Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Noah Loveday got all tangled up with his Thief River Falls Norskies’ opponent near the blue line during the first period of his squad’s 6-3 loss on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers are next in action this Friday when they host […]
Photo Gallery
The first bunch of Kindergarten students walked through the doors of the new St. Mary School in Fort Frances this morning. The new school opens for its first day of classes today following a few delays, and consolidates the students from St. Michael’s and St. Francis schools. -Ken Kellar photo
Ken Kellar Travel agent Paula Jensen and Kiwanian Robin Wright displayed the winning ticket in the first Fort Frances Kiwanis Club “Trip of the Month” draw of 2020 this morning at International Travel Services. The winner of the January draw was Christina Hahkala, who won a trip to Grenada, valued […]
Ken Kellar Dahlia and Violet Kaun leapt past the point of no return during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual Polar Plunge out front of La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday afternoon. The girls were representing Rainy River District Animal Rescue for the plunge, and raised $365 in pledges. Overall, the event raised […]
Ken Kellar Voyageurs Lions Club president Travis Michl goes all in with a cannonball during the club’s annual Polar Plunge fundraiser at La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday. The Voyageurs Lions Club had several participants who collected $820 of the $8,300 total raised during the event. Organizers said 29 people from 12 […]
Amanda Caron Snow removal crews around town were hard at work yesterday following the blast of snow we received from Sunday morning through yesterday. The weather station in Fort Frances recorded 16 cm of snow, and International Falls reported seeing 7.8 inches of snow.
Ken Kellar Steve Boileau successfully defended his title from a year ago as he once again downed Jason Kabel in an exciting final to capture the ‘A’ Open title at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual Boxing Day tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Ken Kellar It takes an army of volunteers to make a community event like the Christmas Dinner a success, and this year’s event at the Knox United Church saw a outswelling of support from both volunteers and the public. Above, the line of those willing to serve food was well […]
Submitted Rainycrest resident Alice Irvine, 107 years young, had a visit with Santa Claus during his stopover at the long term care facility on Dec. 3. Local photographer Shawna McRitchie volunteered her time for the Santa pictures for residents and kids in the Community. Any donations collected were given to […]
Submitted The Keomany and Luong families stopped by for one more hug before the long trek home.
Owner of Greg’s Recycling, Greg Stahn, stood next to a massive collection of compacted aluminum cans at his business, which closes down tomorrow (Jan. 1), as Stahn and wife retire. The business has always collected non-ferrous metals and provided a much needed service throughout the district for its 25 years […]
Submitted Get out on the ice and create some ice fishing memories over the holidays.
