Audiences were thrilled with Arch8’s performance of Tetris at the Townshend Theatre on Monday, March 11, 2024. The show featured plenty of music and movement, all in service of a message that says that you can fit in while staying true to yourself. Audience members were also invited onstage to […]
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– Ken Kellar photos
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, right, made a stop at Sunny Cove Camp on Tuesday to announce an NOHFC grant of almost $500,000 to assist in the rehabilitation of Russell Hall. The historic building is in need of structural repairs. Rickford was joined by several Town councillors and administration, including […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers bested the Sioux Lookout Bombers 3-1 last Friday night during law enforcement appreciation night. Clark Scaddan netted a pair of goals while Brandon Gustafson pitched in with a single. Lucas Toth had the start in net and made 36 saves. On Saturday night in their final […]
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The hottest thing to hit the district this winter has been the wildly popular seniors coffee get-togethers. Started in Devlin, the gatherings have now spread to Emo, providing seniors with a welcome social outlet. Above, two pairs of sisters, Bonnie Turriff, Linda, Logan Jones (the Logan sisters) Julie Seed and […]
Congratulations to U15(Green) that took first place, to win gold in the Emo Express League this years season. Also honourable mention to U11(Black), this team took second in their league division.
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It was a fun evening of dancing, rhythm and flexibility with Tetris created by Arch8. Performers ranged across the whole stage stacking on top of each other, jumping over one another and interlocking their bodies just like blocks in a Tetris game. Many members of the audience were encouraged to […]
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Artist Shawna Grapentine was a special guest presenter at the first annual Gikendamok Onowen (Things You Must Know) Youth Gathering at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The two-day gathering was hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services(WFS), as a way to discuss life skills and traditional Anishinaabe Teachings to more than 40 youth from […]
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Lakers newcomer Brody Lindal was named play- er of the Month for January. Since joining the Lakers at the trade deadline, Lindal has put up 8 goals and 11 assists for a 19-point total– averaging better than a point per game. For his efforts, Lindal was presented with a Boston […]
The dumping of snow might have held off until most activities were wrapped up, but the 11th SnOasis, held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, Rainy Lake Square, Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre and Memorial Sports Centre still brought plenty of winter-y […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers partnered with Borderland Pride to host their first ever “Lakers Night Out” Pride Night last Friday during a game against the Thunder Bay North Stars. They also partnered to host a drag show after the game as part of the festivities featuring performers from both Fort […]
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As the Window and Door Store’s Chemo Bag initiative moves into the final phase, the team got a heartwarming injection of help from the Fort Frances Muskies. A Chemo Bag is a collection of comfort items, which have been assembled through countless donations from local businesses, organizations ands individuals. Once […]
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Fort Frances Kiwanis Club president Dana-Lynn Begin, left, and Royal Bank of Canada Fort Frances branch manager Marc-Andre Michon pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for March on Friday, March 1, 2024. Tasha McNally is the winner of a trip to […]
