Duane Hicks Multi-instrumentalist Dave Genn of the iconic Canadian rock band, 54•40 played a guitar solo during a number Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The show, entitled “Unplugged: Songs Stories,” featured all of 54•40’s hits reimagined and was the second in the 2018-19 “Tour de Fort” passport season. The […]
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Sam Odrowski Fort High students Maya Davis, Erica Lemelin, and Mira Donaldson provided some reggae energy to the “Shade of Yellow and Sunshine”-themed fall musical revue that ran from Nov. 8-10 when they sang “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. The three performances provided attendees with a two-hour break […]
Sam Odrowski Close to 30 people marched through town carrying signs for Weechi-it-te-win’s “Domestic Violence Awareness Walk” held Thursday morning. Some of the signs read “Love Shouldn’t Hurt,” “The Silence Surrounding Abuse Must Be Broken,” and “Choose To Be Kind.”
Sam Odrowski Local lawyer Clint Calder visited St. Francis School on Thursday for “Treaty Recognition Week,” in which he spoke to students about the history of Treaty #3, why it’s important, and how indigenous people have been affected. Other schools in the district heard similar presentations.
Duane Hicks Randi Roth of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Colour Guard looked over a display dedicated to well-known, decorated indigenous war veterans such as Tommy Prince. In addition to serving his country, Prince was dedicated to obtaining educational and economic opportunities for indigenous people, and is quoted as […]
Sam Odrowski John and Cindy Homer cut into the celebration cake during the official launch party that was held Nov. 3 at Flint House to celebrate his new ownership of Causeway Insurance. About 75 people came out to join in the festivities.
Duane Hicks Elaine Medicine read through the names of veterans from area First Nations listed on the honour wall that is part of the new exhibit, “Indigenous Veterans of Treaty No. 3,” during its opening reception Thursday at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre. The list started out with […]
Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Nick Lucas looked to fire a shot from a sharp angle upstairs on Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Fletcher Bolda during his squad’s 6-4 win here Saturday night. Lucas ended up registering a goal and an assist in that one after having notched a […]
Jamie Mountain Joe Hardy (#6) and Jaxon Gartzke (#17) looked to combine to form a stellar wall on a block during the Muskie junior boys’ volleyball team’s 3-1 win over the Dryden Eagles in the NorWOSSA final last Tuesday afternoon at Fort High. That good defence was key after the […]
Jamie Mountain Kobi Ward and Caleb Allan were prepared to do whatever it took to keep the ball from creeping over the net during the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team’s 3-2 loss to the top-ranked Kenora Broncos in the NorWOSSA final last Tuesday at Fort High.
Jamie Mountain Aiden Knapaysweet of the West End Bruins looked to clear the puck out of his own end while Ryan Brown (#15) of the Emo Express Green had his sights set on him during Emo’s 4-1 win Sunday in the gold-medal game of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s […]
Submitted Jeff Gustafson is moving from the FLW Tour to the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament circuit in 2019.
