Joey Payeur Muskie Dylon Woolsey (88) not only was catching passes Friday but also doing his best to break them up as a defensive back, such as in this fourth-quarter play involving Donovan Parenteau of the Dryden Eagles, during the visitors’ 57-0 rout in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming.”

Heather Latter Gladys Payne arranged coats generously donated by the community yesterday for The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville’s annual winter coat drive at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station). The group then will be giving away clean, used winter coats in good condition for men, women, and […]

Heather Latter Becky Priebe and David Fiset of “Duo Hoops” demonstrated their acrobatic skills this morning for the Grade 7 girls’ gym class at Fort High. The pair, who performed at the Townshend Theatre last night as part of the Kids’ & Co. entertainment series, offered up a workshop to […]

Submitted Borderland author Mary Casanova read an excerpt from her new book, entitled “Ice Out,” yesterday evening during an event at the Fort Frances Public Library. Signed copies of the book also were available, as well as refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Joey Payeur Lakers’ forward Oliver Alcock was in full flight heading up ice during the third period of the home team’s 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action Friday night.

Joey Payeur Muskie Aaron Scheibler (99) not only forced this second-quarter fumble by Eagles’ running back Aiden Bibeau but recovered it as well to stifle a Dryden drive. Defensive highlights were infrequent, though, as the visitors romped to a 57-0 victory in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming” game Friday afternoon.

Heather Latter Local seniors enjoyed their lunch yesterday at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The weekly luncheon, which costs $5 per meal, is available to any seniors aged 55 and over who are interested in stopping by over the noon hour.

Joey Payeur Krista Gushulak, left, Terri Anne Lundgren, and June Haver kept the grill sizzling with a large quantity of meaty delights during “Credit Union Day” at the Nexus Community Credit Union here yesterday. The customer appreciation event saw people given a chance to sample hotdogs, chips, and pop, as […]

Heather Latter Kirsty Sinclair helped Aymee Hunt plant tulip bulbs on the east side of the Fort Frances Public Library this morning as part of Ontario Public Library Week festivities. A small group of volunteers joined to plant the special bulbs that, in spring, will bloom red and white to […]

Heather Latter Jillian Armstrong, left, Evan Caul, and Anika Beaudry rehearsed a scene from “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” earlier this week in preparation for Fort High’s annual fall play, a comedy that will take to the Townshend Theatre stage Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which can […]

Heather Latter Walmart assistant manager Elaine Porter handed out a glo-stick to Josh Dittaro during the store’s 12th-annual kids’ Hallowe’en scavenger hunt yesterday. Costume-clad children ventured to each department collecting a variety of goodies.

Heather Latter Fort High teacher Robert Guertin helped students from Tracy Tucker’s Early Years class at J.W. Walker assemble one of the two “buddy benches” made by the manufacturing class. The youngsters were excited to take a turn using the tools to put together the benches that will be installed […]