Jessica George Brianna Clinker (clockwise from left), Shailyn Loyie, Alanna Walsh, Emily Hyatt, Danielle Jean, and Hailey Clendenning showed off their smiles—and their fingernails—during the manicure and pedicure session of the “Beautiful Unique Girls” beach party hosted by St. Mary’s Church on Saturday night. The girls came together for an […]
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Peggy Revell Kim Williamson had a big laugh as Joelle McKinnon checked out her daughter, Whitney, during the start of a new Mother Goose program at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. Among those also taking part were Rae-Ann Wood with her son, Christopher, and Heather Latter, who was there […]
Paige Desmond Students at St. Francis School got a treat yesterday as they read “The Hockey Sweater” with Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Dan Usiski. The goal of the team’s reading sessions this week was to introduce students to positive role models.
Jessica George Grade 4 French Immersion student Joleigh Hayes, left, showed off a poster with things she has learned from her teacher, Mme. Busch, to her mother Lisa George, and sister, Annelise, during the open house and meet-and-greet at St. Francis School yesterday evening.
Jessica George A garbage truck, looking to pick up the dumpster at Mohawk, got caught on the canopy while passing through yesterday morning. It appeared the truck’s forks had been up, which caused the vehicle to be above the clearance height. Repairs still were being done this morning at Mohawk, […]
Jessica George Muskie Tibia Gerber raced over to make sure this Kenora Bronco didn’t gain any more yards on a punt return during Friday afternoon’s game. The black-and-gold earned a narrow 7-4 victory here.
Peggy Revell After a cold, drizzly morning, the sun began to shine through Sunday afternoon just in time for the annual Terry Fox Run organized by the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. There were 82 participants who came out this year to raise money in the fight against cancer, once again […]
Jessica George Chris Johnson worked with his radio-controlled airplane before sending it up for an aerial display that pleased the crowd at the ninth-annual “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” held Saturday at the Fort Frances Airport. He later won the prize for best radio-controlled plane.
Dave Ogilvie Mary Gavin, Emo’s Senior Citizen of the Year, accepted a certificate from Deputy Mayor Gerd O’Sullivan at a reception in her honour Monday at the Golden Age Manor. Friends, relatives, and members of the community gathered to congratulate her—and share in some cake and ice cream.
Paige Desmond Those hoping to crack the roster of the Fort Frances Canadians Midget ‘AA’ hockey team took to the ice yesterday evening for the opening night of tryouts. The squad will open its 2008/09 season Oct. 4-5 at Shattuck-St.Mary’s.
Paige Desmond Excited young girls hoping to be future figure skating stars signed up for the Border Skating Club’s winter programs yesterday evening in the conference room at the Ice for Kids Arena.
Jessica George The Muskie football team ended a long losing streak with a 7-4 win over the visiting Kenora Broncos in Winnipeg High School Football League action Friday afternoon. Players and coaches alike jumped up and down to celebrate the long-awaited victory.
