A group of local youngsters sold tickets for the upcoming NHL “Legends” game prior to last night’s Muskie hockey games. The kids wore the jerseys of the former NHL stars who will suit up against the local Hopper’s Bruins in the charity game this Friday night. Tickets, which cost $15 […]
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Lt. Meredith helped Alyssa Spence, a Grade 7 student at J.W. Walker School, put on a heavy tactical vest during a visit to the school on Thursday. Three representatives from the Canadian Armed Forces, two of whom had recently returned from Afghanistan, spoke to students about their experiences. —Melanie Béchard […]
The driver of this tractor-trailer lost part of his load at the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street West this morning, blocking the right-hand westbound lane. Fortunately, no other vehicles or pedestrians were at that spot at the time. Treaty #3 police were on the scene. —Melanie Béchard photo
Patti Jorgenson whipped up a caramel macchiato yesterday at the new Starbucks Coffee counter at Canada Safeway. The coffee outlet, which just open there yesterday, is part of the renovations the store has undergone in the past few months. The grand opening of Safeway’s makeover will kick off with a […]
Kenora Houseboat Adventures goalie Braden Seniw made a save during the ‘A’ final of the local 12-team Bantam ‘A’ tournament yesterday. Kenora scored two goals late in the third period for a 2-1 comeback win over the Fort Frances Wal-Mart Thrashers. The Holmlund Leafs beat the Canadian Tire Sabres 4-2 […]
Nicole Cain braved the cold weather on Friday, bundling up during her morning walk in Fort Frances. The cold snap is expected to last for the next several days as district residents battle temperatures dropping close to minus-30 (22 below). —Heather Ogilvie photo
Grade 8 teacher Jody Bonner-Vickers got to try on a Kevlar jacket, tack vest, and rucksac during a visit by members of the Canadian Armed Forces at J.W. Walker School this morning. Here, Lt Meredith helped Bonner-Vickers maintain her balance with the heavy load. Students also were given the chance […]
Sitting in his comfy recliner, John Racioppi took a brief break from renovating to get in a quick game of “Project Gotham Racing 3” on the XBox 360 last Thursday at Global Gaming (256 Scott St.) The new business, which Racioppi aims to have open by Jan. 19, will have […]
Mayor Roy Avis, left, and Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District, held up the flag in front of the Civic Centre yesterday to kick off January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Fort Frances. The Alzheimer Society has various fundraiser planned in the near […]
Cora Chojko-Bolec, a health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit in Emo, put out pamphlets at their new office at 76 Front St. The new location offers a waiting room, a reception desk, and more working space for the four employees. While the office is now open, an open house […]
The famous VALA Follies rehearsed a country number at the Townshend Theatre on Saturday for their performance “Las Vegas Legends,” which goes there Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are available at Betty’s here. —Heather Ogilvie photo
International Falls JV Broncos’ goalie Mike Hart stopped Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Steven Beck’s shot Monday night during an exhibition game over at Bronco Arena. The Canadians built an early lead and then held on for the 5-3 win. —Alex Cruickshank photo
