Ken Kellar Aspen Avis, left, and Fort Frances Public Library’s Sam Manty worked together on a modelling clay puppy during one of the activities put on by the Library for the PD Day on Friday. Activities included BINGO, craft time and board games and gave kids a safe place to […]

Town crews busted another snowbank along Second St. this morning. Following several significant snowfalls, the town has been working to cut back some of the taller banks, which are impeding drivers along roadways and lines of sight at intersections. -Ken Kellar photo

Physician recruiter for Riverside Healthcare, Todd Hamilton, delivered a presentation on the local doctor shortage. -Sam Odrowski photo

Tricia Mitchell of Environment and Climate Change Canada delivered a presentation on boundary waterways, particularly the threat of algae blooms to Lake of the Woods, at the Devlin Hall for the Rainy River District Municipal Association AGM on Saturday. Delegates also heard presentations from the Northwestern Health Unit on coming […]

Gerry Hawley got a ladle of extra sauce from Tashie Broadbent during the Fort Frances Medical First Responders spaghetti dinner fundraiser last night at the Couchiching Multi-use building last night. The first responders managed to raise $1,141 through ticket sales, baking and donations. The money will go towards equipment and […]

Sledding was one of the many activities for parents and children who attended “Family Game Day” at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre on Saturday. -Submitted photo

Jamie Mountain Ben Hoefler of the Fort Frances Lakers attempted to win a puck battle against Jack Michels of the Thief River Falls Norskies during his squad’s 4-3 loss on Friday night in SIJHL action at the Ice For Kids Arena. Hoefler notched a second-period goal in that one but […]

Jamie Mountain Benton Ashworth, left, and Troy Veldhusien both lunged to get control of a loose puck before their Kenora Thistles counterpart did during the first period of the Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians’ 4-3 loss to the Kenora Thistles on Sunday afternoon. The Canadians fought hard in coming back […]

Jamie Mountain Matthieu Harrold was sent flying from a big hit from a Thief River Falls Norskies’ opponent after trying to skate the puck into the offensive zone during the first period of Friday night’s game here.

Megan Walchuk Coach Charlotte Bazylewski, along with curlers Grace George, 13, and Aili Chabot, 10, were at Walmart over the weekend selling tickets for the Fort Frances Curling Club’s annual Cash raffle. Tickets are $5 each, and can be purchased at the Curling Club, or local retailers, including The Place […]

Jamie Mountain Ethan Carlson-Jourdain did his best to settle down an airborne puck while he was watched closely by a Thief River Falls Norskies’ opponent during the first period of the Fort Frances Lakers’ 4-3 loss on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians’ goalie Keaton Cooper tracked the puck well and got his paddle down en route to making a save on Nathan Ogilvie of the Kenora Thistles during the second period of the Canadians’ 4-3 loss in the Bronze-Medal Game of their annual home tournament […]