Joey Payeur Mike Thayer, left, and Gerri Benjamin of Team Fort Frances looked right at home on the backs of their burros during the “Dairyland Donkey Ball” fundraiser last Wednesday night at Falls High School. The event was held to raise money for the “Class of 2017” upcoming trip to […]
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Accompanied by “Entyrely Mac,” Piper Lidkea, 10, sang The Beatles’ “Let It Be” and “The Rainbow Connection” from the “The Muppet Movie,” during Saturday night’s “Forget Me Not” dinner. Guests were impressed with her performances.
Duane Hicks Wes Williams, left, and Mary Carter were among the 70 people who enjoyed their meals during the annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event, which also featured music, penny tables, a silent auction, and guest speaker Angela Gentile (née Wilson), raised […]
Joey Payeur Stratton native Trevor Bonot let his sweepers know to be patient before applying the brooms to this shot during his game against Dylan Johnston of Thunder Bay on Saturday as part of the Travelers West region men’s provincial curling championship qualifier at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
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Blake Kreger of the Emo Express White tried to pull away from Griffin Webb of the Causeway Cougars during the final of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s Atom ‘A’ tournament yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. Kreger had two goals to help Emo earn a 5-3 win to […]
Joey Payeur Muskie captain Janelle Kaemingh dispelled any notion there’s no body contact in girls’ hockey as she slammed into Rachael Holm of the Bemidji Lumberjacks during last night’s 1-1 tie in exhibition play there
Duane Hicks Customer service activist Roy Prevost conducted a workshop on recruiting, retaining, and motivating employees in small businesses yesterday evening at the Copper River Inn. Just over 50 people attended the workshop, which was sponsored by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. The event also featured short presentations by […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mary O’Connor (right), Client Services co-ordinator for the local Alzheimer’s Society, listened to stories at her information booth set up at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday afternoon. She also held a public information session yesterday morning at the Sister Kennedy Center for those wanting to learn more […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Brandon Kocuiba, left, and Nathan Kiddie of the Dryden Eagles crossed paths—and sticks—as they waged war to get to the puck during Fort High’s 4-2 win in NorWOSSA action Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Joey Payeur Mike Thayer hoped some pre-game affection might soothe his savage beast as he participated for Team Fort Frances in the “Dairyland Donkey Ball” fundraiser at Falls High School last night. The event was held to raise money for the Falls’ Class of 2017 for its upcoming trip to […]
Duane Hicks Master grower Brad Olson, along with wife and business partner, Angela, have opened Rainy River Cannabis Collective at 520 Scott St., where they are ready to help patients find cannabis treatments for pain-free living, as well as provide hydroponic growing kits and quality lifestyle and medicine enjoyment gear.
Nicholas Donaldson Various Confederation College memorabilia was on display during the launch event for the college’s 50th-anniversary celebrations held last Wednesday at the local campus here. Other items open to guests were the sign-in book and a timeline of the college’s history.
