Duane Hicks Lindsey Norris, left, admired the fine job her daughter, Jordyn Oster, did carving soapstone on Monday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The popular Family Day activity saw family members co-operate to carve beavers, foxes, bears, and other indigenous animals using soapstone carving kits.
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Former Stratton resident and renowned curler Trevor Bonot gave some helpful tips to young Aksel Hansen during Family Day activities hosted by the Stratton “Best Start” Hub from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the rec centre there. There also was a free lunch. –Photo submitted by Meg Bourgeois
Submitted Chandler Pollard captured first place in the walleye division with a 6.75-pound lunker during the fourth-annual John Gibbins Memorial Family Day Fish Derby held Monday from the government dock in Morson. Vernon Cockle topped the northern division (5.80 pounds) while Karmel Gibbins was the kids’ division winner (4.20 pounds).
Duane Hicks Catherine Robinson, left, Calleigh Councillor, Lexi McAdams, and Kodi-Jo Galbraith were among the “Project Sunset” students out enjoying the La Vallee community rink last Thursday. “Project Sunset” students, with the help of community members, fixed up the facility late last year and then held a skating party to […]
Duane Hicks “Lumiere,” played by Alex Kabel, far right, relayed information to “Chip” (Alexis Latter), far left, “Belle” (Emma Bone), and “Mrs. Potts” (Olivia Eldridge) during a scene from “Beauty and the Beast” at Saturday afternoon’s rehearsal at Robert Moore School. The musical will be performed on Feb. 28-March 1.
Jamie Mountain The Kemira Paper Dragons of International Falls, left, and the First City Paddling Club of Bemidji, Mn. battled to a close finish in the first preliminary race in the mixed division Saturday afternoon at the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club’s inaugural FMG Ice Dragon Challenge held on […]
Barb Busch of Hometown Treasures happily showed off her display as part of the “Vendor Blender” held upstairs in the meeting room at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday afternoon.
Marlee Woods, left, Claudia Ellis, Luc Gagne, and Joelle McKinnon, students in Michelle Cain’s Grade 5 class at Robert Moore School, got ready for their Valentine’s Day bake sale to raise funds for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. –Photo courtesy of the Rainy River District School Board
London Less and his mom, Sherie, were among the youngsters and parents who enjoyed the Fort Frances Nursery School’s Valentine’s Day sliding party last week. Everyone went to the Lions’ Park in Emo for sliding, then headed to the Emo Legion for a pizza and dance party. –Submitted by Angela […]
Jamie Mountain Minnesota Iron Rangers’ defenceman Bryce Litke (above) tried to get a handle on speedy Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Ian Tookenay during his squad’s 4-1 loss on Family Day at the Ice For Kids Arena. Tookenay, who notched an assist in a winning cause, was named the SIJHL’s Play […]
Jamie Mountain Frankie-Jo Smith of the Fort Frances Armstrong Crushers crumpled to the ice along with Wyatt Landers of the Thunder Bay North End Flames during Sunday’s ‘B’ final of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual Novice tournament. The Flames went on to win 1-0.
of Chris Marchand/Dryden Observer Junior Muskies Jamie Spencer (10) and Katrina Slomke (11) looked to combine for a block during their squad’s straight sets (25-19, 25-15, and 21-19) win over the host Dryden Eagles during the NorWOSSA final Friday afternoon. The pair were key players all season for the black-and-gold, […]
