Submitted Eric Fagerdahl watched the delivery of the logging tug boat, “Owandem,” at the Public Works yard back on Dec. 22. The boat was donated to the Fort Frances Museum by the late Arden Erickson Barnes of Ranier, Mn.
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Submitted The New Year’s baby in Rainy River District for 2017 is Weston Bradley Veldhuisen, who was born at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Jan. 1 at 10:47 a.m., weighing six pounds. Proud parents are Dan and Kayle Veldhuisen of Devlin, Ont. Each year, gifts and gift […]
Joey Payeur Former University of Maine Black Bears’ forward Jill Langtry (20), the only ex-NCAA player on the ice, was a force to be reckoned with as she helped the alumni squad cruise to a 10-2 shellacking of the current Muskie girls’ hockey team in their annual exhibition battle Friday […]
Joey Payeur Kelsey Langtry, left, wasn’t cutting her cousin, Jill Langtry, any slack when it came to defending her older relative during the Muskie girls’ hockey alumni game on Friday at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The current Muskies were seriously lacking in effective defence, though, as the black-clad alumni roared […]
Staff Kelsey-Rose Dillon of International Travel Services drew the January “Trip of the Month” draw winner as local Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on there this morning. Monica Armour of Fort Frances will be heading on a Northern European cruise—a trip valued at $4,700. Next month’s trip is to Puerto Vallarta, […]
Cameron Penney Fort Frances Lions’ hockey player Joe Hardy, left, wasted no time hopping into the frigid waters of Sand Bay while teammates Kael Archie and Parker Nastiuk looked on during the annual “Polar Plunge” held New Year’s Day. Some 44 jumpers raised a total of $13,256.50, with some even […]
Joey Payeur Former NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA champion Hannah McLeod showed her get-up-and-go hasn’t completely left as she soared for this shot during an exhibition match between the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball alumni team and the current squad yesterday at Fort High. Experience triumphed over youth as the alumni won the […]
Cameron Penney Gilles Quesnel embarked along the Eighth Street walking and ski trails here late yesterday afternoon. A break in the snowy weather has allowed for local residents to get outdoors and take part in wintry activities, although more of the white stuff is forecast to fall this weekend.
Cameron Penney Chase Felix worked to improve the mechanics of his wrist shot during a 12-and-under shinny skate at the Memorial Sports Centre yesterday afternoon. Nearly 20 youngsters took to the ice to improve their hockey skills in preparation for a return to minor hockey action in the early January.
Cameron Penney Aubrey Eldridge felt the chill of snow on her face while barrelling down the hill at the overpass Tuesday afternoon as plenty of youngsters ventured out with their new sleighs on the fresh powder. Kids also have all next week off before heading back to school Jan. 9.
Cameron Penney Izzy Price still was able to sport a big smile despite taking a spill at the bottom of the overpass hill yesterday afternoon. Following a combined 15 cm of snow from late Christmas Day through Boxing Day, youngsters were able to easily cruise down the hills on top […]
Cameron Penney Wilma Yerxa-Bird and Percy Bird enjoyed the annual community Christmas dinner held Sunday at Knox United Church here. An estimated 175 meals were prepared, and either served at the church or delivered to local residents.
