Submitted Fort Frances native Hudson Mann of the Mighty Mustang Wrestling team based in International Falls, right, had his opponent in a world of difficulty during their bout as part of the Blackduck Elementary Wrestling Tournament on Saturday.

Nicholas Donaldson A pickup was being loaded onto a tow truck late this morning following a two-vehicle accident on the “four-laner” near the Fort Frances Cemetery. No details, including the cause or if anyone was injured, had been released by the OPP as of press time.

File photo New Gold revealed yesterday its Rainy River Project, located north of Barwick, now is scheduled for first production in September–a three-month delay from its initial target of July 1–and it will cost roughly $195 million more than its previous estimate to do so. The company also announced several […]

Duane Hicks Marie-Mai Langevin, centre, played charades with Lauren Hyatt, left, and Amy Norris during “Drama & Art for Children & Families” on Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. The activities, led by Hyatt, will be held there again Feb. 25, March 25, and April 22 from 1-4 p.m.

Joey Payeur Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians’ goalie Brayton Levesque held firm against this close-in opportunity for Matthew Lysak of the West End Bruins during the final of the squad’s home tournament yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Bruins scored three times in the third to rally for […]

Nicholas Donaldson Willem Kirk-Bertens (left) and Jace Alexa (right) chose to spend their day off from school playing hockey on the outdoor rink by the East End Hall this morning. Today was a P.D. Day for students across the district, with classes resuming Monday.

Nicholas Donaldson Emma Fyfe, left, Hazel Rousseau, Cassandra Armstrong, and Gabby Bourgeault, in Ms. Sieders’ Grade 1 class, all were in costume yesterday for “dress as a favourite storybook character day” at St. Michael’s School.

Joey Payeur Cynthia Martin of the Majinx magic team from St. Eugene interacted with the Grade 1 and 2 French Immersion students at St. Michael’s School on Monday while teaching them some of the tricks of the trade. Martin and her partner, Lawrence Larouche, were in town to do a […]

Joey Payeur Layton Hanson of the Armstrong Crushers was in fourth gear–and climbing–as he charged up ice against the Fine Foods Fury during his team’s 5-4 in Sunday’s gold-medal game of the Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association’s Novice tournament at the Emo-La Vallee Arena.

Duane Hicks Lynette Smith put tickets in at one of the penny tables at the “Forget Me Not” dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event also featured a silent auction.

Nicholas Donaldson Nick Larson carefully read the instructions before beginning his Grade 9 math exam this morning in the Fort High gym. Exams began yesterday and will run through Thursday, with the new semester beginning next week following Friday’s P.A. Day for all students.

Joey Payeur Stratton native Trevor Bonot came within two wins of qualifying for the men’s provincial curling championship by going 1-3, and then losing a tie-breaker, at the West region qualifier held at the Fort Frances Curling Club over the weekend.