Christian singer-songwriter Janelle Reinhart, accompanied by her band “180,” wowed the crowd at St. Mary’s Church on Monday evening. The Alberta-based artist’s album, “Livin’ for Something,” has been nominated for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards. Reinhart, who stopped here on her cross-Canada tour at […]

Fort Frances High School student Kenneth Kellar, right, portraying protagonist Jean Valjean, rehearsed a scene with an “unconsious” David Barron in preparation for the school’s upcoming musical production “Les Miserables.” The show is set to run April 5-8 at the Townshend Theatre. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for […]

Kelsey Jonassen, a member of the Emo Figure Skating Club, practised her moves Monday afternoon as the club prepared for its annual ice show, this year entitled “Under the Sea.” The show will be held this Sunday (March 26) at 2 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre, with tickets […]

Local dart player Marisa Payne went for the bulls-eye during the seventh-annual Gordie Dunnville Mixed Dart Tournament over the weekend at the local Legion. Some 25 teams from Fort Frances and surrounding area competed in the “just for fun” event. —Jenni Condon photo

With the OFSAA boys’ hockey championship getting underway here tomorrow, local merchants such as McTaggarts clearly have Muskie fever and are showing their support of the home team by decorating their store windows in black and gold. Action starts tomorrow at 8 a.m. with the Gonzaga Bulldogs (Mississauga) playing St. […]

Fort Frances High School students Kenneth Kellar, left, Melissa Friesen, and David Barron rehearsed a scene from “Les Miserables” yesterday at the Townshend Theatre. The musical production is set to run there April 5-8. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students, which will be available at Northwoods Gallery […]

Brenden Laur made a shamrock necklace this morning during a St Patrick’s Day party at the Fort Frances Day Care. With children out of school this week for March Break, a full slate of activities were held there for all age groups. —Duane Hicks photo

Anelynn Calder, left, Trinity Wanakamick, and Aurora Medows–wearing pajamas and cuddling with their teddy bears–enjoyed activties this morning during the Fort Frances Day Care’s pajama day. –Heather Ogilvie photo

Vi Plumridge touched up a painting of hollyhocks she’s planning on entering in the “Seeing Red” art show coming up April 10-May 6 at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The deadline for artists to enter their artwork, which must follow the “Seeing Red” theme, is April 5. On average, the […]

Anne Jean, left, and Kaitlyn Baldwin showed each other how they were decorating their postcards yesetrday afternoon during March Break activities at the Fort Frances Museum. Kids can drop by there from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day this week either to do crafts or check out a cool optics display. […]

Amy Penner, a student at Crossroads School in Devlin, shared her story with fellow student Anikka McTavish on Friday during the school’s “Literacy Luncheon.” Children showcased their work for parents and community members through reading, writing, drama, and media literacy. –Heather Ogilvie photo

Zachary Stroglover kept a close eye on the bubble he blew Monday morning during a beach party for pre-schoolers at the Fort Frances Day Care. With children out of school this week, a full slate of activities is planned there for all age groups. —Duane Hicks photo