Joey Payeur There’s plenty to learn—but not much time to learn it—for the Muskie football team, which kicked off its main training camp yesterday at Fort High with 18 players present and more expected in the days ahead. The first test for the black-and-gold comes one week from today when […]
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Heather Latter Angelina Morris, left, Mya Scott, and Hallee Nugent acted out an improv scene last night during the final session of Fort Frances Little Theatre’s “Drama for Young People” summer workshop, which saw two teams go head-to-head in an improv battle. The weekly sessions had been running throughout July […]
Duane Hicks Marlene Nelson, left, and Dylinda George cut out the leather to make medicine bags during a Métis beading gathering yesterday at the Fort Frances Museum. The next gathering will be held there Sept. 14 from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to try their hand at beading or work […]
Duane Hicks The flower gardens at the Fort Frances Museum now are sporting knitted poppies and photos of 10 district soldiers from this area known to be among the 1,975 Canadians who served in Hong Kong during WWII. “Hong Kong and Beyond—Treatment of Allied PoWs held by the Japanese in […]
Heather Latter Onalee Derksen gave her daughter, Rylie, a goodbye kiss yesterday morning outside of St. Michael’s School as the four-year-old headed to her very first day of school. Elementary and high school students across the district headed back to class to kick off the 2016-17 school year.
Heather Latter Kyle Thomson worked with a group of students from his Grade 7 French class yesterday afternoon at Fort Frances High School as the 2016-17 school year kicked off across the district. The former J.W. Walker students happily were settling into their new location—a designated section of Fort High. […]
Dave Ogilvie Thanks to all the Emo and District Lions—and one relative—who came out to help build the Lions Clubs International Anniversary project: an observation deck opposite the Golden Age Manor. It is hoped this gift to the community will be well-used by residents for many years to come.
Joey Payeur Chad Smith of the Couchiching Raiders had second base on his priority list—whether Daymond Morrisseau of Windey’s Warriors was in his path or not—on this steal attempt during the Raiders’ 5-1 victory last Tuesday (Aug. 23) at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field.
Joey Payeur Stratton Eagles’ shortstop Chris Bourgeois was ready to fire a throw over to Guy Arpin at first base during the second inning of last night’s Rainy River District Fastball League West Division semi-final there. The third-seeded Eagles gave up three runs in the first and never recoverd, losing […]
Heather Latter Having recently moved here from Sioux Lookout, Terri Seguin gave a goodbye hug to her daughter, Addy, who started SK at St. Michael’s School here this morning. Elementary and high school students across the district headed back to class to kick off the 2016-17 school year.
Cameron Penney Hundreds of people dropped by Sunny Cove Camp on Friday evening to enjoy the Watten Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fish fry fundraiser. The meal featured fresh walleye, coleslaw, fries, and more, with “Simply Mac” on hand to provide the musicial entertainment.
Duane Hicks Bill and Heidi Naturkach led the pack departing The Harbourage on Saturday morning for the 14th-annual “Ride for Memories” and poker derby. The event was a success once again, seeing a total of 152 riders and raising more than $36,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts. […]
