Canfigure skaters Lilly Blakeney and Paige Anderson took part in this number as the Rainy River Figure Skating Club hosted its annual ice show, this year entitled “Under the Big Top,” on the evening of March 3 and again on the afternoon of March 4.

Canfigure members Ellianna Jacobson, left, Nina Kreger, and Kassandra Dobransky displayed their skills during this number.

Canfigure skaters Madison Kreger, left, Emma Olson, and Phoenix Nault gave it their all while doing some spins.

Jamie Mountain Sioux Lookout Warriors’ forward Ben Lavoie proudly hoisted the NorWOSSA trophy in the air while his teammates gathered around to join in the celebration after the squad knocked off the Muskies with a thrilling 4-3 double-overtime victory in the third-and-deciding game last Tuesday night at the Ice For […]

Jamie Mountain In the ultimate display of class and sportsmanship, Muskie co-captain Eric Pitkanen and Jersey Abraham of the Sioux Lookout Warriors exchanged handshakes and pleasantries at the conclusion of the hard-fought three-game series in the NorWOSSA boys’ hockey final.

Graduate skater Abigail Lucke performed a solo number during the ice show.

The Canskate 5 group, including Lita Peterson, left, Vincent Quo, Jordyn Wood, Kylynn Anderson, Seamus Hagarty, and Teira Forster held hands while performing this number. –Photos courtesy of Brittany Bowman

Sam Odrowski Construction of the new Seven Generations Education Institute building along Highway 11 near Nanicost is coming along, with completion slated for the end of 2018 or early 2019. The site is meant to provide a “campus feel” and connect all the Seven Generations hubs through offering all its […]

Duane Hicks Blair Anderson relived that one time in 1975 when he was “Fort Frances’ Most Eligible Bachelor” during his 70th birthday party this morning at Betty’s on Scott Street. The store’s staff went all out to plan a surprise party for Anderson, who saw no shortage of family and […]

Sam Odrowski This youngster obviously figured he could pull on the rope better facing the other way as J.W Walker students participated in an array of outdoor activities during their annual winter carnival held Thursday, including tug-of-war, sled-pulling competitions, and obstacle races.

Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Ian Tookenay did his best to fire one past the defence–and English River Miners’ goalie Michael Lenko–during his squad’s 4-2 loss yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena that extended the team’s current skid to four-straight games.

Jamie Mountain Muskie girls’ hockey team assistant coach Tressa Galusha was all smiles at practice Friday afternoon as she gave the squad some instructions. The black-and-gold are hard at work trying to keep in shape ahead of the all-Ontarios that run March 21-23 in Timmins.