Duane Hicks A selection of fantasy art created by Fort Frances native Kari-Ann Anderson, including this piece, is part of the Fort Frances Museum’s new “Comics and Fantasy Art” exhibit. The public is welcome to drop by and check it out, which also will tie into activities for March Break […]

Peggy Revell Emma Nordin, Jerzi Calder, Lauren Penney, Hannah Anderson, Paige Anderson, and Cassidy Spence were among the kids crowded on the carpet during the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Family Storytime” yesterday evening to celebrate the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss with stories, songs, and cupcakes.

Duane Hicks Kiwanis past-president Robert Sletmoen and Pat Herr, of International Travel Services, drew the March “Trip of the Month” winner this morning at ITS. Laurie Witherspoon of Devlin will be heading to New York City–a trip valued at $2,600.

Mitch Calvert Sarah Milling of Kitowski Trucking looked to clear the puck out of harm’s way with Hailey Beaudry of Super 8 close by in Sunday’s all-Fort Frances final of a girls’ PeeWee tournament here. Milling’s team took the crown with a suspense-filled 4-3 overtime win.

Duane Hicks Ray Coran checked out a beer cooler donated by Labatt for the live auction at the 11th-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The dinner and auction raised $14,775 to provide financial aid to local families facing medical expenses.

Peggy Revell Missy Hammond got ready to send a rock down the ice during the “blind curling” event at the 27th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival on Saturday. The weekend was filled with events, including a visiting Elvis impersonator, an ice-fishing derby, and a cribbage tournament.

Mitch Calvert Carlee Bosma (#12) of the Muskie girls’ hockey team corralled the puck with the Kenora Broncos’ Brittany Sherred close behind during Fort High’s 5-4 victory in the opener of their best-of-three NorWOSSA semi-final series here Friday night. The Broncos got revenge with a 2-1 win yesterday, setting up […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie forward Brendan Cawston tried to slow down Scott Bailey of the Kenora Broncos during the opener of their best-of-three NorWOSSA semi-final showdown last night at the Ice for Kids Arena.

Mitch Calvert Maggie Lemesurier looked to get the puck away from Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Colin Moberly during Fort Frances Day Care activities at the north end rink yesterday afternoon. The Sabres take to the ice for real tonight and tomorrow when they host the first-place Fort William North […]