Felicia (Felix) Blasky of Fort Frances, left, got to brush elbows with three-time Canadian Olympian Josée Chouinard after receiving the prestigious Northern Ontario Section Volunteer of Excellence Award at the 2017 Skate Canada gala and awards ceremony June 2 in Ottawa.
Photo Gallery
Joey Payeur Ayiana Gagne, left, and her sister, Jacy, are anticipating a memorable experience as they represent Team Ontario in swimming at the North American Indigenous Games from July 16-23 in Toronto.
Joey Payeur Couchiching Raiders’ catcher Wade Johnson was on the receiving end of a throw that arrived a moment too late to get Stratton Eagles’ runner Jake Vandenbrand, who slid home safely in the fourth inning of his team’s 20-9 victory in Rainy River District Fastball League action last Thursday […]
Kiera Kowalski Helicopters were back this morning ferrying workers to the tops of the hydro towers along the Noden Causeway to conduct maintenance work. One of them can be seen on the right side of the top arm of the background tower–a precarious perch hundreds of feet above Rainy Lake. […]
Duane Hicks Jolene Richert, left, Joyce McCormick, and Cynthia Donald of the “Fun in the Sun” committee gladfully accepted a cheque for $8,900 from Mayor Roy Avis during last night’s council meeting. FITS was among the 12 recipients of the town’s $55,000 pot of Moffat Family Fund dollars this year.
Kiera Kowalski The Legion Colour Guard led a special lap for cancer survivors Saturday afternoon during the annual “Relay for Life” fundraiser at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Cancer survivors were honoured that day with a special lunch as well.
Submitted image Nathalie Donaldson led a group of volunteers to paint maple leaves along the sidewalk of the 200 block of Scott Street on Saturday in anticipation of Canada Day. Donaldson, on behalf of The Shops on Scott (BIA), received permission to paint the leaves with the understanding that the […]
Kiera Kowalski Cancer survivors Bonnie Doucette, left, Jane Johnstone, Pam Bujold, June Keddie and Cindy Manty enjoyed a special lunch Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club during the “Relay for Life” survivors’ celebration. The 12-hour relay saw 10 teams raise $27,000. A portion of the funds will stay […]
Kiera Kowalski Cancer survivors Bonnie Doucette, left, Jane Johnstone, Pam Bujold, June Keddie and Cindy Manty enjoyed a special lunch Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club during the “Relay for Life” survivors’ celebration. The 12-hour relay saw 10 teams raise $27,000. A portion of the funds will stay […]
Kiera Kowalski The Legion Colour Guard led a special lap for cancer survivors Saturday afternoon during the annual “Relay for Life” fundraiser at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Cancer survivors were honoured that day with a special lunch as well.
Submitted Nathalie Donaldson led a group of volunteers to paint maple leaves along the sidewalk of the 200 block of Scott Street on Saturday in anticipation of Canada Day. Donaldson, on behalf of The Shops on Scott (BIA), received permission to paint the leaves with the understanding that the sidewalk […]
Kiera Kowalski Alyssa Clendenning received her diploma from Fort Frances High School principal Bill Daley during graduation ceremonies yesterday evening at the Ice For Kids Arena. After the diplomas were handed out, valedictorian Mackenzie Wright delivered her address to her fellow classmates. The grads then enjoyed various activities at the […]
