Duane Hicks Wayne Jewell was among the many Borderland residents out early this morning clearing white stuff from their driveways. The U.S. National Weather Service reported that close to seven cm (three inches) of snow fell overnight, nearly matching the amount that came down over the weekend.

Heather Latter Kay Redford handed over a donation of some toy cars to Andy C of 93.1 The Border and “Frosty the Snowman” during the station’s “Burst the Bus” initiative Saturday on Scott Street. All proceeds of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items are going to the local Salvation Army.

Heather Latter Members of the Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, raised their voices in song yesterday afternoon as they presented their annual Christmas cantata, this year entitled “Come Let Us Adore,” along with a few additional numbers, to wow the packed house at the Townshend Theatre. An encore […]

Heather Latter Blaine Landry, left, and Alivia Bordynuik looked at a Christmas storybook with Santa as they had their photo taken by Maple Street Photography during “Holly Daze” festivities Saturday in Emo. The annual two-day event featured sales at local businesses, a parade, local vendors displaying the wares, kids’ crafts, […]

Joey Payeur Alyssa Clendenning illustrated some of the facts about the brain and its deterioration with the onset of dementia she has learned during her co-op program at La Verendrye General Hospital this fall. The Grade 12 student was one of many students sharing their newfound knowledge during co-op display […]

Heather Latter Olivia Eldridge (Rachel Herdman), left, and Angelina Morris (Imogene Herdman) re-enacted the manger scene as part of Fort Frances Little Theatre’s presentation of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” last night at McMillan Hall (Knox United Church). The traditional Christmas comedy will take to the stage again tonight through […]

Heather Latter Kelsey Kempf, the new physiotherapist at Wright Physiotherapy, drew the December “Trip of the Month” draw winner as local Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on this morning at International Travel Services. Robyn Dennis will be heading to Prague and Vienna—a trip valued at $4,700. Tickets now are available for […]

Submitted Henry Miller of the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club explained to Grade 6 students from Robert Moore School about plants, trees, and biodiversity during a recent visit to Rocky Inlet. Miller, along with Vic Alberts and Ahlan Johanson, also led Grade 3 students in outdoor learning there earlier in November, […]

Joey Payeur Rookie Muskie goalie Kamryn Sandelovich came up with a textbook poke check against Gina Auran to turn away the International Falls Broncos’ shooter during the second period of the visitors 7-4 exhibition win Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Heather Latter Cousins Everlee and Kaydence Canfield were all smiles as they sat on Santa’s knee Saturday morning during the “Breakfast at the North Pole” event at St. John’s Anglican Church here. The event saw many families stop by for a tasty breakfast, as well as crafts for the kids […]

Duane Hicks Ruth Caldwell proudly showed off her “Citizen of the Year 2016” plaque during Monday night’s council meeting here. Caldwell has been a lifelong community volunteer and doesn’t have plans to stop anytime soon.

Heather Latter Andrew Fitzgerald, four, checked out this crafted Christmas tree decoration at one of the booth’s during the Alberton Rec Committee’s “Holiday Bazaar” on Saturday. Held at the Alberton municipal office, vendors were located both upstairs and down, featuring a wide variety of locally-made items to purchase with Christmas […]