Peggy Revell Kim Roy, left, Bev Thomson, Lindsay Strickland, Penny Hutton, Cheri Witherspoon, and Gina Wyder all gave big smiles after completing the annual 5K “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run” on Saturday over in International Falls in conjunction with “Icebox Days.” Bill Michl of Fort Frances was the top local […]

Peggy Revell Liz Cousineau played with the toys in the wading pools as part of “Beach Days” yesterday at the Fort Frances Nursery School—a perfect break from the mid-winter blues.

Dave Ogilvie Joe Carlson and Natalie Smith took part in the United Church youth group’s sliding party Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park in Emo. The group, along with others from the community, took full advantage of the fresh snow and milder weather to enjoy an afternoon of sliding.

Mitch Calvert Falls Broncos’ forward Josh Leinum cleanly won a defensive zone draw in the third period of his team’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Muskies on Monday night at Bronco Arena

Duane Hicks RRFDC chair Russ Fortier, left, received a trio of plaques from Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle on behalf of three area businesses—the Fisheries Resort, Ross’ Camp, and the Emo Inn—that initially were helped out by the NOHFC 20 years ago.

Peggy Revell It may be winter outside but it was a busy day at the “beach” inside at the Fort Frances Nursery School this morning. Aaron Wood, left, Treyden Calder, Liam Dent, and Hayden Becket were among those getting a splash out of the wading pools that were filled up […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie Kristen Penner battled International Falls’ Broncos Sydney Gordon (#16) and Mackenzie Roboin (#7) during an exhibition tilt across the river last night. The Muskies won 3-2 to sweep the three-game season series between the two border rivals.

Dave Ogilvie Lincoln Dunn and his daughter, Naomi, took part in the United Church youth group’s sliding party Sunday afternoon at Lions Park in Emo. The youth group and others from the community took full advantage of the fresh snow and milder weather to enjoy an afternoon of sliding.

Mitch Calvert Gary Gregory, left, and Sandy Haney swept hard while skip Mark Loney looked on during their 7-3 win over Al Holt’s team in the final of the annual “Icebox of the Nation” bonspiel at the Fort Frances Curling Club yesterday.

Peggy Revell Participants young and old made their way along an icy five-km route as part of the annual “Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run” on Saturday morning over in International Falls in conjunction with “Icebox Days.” Some braver runners took on the 10-km version of the race later that morning.

Duane Hicks Thomas LePine, left, and Avery Adrian made good use of the milder weather yesterday afternoon to brush up on their hockey skills at the East End rink. Other youths also were out skating there. Temperatures are expected to remain warmer for most of the week, only to plunge […]

Duane Hicks Following Tuesday’s announcement of more funding for the new technology centre here, Deputy Mayor Sharon Tibbs, left, Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle, and library board chair Joyce Cunningham are looking forward to using this shovel for a ground-breaking ceremony in the spring.