a dress rehearsal for their presentation of the “Wizard of Oz” tomorrow night in the school gym.

Peggy Revell Penny Hutton, Aurora Hutton, Rick Strickland, and Keira Strickland toasted some marshmallows over the bonfire during Alberton’s family fun day held Saturday. While sunshine had caused the ice on the outdoor rink to melt, it was perfect weather for the dozens who turned out to toboggan, drink hot […]

Peggy Revell During yesterday’s open house at Family and Children Services, Sandra Tibbs showed off her Wii golfing skills in the facility’s “family room.” The open house welcomed the public into the newly-renovated basement section of FACS, where the supervised access program, volunteer program, and family-centered conferencing are located.

Peggy Revell The Fort Frances High School band showed off its repertoire yesterday evening during a final public concert at the Townshend Theatre before they head off on their long-awaited trip to Italy next week. Residents can follow along their adventures in Italy by visiting the band’s blog at www.fortfrances.com. […]

Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Mitch Cain (on ice) was surrounded by a pair of Schreiber Diesels during third-period action of their SIJHL tilt last night at the Ice For Kids Arena.