Jay and Lori Flinders and Rachel Devoe looked on as Fort Frances Jr. Sabres vice-president Nancy Gardiman shared a few words during a memorial to Bryce Devoe, a local youth killed by lightning in late May, on Friday afternoon outside the Memorial Sports Centre. A plaque was unveiled in front […]
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Mitch Cain (#71) faced off against Ryan Sambray of the Fort William North Stars during the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ final pre-season game here yesterday afternoon. The North Stars won 5-1, keeping the hosts off the scoreboard before a goal with three minutes to play gave local fans something to […]
Dr. Jason Shack, right, introduced Northern Ontario School of Medicine students Lana Potts, left, and David Janhunen (not pictured) during a reception last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The two third-year medical students arrived for orientation this week, and will be living and learning here for the next 30 weeks, […]
Natahsa King, left, and Beth Brown walked down the River Road this morning as part of Tom Bruyere’s eighth-annual “Walk for Dialysis.” The contingent of walkers was expected to end their 20-mile trek between 1:30-2 p.m. today at North American Lumber here. Pledges raised by walkers will go to the […]
The “Cry of the Loon” exhibit continues at the Fort Frances Museum until the end of the month. It features several loon displays, like the one seen above, accompanied by informative panels, as well as art and poetry created by local artists. A workshop for children focusing on creating art […]
Barwick catcher Kevin Gemmell held off from swinging at a low pitch before flying out to left-field in the bottom of the first of the RRDFL final last Thursday evening at Oltsher Field. Gemmell ended up going 1-for-3 with a walk on the night, but scored the tying run from […]
Jaelin Ottertail, 18 months old, smiled for the camera before taking a slide Monday morning at the Legion Park here. Despite the stormy weather looming on the horizon, children were seen playing at several local parks that morning.
Rylee Nixon, left, Holly Nixon, Rebecca Mills, and Angel Nixon enjoyed some treats they had picked up at the convenience store while sitting in the sunshine atop a rocky hill in Devlin last Thursday afternoon.
Rick Neilson of Seven Bends Honey filled up another container with delicious golden honey Saturday morning at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. The market was very busy that day, with the semi-annual “Bulk Honey Day” event drawing in many people.
Angie Fraser, left, drew the winning ticket for the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for September on Friday at International Travel Services as club treasurer Robin Wright looked on. Teresa Hazel of Fort Frances won a trip to Holland, valued at $5,400. Next month’s trip is to New York […]
Rick Neilson of Seven Bends Honey filled up another container with delicious golden honey Saturday morning at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. The market was a beehive of activity that day, at least partially because of the semi-annual “Bulk Honey Day” event.
Jimmy Spruce watched his drive head down the fairway of the first hole at the Kitchen Creek Golf Course during the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ golf tournament Saturday morning as Sabres Colin Spencer, second from left, and Nick Knutsen, third from left, looked on.
