Duane Hicks “The Great Plains,” consisting of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, delighted the audience at Knox United Church here yesterday evening with their unique blend of folk, Celtic bluegrass, and Gospel music. About 100 people attended the concert, which was a fundraiser for the Knox Renewal Fund to help pay […]
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Duane Hicks Fort Frances CAO Doug Brown, left, clerk Lisa Slomke, and bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere held the Franco-Ontarian flag this morning to commemorate Franco-Ontarian Day in the Town of Fort Frances, as per the request of the Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (AFNOO). The occasion is […]
Duane Hicks Tammy Grinsell, left, and Jessica Park sampled each of the chili entries during the “Great Canadian Chili Cook-off” yesterday at the Legion. About 200 people of all ages attended the annual event, which was organized once again by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.
Joey Payeur Muskie Jacy Gagne considered her options against the defensive pressure of Olivia Fortner during Fort High’s 30-20 victory here Tuesday over the Kenora Broncos in the NorWOSSA junior girls’ basketball regular-season opener.
Submitted Cher Pruys’ painting, “Crushed,” recently won a first-place award from the Society of Canadian Artists.
Heather Latter Rayna Kelly, left, and Layla James Kelly enjoyed a delicious meal yesterday during the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue outside the Children’s Complex. The free event, for day-care children and their families, featured a barbecued supper, activities, and bouncy castles.
Joey Payeur As the skies opened up, two jam-packed vessels of participants opened their hearts as they tossed their flowers into the upper Rainy River as part of the cancer survivor tribute that was a highlight of the fifth-annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday at the Sorting […]
Joey Payeur Under sunny skies and with charitable intentions, just under 60 participants in Sunday’s Terry Fox Run started out from the Sorting Gap Marina for the annual national event to help raise money for cancer research. Just over $4,000 was raised here this year.
Dave Ogilvie Blake Carlson of Sight & Sound AVU showed off their new eMobility location in Emo. Offering up mobile devices, accessories, speakers, and much more, the store, located inside the Emo Inn, is open Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to serve residents in the west end […]
Muskie running back Dougie deBernardeaux motored his way on this fourth-quarter run during Fort High’s 45-29 loss to the visiting St. Norbert Celtics in WHSFL action Friday afternoon.
Joey Payeur Muskie junior basketball player Alina Eldridge raced up the court during practice in preparation for today’s NorWOSSA season-opener against the visiting Kenora Broncos. The senior girls’ basketball team, as well as both boys’ volleyball squads, also were in action.
Duane Hicks Celina Caprini tried her hand at silk painting a suncatcher during a “Sip & Paint” workshop yesterday evening at From the Grind Up here. The event, which was sponsored by the Fort Frances Museum and the “Friends of the Museum,” saw 12 participants get tips from local artist […]
