Dave Ogilvie Tanner Neilson and his mom, Trish, tried their hand at rope spinning after receiving lessons from Ryan M. Taylor, author of “Cowboy Logic,” during a friendly competition at the RRFA’s annual meeting and supper in the Barwick Hall on Saturday evening. About 100 people turned out to enjoy […]
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Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Gabe Capozzi tried to jam the puck past Sioux Lookout Flyers’ goalie Josh Michano during his team’s 7-2 win here Friday night. The Sabres are off on the road for three games in three nights, beginning tonight against the Fort William North Stars.
Peggy Revell Children’s librarian Andrea Avis was snug in her pyjamas as she read a bedtime story to wind down “Family Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday evening. Families are welcome to attend the story night, which is held each Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Mitch Calvert The Muskie girls’ junior basketball team was divided into two teams for their annual tournament Friday and Saturday at Fort High. Team White (3-1) ended up finishing second behind St. Ignatius (4-0) while Team Black finished fourth with a 1-3 mark. Dryden (2-2) took third place, with Kenora […]
Paige Desmond Dainties and other baked goodies were for sale Saturday at the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s annual fall tea at the New Beginning Fellowship Church. The tea celebrated the hard work of the auxiliary, which has raised $41,000 at its various fundraisers this past year alone.
Peggy Revell Local caterer Todd Moxham served up a cup of soup for Rick Socholotuk to taste during the Home-based Business Expo held Friday at the Adventure Inn here. About 15 booths were set up for the inaugural event, which ran from noon-8 p.m.
Duane Hicks Piran Erwin checked over reference materials while creating his very own “Bionicle” comic Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Museum. The workshop was held in conjunction with the new exhibit, “Comic Books: A History,” which runs there until Nov. 17. The public is welcome to drop by and […]
Peggy Revell Mothers attending the “Mother Goose” program at the Fort Frances Public Library got the chance to learn about making home-made baby food thanks to a visit from registered dietitian Janet Drennen of the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre. Those on hand included (clockwise from left) Shannon McFarlane, Julie Ste. […]
Peggy Revell Linda Alberts set up the booth for “Mona•Vie,” one of the many home-based businesses that will be on display from until 8 p.m. today at the Adventure Inn. In its first year, the expo hopes to highlight and promote the many home-based businesses in the district, including photography, […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Museum assistant Katie Urban was busy putting some final touches on the comic book exhibit that opened there today. The exhibit will run for a month, and includes a drop-in day tomorrow (Oct. 18) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. where children can create their own comic book […]
Duane Hicks Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches, left, and Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum congratulated Kole Pitkanen, 12, as winner of the local “Fire Prevention Week” draw, who earned himself a new bike and helmet from Canadian Tire. The two other draw winners were Jenna Bailey, three, and Riley Booth, […]
Paige Desmond A “Girls’ Night In” was held at Curves for Women here last night to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Manicures were offered by Celeste’s Hair Salon for a donation, which combined with all other proceeds to go to the Rainy River District Breast Health Network. Nails were done […]
