Joey Payeur Thanks to a screen by Laker Jack Bernie, Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Sam Novak had to work on his puck ducking during a 6-1 win by Fort Frances in SIJHL action Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
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Dave Ogilvie Emo and District Lions Club members Joanne Ogden, left, and Vicki Ogilvie conducted vision tests for youngsters at Sturgeon Creek School on Monday using the group’s new Spot Vision Screener. They expect to do the tests at all schools within the district for JK, SK, and Grade 1 […]
Heather Latter Tom Marinis of the Ministry of Transportation, left, and elder Richard Bird tried out the new crosswalk at Couchiching during an official launch there yesterday. The crosswalk—the first in Northwestern Ontario that’s on the Trans-Canada Highway—will allow pedestrians to cross Highway 11 safely. An educational campaign is underway […]
Joey Payeur Laker Jack Bernie redirected a shot past Thief River Falls Norskies’ goalie Sam Novak for his second goal of the game to give Fort Frances a 3-1 lead in the third period en route to a 6-1 victory Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Joey Payeur Liam Maitland of the Fort Frances Green’s Brand Source Hawks was in full stride bringing the puck up ice during the second period of yesterday’s gold-medal game against the Fort Frances Lions at the Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association’s PeeWee ‘A’ tournament at the Emo-La Vallee Arena. Chris Williams […]
Heather Latter Karen Haney, second from left, and Brenda Haney, right, handed over a donation of non-perishable food items to paramedics Chad Buist and Kyley Engstrom outside of Safeway during the annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” campaign Saturday. Hosted by the OPP, Treaty #3 Police Service, and CN Police, along with assistance from […]
Submitted In the spirit of the season, Riley Windego, left, and Lily Jourdain, Grade 5 students at Robert Moore School, decorated gingerbread houses there yesterday.
Heather Latter Ryan Hoel, mine manager at New Gold’s Rainy River Project north of Barwick, shook hands with George Councillor as he handed him his diploma for the Haul Truck Training Program he recently completed. A graduation event was held yesterday at the Copper River Inn for the eight graduates […]
Joey Payeur Madison Bliss, centre, was a great help to Muskie girls’ captain Janelle Kaemingh, left, and assistant captains Avery Cates and Annalise Hayes in rounding up the numerous plush toys heaved onto the ice as part of the team’s annual “Teddy Bear Toss.” Hayes scored the Muskies’ only goal […]
Duane Hicks “Meals on Wheel” committee members Marg Rousseau, left, Roz Calder, and Gaby Hanzuk got help from volunteer Nicole Cain in packing up Christmas treat bags for “Meals on Wheels” clients last night at the Zion Lutheran Church. The bags, which are an annual tradition, include Christmas cakes donated […]
Heather Latter Members of the FFHS senior band played a selection of tunes under the direction of music teacher Lisa Loney and student Connor Tibbs before a full house at the Townshend Theatre last night. The annual winter concert also featured performances by the junior, intermediate, and jazz bands and […]
Duane Hicks Emma Williamson, left, and Kadynce Chabot expressed their creativity last Thursday during Community Living Fort Frances and District’s open studio with Lindsay Hamilton at 335 Scott St. Every Thursday from 3-7 p.m., service users and their families, as well as any other children, teens, and adults, are welcome […]





