Cameron Penney Howard Hartlin launched a puck on goal as part of the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s interactive booth during “Play Zone 2016” at the Fort High gym last night. Almost two dozen clubs and sports, along with volunteers and members, were on hand to offer information to interested […]
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Heather Latter Several Komatsu 830E trucks were busy hauling clay and rock from the New Gold mine site north of Barwick last week. General manager Grant Goddard is pleased with the progress of the mine development, as well as other areas of the Rainy River Project, such as the building […]
Cameron Penney Anne Jean, left, along with Tyler VanUden, Rachel Jean, and Cam Gushulak were all smiles while posing for pictures at Seven Oaks prior to Fort High’s annual prom Saturday. After taking part in “grand marches” at Rainycrest and the Townshend Theatre, the soon-to-be graduates gathered for supper in […]
Sylvia Lehman, left, and her sister, Susanna, signed their names on candles which later would be added to the 125th “birthday cake.”
Joey Payeur Montana Plasky of Team Germany (right) was quicker to the ball than her Team Spain opponent during Division 4/5 action as part of the Fort Frances Youth Soccer windup Saturday at the Struchan Gilson Memorial Soccer Pitch. Team Spain had the last laugh, though, rolling to a 6-1 […]
Duane Hicks Syncor Contracting is poised to start work on its new townhome development on Front Street this summer. A construction trailer, fencing, an excavator, and, most recently, piles of dirt have appeared on-site. The contractor is hopeful to begin sewer and water work next week.
Heather Latter A group set out on a 5K walk along the waterfront here Saturday as part of the Kenora/Rainy River Districts Alzheimer Society’s annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The event, which started and ended at the Sorting Gap Marina, brought in $7,368, with more money still trickling in. A second […]
Heather Latter Aubrynn Tucker enjoyed a visit with the lambs at the petting zoo, hosted by Mark Gerber, during Alberton’s 125th birthday celebration Saturday. Organized by the Alberton rec committee, the day-long celebration included a pancake breakfast, kids’ games, face-painting, a dunk tank, food vendors, and live music by local […]
Cameron Penney Ralph O’Connor, left, chatted with Ron Szeliga and Debbie O’Connor about the various vehicles on display at the International Early Iron Car Club’s 13th-annual “Show ’n Shine” on Scott Street early Saturday morning. A total of 72 vehicles and motorcycles participated this year while hundreds of people walked […]
Cameron Penney Jacob Empey, left, posed with Macy Anderson, Connor Tibbs, McKenna Begin, Shawn Brady, and Savannah Chapman at Seven Oaks on Saturday prior to Fort High’s annual prom. Couples gathered at Seven Oaks to take pictures, then headed to Rainycrest and the Townshend Theatre for the “grand marches.”
Heather Latter Mellodey Sinclair, five, had fun making big bubbles yesterday during the family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) night and barbecue at Robert Moore School. Plenty of activities were available both outside and in the gym for students to participate in, including learning about coding using robots, painting, […]
Heather Latter Curves owner Angel Andrushuk, left, cut into one of two watermelon cakes surrounded by staff and members Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her business. Today marks the end of the weekly celebration, which featured discounts on all in-stock apparel and merchandise, daily draws, free sign-up, […]
