Peggy Revell Joelle Bruyere shook hands with the “Cat in the Hat” at yesterday’s Storytime at the Fort Frances Public Library. The Cat in the Hat, along with other Dr. Seuss favourites, will be making a visit to all library programs next week, including Family Storytime on Monday at 6:30 […]
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Peggy Revell Students in Ms. Armour’s Grade 4/5 class at J.W. Walker School were treated to a visit by award-winning First Nations’ author Larry Loyie on Monday morning. Coming all the way from Alberta, Loyie, along with his partner, writer, and editor, Constance Brissenden, has been visiting various classrooms in […]
Duane Hicks Amanda Perreault read along with her daughter, Kaidence, last Thursday during Family Literacy Night at St. Michael’s School here. The event offered literacy-based activities, such as word Bingo, buddy reading, computers, listening centres, and a Smart Board presentation in an effort to engage parents in supporting their children […]
Peggy Revell Once finished, this centre arbour of the new pow-wow grounds at Manitou Rapids will be able to hold about 50 drums.
Mitch Calvert Jeff Gustafson (#41) of the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team showed relentless defence in helping the black-and-gold capture NorWOSSA gold thanks to a 43-40 win over the Kenora Broncos in the league final here Friday.
Local EMS supervisor Ed Carson demostrated how Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can be used alongside CPR to provide emergency care should someone go into cardiac arrest.
Peggy Revell Heather Bishop Taylor, of the Maritime Marionettes, made a goose come to life during yesterday evening’s performance of “The Lonely Leprechaun” at the Townshend Theatre. Brought to town by the local “Kids and Co.” entertainment series, the show took audience members on a quest to find out where […]
Peggy Revell Students at St. Michael’s School lined up for a second helping of delicious pancakes cooked up by staff and volunteers during Shrove Tuesday celebrations there this morning. Several local churches are hosting pancake suppers this evening to mark the day before Lent starts.
Peggy Revell Award-winning First Nations’ author Larry Loyie, alongside his partner writer and editor, Constance Brissenden, paid a visit yesterday to J.W. Walker School here to speak with students about writing, as well as the four books he has written. Hailing from Alberta, but with ties to Fort Frances, Loyie […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie Chelsea Hill smashed through a Dryden Eagles’ block during the NorWOSSA final of the junior girls’ volleyball division Friday at Fort High. Despite Hill’s efforts, the black-and-gold fell in straight sets by scores of 25-17, 25-9, and 25-17.
Mitch Calvert Muskie Justin Anderson looked for an open man with several Kenora Broncos in his face during Fort High’s 56-46 victory in the NorWOSSA senior boys’ basketball final here Friday night. The black-and-gold now advance to the NWOSSAA final against either Westgate or Churchill (Thunder Bay).
Mitch Calvert Muskie Cody McCool corralled a puck behind his net with Devin Parks of the Red Lake Rams in close pursuit during Fort High’s 4-1 win on Saturday at the Emo Arena. The Muskies had dumped the Rams 13-4 in Friday night’s game here, and now will host the […]
