Nicholas Donaldson St. Michael’s School students were treated to a pancake breakfast this morning to mark Shrove Tuesday–the last day before Lent begins. Students also learned that pancakes traditionally are eaten today to use up ingredients that can’t be consumed during Lent.
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Joey Payeur Grace Petsnick of Fort Frances, right, fiercely defended her home territory in this matchup during the second-annual Borderland Judo Shiai at the Couchiching multi-use facility on Saturday. The club hosted fighters from Thunder Bay, Marathon, and elsewhere in the competition.
Joey Payeur Hanna LeDrew, left, and the rest of the Muskie girls’ hockey team finished off the Sioux Lookout Warriors in the NorWOSSA semi-final last night with a 4-1 victory in Game 2 there.
Duane Hicks Susan Flemming, left, and Dwayne Hunking were among the 125 people who celebrated Mardi Gras on Saturday night at the Copper River Inn. The dinner was a fundraiser for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, bringing in just over $2,000 to help repair the roof of the old CN […]
Joey Payeur Jillian Calder, centre, was obviously thrilled for linemate Jess Steele, left, after Steele scored her second goal of the game less than seven minutes into the third period to give the Muskies a 2-0 lead on the way to a 5-1 win over the Sioux Lookout Warriors in […]
Duane Hicks Brad Loveday checked out a display of Masonic artifacts during an open house for the exhibit, “Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight,” yesterday at the Fort Frances Museum. Loveday was among several members of the local Freemason lodge–Granite Lodge 446–in attendance. The exhibit will here until the […]
Nicholas Donaldson Liz Allan took part in Charleen Mallory’s china-painting class where the students learned a European style. The class took place Saturday at the museum and was the second part of a two-part workshop. The first lesson took place the previous Saturday.
Submitted Zayne Basaraba of Fort Frances, second from left, showed plenty of grit in earning second place for Mighty Mustang Wrestling from International Falls during a meet in Grand Rapids, Mn., this past weekend.
Duane Hicks Lilah Brockie, left, and Carter Daniw played “Candyland” as Karla Daniw looked on during Family Day activities at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Families also were welcome to make fridge magnets using photos of their families and watch a movie.
Submitted Robert Moore kindergarten student Laila Barnard wrote down an anti-bullying message yesterday during Pink Shirt Day. Students at Rainy River District School Board schools stood up against bullying yesterday, wearing pink and participating in anti-bullying activities.
Joey Payeur Makenna Hill, left, Emma Yerxa, and Shaylynn Marchuk showed creative flair and environmental empathy with their “green” bookshelf made in Dave Black’s Grade 7-8 class at St. Francis School.
Nicholas Donaldson Stratton residents braved the rainy conditions Monday to enjoy many Family Day activities at the rec centre there. Events included cooking bannock over a bonfire (above), snowshoeing (top right), wagon rides (below), and a visit from the Morley fire department, which gave youngsters a chance to try out […]
