CPO2 Austin Zin, centre, of the Fort Frances Sea Cadets #144, instructed PO2 George Kemper-Lukasevics, left, and LC Ryan Goertzen on how to build a fire Saturday during the corps’ annual survival training. The 20 cadets spent two nights outdoors in the woods learning such skills as reading compasses, building […]
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Sgt. Erik Gustafson, left, and Sgt. Jordan Manty, of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets, rang the bells at the Salvation Army Christmas kettle outside The Bargain Store on Saturday morning. Volunteers will be manning the kettles at local businesses from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday until Dec. 23. […]
Older siblings Jade and Jordan Carlson helped 18-month-old Maggie colour a picture during the annual Devlin Community Christmas party on Sunday. In addition to dinner, residents enjoyed crafts, games, and sliding as well as a visit from Santa. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Fort Frances resident Tracy Gibson displayed her original, hand-painted board game, “The Family Tree of Knowledge,” on the right, and her prototype on the left, along with some of the game pieces. Gibson designed the game as a gift for her children, but hopes to market it to the public. […]
Members of the Muskie girls’ hockey team collected teddy bears thrown onto the ice by fans Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena. The teddy bears will be put into the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers for the needy. Another “Teddy Bear Toss” took place during the Muskie boys’ game […]
Penny McFarland got a present from Santa Claus when he paid a visit to local war brides at a special dinner at the Adventure Inn last night. 2006 is the 60th anniversary of war brides in Canada (1946 was the year the largest wave arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax), […]
Survival lessons CP02 Shane Ikert, right, of the Fort Frances Sea Cadets #144 instructed a group of younger cadets on how to use lanterns and outdoor stoves Saturday. The corps spent two nights in the woods sleeping in tents and learning survival skills as part of their annual training. —Heather […]
Phyllis Ogier checked out a table of Christmas decorations this morning during an open house at The Treasure Chest (located at 336 Scott St.) Those who came out for the open house not only could find great buys, but enjoy free coffee and dainties, as well as enter thir name […]
Steam rose off of Rainy River near the Rainier bridge this morning. The district is in the grips of a cold snap that has seen temperatures dip down to around the -30 degrees Celsius mark with the windchill. Relief is on the way though as temperatures are expected to rise […]
Fort Frances Canadians captain George Ossachuk won a key draw against the Wayzata Trojans in the championship game of the inaugural Canadians Midget ‘AA’ Tournament held at the Memorial Sports Complex Sunday afternoon. The Canadians won the game 4-1 to claim the tournament title. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Dorothy Poperechny, left, got some help from Ayako Sletmoen in rolling her first suishi roll at Dory’s Fish Market here Saturday afternoon. The workshophad participants rolling rice and combinations of raw fish, crab meat, cucumbers, avocado, and ginger inside nori (sheets of seaweed). The class also included a salmon grilling […]
Erica Lemelin cuddled up on Santa’s knee on Saturday afternoon at the Emo Toy Library. Many children stopped by to have their pictures taken with St. Nick, who was visiting during “Holly Daze” in the community. —Heather Ogilvie photo
