Nicholas Donaldson Fort Frances Lions Club members Donna Lowey and Bonnie Penney spoke to Grade 1 and 2 students about the history and importance of the Canadian flag yesterday at St. Michael’s School. After questions and the singing the national anthem in both English and French, each student received a […]
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Joey Payeur Eric Pitkanen lifted the NorWOSSA boys’ hockey trophy in celebration after the Muskies claimed their 10th-straight league crown Tuesday night in Kenora with a 4-1 win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints to sweep the best-of-three final. Both teams now advance to the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ championship here […]
Nicholas Donaldson Local Métis community members, including Anne Marie Armstrong (foreground), taught jigging to students at St. Michael’s School on Tuesday. The youngsters learned the steps and followed the instructors as they moved around the gym in time with the music. They also learned how to play the spoons, along […]
Nicholas Donaldson Ethan White and Harmony Yerxa delivered bags of popcorn to Olivia Allen and Sydney Kellar at St. Michael’s School yesterday. The initiative was for a “Popping for peace” Lenten fundraiser at the school. More than 200 bags were made and sold for $1 each, with proceeds going to […]
Submitted Jaxon Grimard created some art inspired by sand and surf last Thursday during a “Beach Day” party in Ms. Richards’ class at Robert Moore School. The Grade 1 students turned their classroom into a tropical paradise and had a fun-filled day with beach-themed crafts, snacks, games, and activities. The […]
Duane Hicks Cadance Sinclair balanced a ball on a metal spoon while running an obstacle course during “SnOasis 5” on Saturday.
The wide variety of prizes were on display in the community hall, which were presented Saturday afternoon to participants in the fish derby, the Cribbage tournament, and the winter-themed photo contest.
Brianna Johnson overshot the final hole on the mini-putt course as volunteer Lauren Hyatt cheered her on Saturday afternoon during “SnOasis 5” at the public library.
Meghan Spooner told a story to youngsters through a series of yoga poses, which they had to perform along with her Saturday at the public library.
Nicholas Donaldson Children enjoyed “blind curling” on Saturday afternoon during the 35th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival. A sheet was hung up halfway down the ice, which forced participants to guess where the rocks were and where to throw the next one. The results always were a surprise.
Duane Hicks Logan Sutton-Byzewski, left, and Ariea Batiuk roasted bannock on a stick over an open fire Saturday during “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The bannock was provided by the Sunset Country Métis.
Nicholas Donaldson New Great Bear owners Jordan and Katie Stus posed with their daughter, Brielle, in front of the Stix & Stones brand clothing that also is new to the Highway 11 business. The couple officially took over on March 1 but they have been working there for a few […]
