Joey Payeur Barwick Blue Knights’ third baseman Brad Wakefield, left, threw an unintentional hip check on teammate Vaughan Wilson that allowed Jaden Gustafson to reach base safely during the second inning of the Fort Frances Braves’ 9-4 victory in the third-and-deciding game of the Rainy River District Fastball League championship […]
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Muskie receiver Winston Johnson-Jourdain looked to have made a nice grab in front of Maples’ defensive back Ty Traverse but was unable to maintain possession in-bounds on this fourth-quarter play.
Duane Hicks Most of the “Canada 150” pin recipients present yesterday evening at the Civic Centre showed off their pins and certificates after the awards ceremony. The diverse bunch marked the first batch of the 500 individuals who will be getting recognized through to the end of this year.
Joey Payeur Sekina Scheibler could not be stopped Friday as he ran around–and through–the host Maples Marauders for 309 yards and six rushing touchdowns in the Muskies’ 42-18 victory in Winnipeg to open their WHSFL season in the Currie Division (‘A’).
Nicholas Donaldson Tait Brothers Contracting installed specially-made pink drainage tile west of Pinewood on Saturday for “Layin’ Pipe in the Fight,” a unique breast cancer fundraiser that also involved a barbecue and penny table. The event, a collaboration with Brielmann Ag and Prinsco Canada that raised $19,350 for breast cancer […]
Duane Hicks Work on the 200 block of Second Street East is progressing well, with Bay City Contractors anticipating the completion of the installation of sanitary sewer and water lines by the end of the weekend. After that, the storm sewer will be installed, the watermain disinfected and tested, and […]
Duane Hicks The last of the concrete foundation for the stage structure at the future Rainy Lake Square was poured yesterday, with backfilling to start next week. The stage structure was shipped this week and will be built upon arrival. Meanwhile, the entry canopy gabion walls are being completed and […]
of Cynthia Donald Eric Burns, Thomas Haugo, and Ava Burns were out enjoying their scooters while wearing the appropriate yet fun head gear. Scooters seem to be growing in popularity here as more and more youngsters are riding them to school or for playtime.
Submitted Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George, left, local historian Sandra Brunetta, and museum volunteer Maxine Hayes discussed plans to chronicle older residents’ memories about growing up here yesterday. Not only will Brunetta be interviewing individuals but she also is encouraging families to do this themselves. If you know someone […]
Joey Payeur Brandon McGinnis of the Fort Frances Braves crushed this triple to the fence in right field to bring home Jacob Jack and tie the game at 2-2 in the second inning of the Braves’ 9-4 win over the Barwick Blue Knights in the deciding game of the Rainy […]
Duane Hicks Lanny Cyr checked out some of the background information on the deteriorating Esox Lake dam on the Manitou River during an open house last Tuesday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.
Diane Lovisa Noonan was hard at work trowelling mortar during one of the two home builds she participated in during her recent trip to Zambia.
