Nicholas Donaldson Dylan Grinsell happily received a free pair of gloves from Bianca Kelos of tbaytel during the Fort Frances Christmas Market at the Copper River Inn on Friday. The gloves, along with tote bags and gift cards, were given to market shoppers as part of the company’s third-annual “12 […]
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Jamie Mountain Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Carter Chorney looked to fire a sharp-angled shot from the corner past Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Bailey Schmitz during the third period of the host team’s 7-3 loss here Friday night. Chorney did notch a goal but it wasn’t enough as the Lakers […]
Muskie goalie Kamryn Sandelovich made a tough save against the International Falls Broncos during the black-and-gold’s 3-1 exhibition win Friday night at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Sandelovich has been stellar in net so far this season, helping pace the Muskies to a perfect 4-0 record in NorWOSSA regular-season play.
Jamie Mountain Muskie defenceman Bryon Stewart looked to make a cross-ice pass to teammate Auston Armstrong during Fort High’s 5-1 win over the visiting Kenora Broncos last Tuesday night (Nov. 28). The squad next is off to a weekend tournament in Brandon, Man.
Duane Hicks Paisley Brown, left, and her brother, Ryder, enjoyed some good eats before Santa’s arrival during “Breakfast at the North Pole” on Saturday morning at St. John’s Anglican Church here. Aside from parents being able to take photos of their children with Santa, the annual event also featured festive […]
Nicholas Donaldson Representatives from the numerous organizations involved gathered outside the Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre during its grand-opening Friday. Following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, attendees were able to tour the new residential treatment and detox centre located on Mishkiki Miikan Road about 10 minutes east of Fort Frances. Referrals […]
Duane Hicks Maddisyn Smith squeezed icing onto her Christmas cookie Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Adults and children alike got tips on how to make attractive holiday cookies thanks to professional baker Kayla Brady.
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers performed the Christmas cantata, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” yesterday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. An encore performance is slated for this Sunday (Dec. 10) at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls while Rainycrest residents will be given a free […]
Duane Hicks Gillons’ Insurance was among the participants who got 100 percent into the “Christmas Candyland” theme of the annual “Community Christmas Parade” on Saturday evening on Scott Street. The parade included a total of 18 floats (not counting emergency services’ vehicles or Santa’s sleigh). The “Best Theme” award went […]
Staff Penny Flatt and Doug Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts drew this month’s lucky winner for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services. Bruce Lidkea will be heading to London, England–a trip valued at $4,900. Next month’s trip is to […]
Duane Hicks Kristine Carpenter, left, and Shirley Morrish couldn’t wait to open their copies of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings,” the new book by local historian Merv Ahrens featuring the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener, during a launch yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum attended by more than 50 […]
Staff Safeway manager Kevin Langford drew the fourth early-bird winner in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s food draw yesterday at Safeway as club treasurer Paul Patterson looked on. Lisa Armit won a $100 food gift card from Safeway. The final early-bird draw will be held Dec. 13, followed by the […]
