Staff Cathy Tysz of NCDS drew the February “Trip of the Month” draw winner while Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on this morning at International Travel Services here. Lori McKay of Fort Frances will be going on an eastern Caribbean cruise–a trip valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is to Puerto […]
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Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Dustin Roitelman looked to block this pass attempt by the Thunder Bay North Stars during the second period of the squad’s 6-2 loss Tuesday night during the SIJHL’s annual “Showcase” held at the Ice For Kids Arena. Roitelman notched an assist in a losing cause. –Jamie […]
Jamie Mountain Noah Loveday of the Fort Frances Lakers looked to fire a shot past Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ goalie Landon Pavlisin during last night’s 4-3 shootout loss at the SIJHL’s annual “Showcase” held at the Ice For Kids Arena. Fort Frances lost both of its games at the event, […]
Jamie Mountain An event dubbed “Paddle into the New Year,” presented by the Sunset Country Métis Council and the Métis Nation of Ontario Healing and Wellness Branch, was held Saturday afternoon at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. Those on hand were able to join in on some festive dancing […]
Duane Hicks “DuffleBag Theatre” troupe member Meghan Brown presented a sword to audience member Bill Caldwell, who played the lead role, “d’Artagnan,” during the performance of “The Three Musketeers” on Monday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Meanwhile, below, Fort Frances native and now troupe member R.J. Comeau, left, played the […]
Submitted Jeanette Easton dropped off some gently-used women’s business attire at Curvy Chick on Saturday as part of the “Dress for Work” clothing drive. Owner Jennifer Horton said the store was busy with donations on Saturday, although she also received drop-offs during the week leading up to it. Horton will […]
Staff Greg Rickford, the Progressive Conservative candidate for Kenora-Rainy River in the upcoming provincial election, addressed supporters yesterday evening at the Flint House here during a meet-and-greet organized by the local riding association.
Duane Hicks Following orders from Sgt. Ryan Scott, army reservists from the 116th Independent Field Battery practised taking down a tent Saturday afternoon near the Fort Frances Curling Club.
Sgt. Matt Wilson dug out an improvised snow shelter–a useful skill if no other protection from the elements is available.
Submitted Jeff Gustafson with a six-pound bass he caught last week at Lake Okeechobee.
Maj. Jon Baker, left, presented Master Bombardier Nathan Cousineau with a certificate on behalf of the 116th Independent Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery on Saturday afternoon. The local school teacher had served with the 116th since April 22, 2005.
Duane Hicks Recruiting sergeant Kevin Allard showed off an 81mm mortar to Joe Galbraith, Kodi-Jo Galbraith, and Catherine Robinson during an open house early Saturday afternoon near the Fort Frances Curling Club. In addition to doing their winter survival training, the 116th Independent Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery […]
