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 […]
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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 […]
Joey Payeur Muskie golfer Cole Kowalski kept tabs on his putt attempt on the green at No. 2 at Kitchen Creek earlier today. Kowalski and the rest of the seven-man Muskie team were participating in the NorWOSSA golf season-finale, with the top three teams and top five non-affiliated individuals in […]
Submitted Tournament winners Wayne Howard and Dallas Mosbeck posed with their specially-crafted trophies afterwards.
Duane Hicks Andrew Mueller of Mueller Roofing was hard at work stripping shingles from the roof of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station) on Fourth Street this morning. The roof will be seeing much-needed upgrades over the next couple of weeks, including new shingles and some replacement of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Grade 11 students at Fort Frances High School were treated to “The Sweet Life Road Show” on Tuesday morning. The hands-on interactive experience aimed to raise awareness about road risks by circulating through 10 stations that covered topics like distracted driving, what to say to a reckless driver, […]
Staff Volunteer Kimmy Daley tried out some Oktoberfest props during the most recent Friends of the Museum meeting Tuesday evening. “Novemberfest” is the theme for the group’s fall gala this year, which will be held there Nov. 2.
Duane Hicks Oona Seguin was all smiles as she knitted a new creation last Wednesday evening during a gathering of the “Fireside Yarn Club” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The group meets there every Wednesday from 6-7:45. p.m., although some knitters come earlier. Beginners and veterans alike […]
Duane Hicks Renovations continue at the future home of the Nor-West Animal Clinic on McIrvine Road here, with the clinic expecting to move into the former Clover Valley Farmers’ Market building next month. The transition will be a gradual process but at no time will the clinic stop seeing patients, […]
of W Network Emo native Jessie Baker is among the 20 bachelorettes vying to win the heart of Chris Leroux in the third season of “The Bachelor Canada.”
Duane Hicks Little Miss Higgins charmed and delighted a small but enthusiastic crowd of music fans last Thursday evening at the Townshend Theatre to kick off the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series. The show was supposed to be held downtown but was moved to the theatre due to inclement weather. […]
