Joey Payeur The next generation of Muskie football stars may have taken their first strides towards future black-and-gold glory on Thursday at Fort High. A group that took part in the UNFC youth lacrosse program this past spring came out to the gridiron squad’s practice in an effort by Fort […]

Joey Payeur Muskie Kendyn Faragher began the round that would end up with him winning the NorWOSSA golf boys’ individual bronze medal at Kitchen Creek on Friday as part of Fort High capturing the boys’ team title for the second-straight season.

Joey Payeur Muskie Cole Kowalski showed some deft touch around the second green–his first hole of the day–during the NorWOSSA golf regular-season finale Friday at Kitchen Creek.

Joey Payeur Muskie defensive back Carson Noga (#14) was in perfect position to knock this pass away from intended receiver Russell Listmayer of the West Kildonan Wolverines here Friday afternoon. The Muskies still wound up on the losing end of a 14-13 final score.

Submitted Dennis Favreau and Jeff Gustafson displayed their bass catch from Day 1 of the Shoal Lake “Last Chance” tournament over the weekend.

Nicholas Donaldson The line of “Tour de Fort” attendees snaked around the Fort High cafeteria yesterday evening as they waited to have their passports stamped to be let into the Townshend Theatre for the first concert of the 2017-18 season. The show was “The Way We Feel,” which celebrated the […]

Duane Hicks Nearly 20 local citizens of all ages proudly showed off their “Canada 150” pins and certificates after a presentation during last night’s town council meeting. More than a dozen youngsters also were recognized during the season wind-up for the Kids’ Garden Club at the Fort Frances Community Garden […]

Joey Payeur Muskie running back Sekina Scheibler (25) forcefully cleared West Kildonan defensive back Justin Petrishen out of the way as part of his 253-yard rushing day in Fort High’s 14-13 loss to the visiting Wolverines on Friday.

Duane Hicks Shoppers Drug Mart again is “Growing Women’s Health” this fall. Until Oct. 6, the public can support its annual fundraising campaign for women’s health by making a donation of $1-$50 and put their name on the window. Proceeds will go to the Breast Health Network Program at Riverside […]

Joey Payeur Jeff Venzon of the Fort Frances Lakers, centre, wasn’t asking permission to set up shop in front of Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Brock Lefebvre despite the presence of defenceman Chris Pedersen during the first period of the Lakers’ 5-4 shootout loss here Friday night in their SIJHL […]

Nicholas Donaldson Rya Hawrylak, Emma Howarth, Shaelynn Kino, and Erica Bowie worked on some watercolour paintings this morning during the annual “I am Awesome (And I Know it!)” girls’ self-esteem retreat at Sunny Cove Camp. The girls arrived yesterday afternoon and will stay until Sunday, participating in discussions, workshops, and […]

Duane Hicks The Nite Hawk Band wowed the crowd on Scott Street with a selection of classic rock, blues, and country tunes–and their impressive musicianship–yesterday evening during the second official concert in the “Rainy Lake 150” series. Next Thursday’s concert, Daylin James and his “Elvis Show,” will be held at […]