Siblings Trevor Bonot and Jackie McCormick, left, took the top spot in the NOCA Mixed Doubles Provincials for Northern Ontario over the weekend at their home rink of the Stratton Curling Club. They had three wins and one loss in round robin play. Coming in second were Chris Silver and […]
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- By Robin McCormick
A.J. Wensley happily holds the 50/50 draw cheque he was presented with on Saturday, January 6th. at the Dance Hall. The winning amount was $8,460.00. Standing beside A.J is his finance Sydney King. A.J shared he was very surprised about his winnings, he does purchase quite a few tickets and […]
- Submitted photo
The district was treated to a rare celestial display of a vivid “sun dog” yesterday morning. The phenomenon is formed when light passes through crystals of ice, suspend- ed in clouds, sitting at altitudes of 20,000 to 40,000 feet, according to Space. These suspended crystals are known as “diamond dust” […]
–Allan Bradbury photo.
This beaded leather jacket will be on display as part of the Tied Together exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre starting this Friday. The jacket belonged to Bill Noden after whom the Noden Causeway is named. The exhibit features contemporary and traditional examples of beading done by […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers have traded last year’s top scorer to the Red Lake Miners. Ryker Watt led Lakers scoring last year with 43 points, 24 goals 19 assists and was fourth in team scoring so far this season. In return the Lakers have acquired forward Brody Lindal from the […]
- Written by Robin McCormick; photo submitted
Five generations of the Camirand family were able to gather for a family portrait. Front row: Sheila Jackson, 3rd generation, Carla Mose, 2nd generation, holding Ivy Jackson, 5th generation, Jean Camirand, 1st generation, holding Wren Jackson, 5th generation. Back row: Logan Jackson, 4th generation and Chase Jackson, 4th generation. Jean […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Emo Green #13 Rickie Copenace and #20 Orin McCormick defend against a shot attempt from Holmlund Leafs #88 Warren McFayden, while goalie Rylan Sabbe prepares to make a save during last weekend’s U15 A tournament. Other teams involved in the tournament included the Green’s Brand Source Predators from Fort Frances, […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Members of local fire departments, Treaty Three Police, and staff from a nearby provincial park were among those who received training on how to lead search and rescue (SAR) efforts in December. The training was sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada. Students learned about the technical capabilities of GPS units, search […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, left, Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, centre, and supporters of the Alzheimer Society joined together on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, for the raising of the Alzheimer Society flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre to mark the […]
–submitted photo
The Fort Frances Lakers Player of the month Sponsored by Boston Pizza is Defensman Caige Starr. In 12 games with the Lakers so far this season Starr has two goals and three assists in addition to another goal and assist from seven games with the Dryden Ice Dogs before joining […]
– Submitted photos
Boxing Day Squash Tournament A handful of passionate contenders turned out to the Memorial Sports Centre on Boxing Day to take part in the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 40th Annual Boxing Day Tournament. With dozens of games played, only a few players could come out on top. Clockwise from top […]
– Ken Kellar photos
It was a sold-out event as Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, also known as Manitou Mounds, held their first ever Solstice Soiree on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to help everyone celebrate the season, regardless of which holiday they might otherwise observe. The event featured a three-course in-house made feast for attendees, as […]
