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 […]
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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
New mayor Roy Avis, right, took his oath of allegiance as Justice Thomas McKay looked on Monday night in Council Chambers. —Duane Hicks photo
Natasha Jack, four, and her brother Damon, three, visited with Santa on Saturday and told him what they wanted for Christmas. The siblings also received candy canes at the annual “Lunch with Santa” event held at Warp 9 and presented by the Business Improvement Association. —Melanie Béchard photo
New mayor Roy Avis, right, signed his declaration of office as Justice Thomas McKay looked on last night in Council Chambers. -Duane Hicks photo
Elizabeth Klem, six, and her brother Darian, three, got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday afternoon during “Lunch with Santa” at Warp 9. The annual event, hosted by the Business Improvement Association, draws hundreds of children every year. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Prince’s valet, played by Michael Brady, expressed disgust at the smell of one of Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters’ feet during the opening night of the Muskie Theatre presentation of “Cinderella” at the Townshend Theatre last night. The stepsisters were played by Sierra Spicer, Dana Elders, and Andrea Nelson. The one-hour […]
Christine Denby was elected the new president of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night. Denby, who served as first vice-president for the past two years, will assume the role Jan. 1, 2007. —Melanie Béchard photo
A Vianets player drove for a lay-up against the Fort High Muskies Monday night. Vianets beat the Muskies 86-73 to remain undefeated in Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League action this season. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Olivia Andrushuk and her mother, Angel, checked out a veritable smorgasbord of dainties for sale Saturday afternoon during the Christmas craft and bake sale at the Church of the Holy Spirit. The event brought in about $1,000 for the “Just Imagine” CT Scanner fundraising campaign. —Duane Hicks photo
