Cameron Penney Dozens of people rushed to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Saturday morning to look for some used books to purchase at the annual book sale hosted by the “Friends of the Library.” About 3,000 books were donated, with all funds raised from the sale going […]
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Joey Payeur It was a perfect morning to head out on the water for 2006 champ Todd Grennier and his son, Kalin, of Emo as they sped off in search of the biggest fish in the river as the 15th edition of the Emo Walleye Classic kicked off. A total […]
Duane Hicks Volunteers Tasha Stafford, left, and Marge Sveinson helped get books organized in anticipation of the annual sale held by the “Friends of the Library,” which goes tomorrow from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Get some books and make a donation to the […]
Heather Latter Curvy Chick owner Jennifer Horton, right, helped Morgan Gibson find a dress for her Grade 8 graduation yesterday during the store’s third-annual dress giveaway. About $300 was collected in donations that will be given to the local “Community Chest.”
Joey Payeur The Muskie girls’ soccer team celebrated scaling the mountain yet again after earning their third-straight NorWOSSA championship with a 1-0 win over the host Dryden Eagles in yesterday’s final.
Joey Payeur Caleb Koomans, right, did his part to keep the Muskies’ championship run alive with a goal and an assist in the second half yesterday as Fort High cruised to an 8-0 win over the host Dryden Eagles in the NorWOSSA boys’ final. The Muskies, who now have won […]
Cameron Penney Nicole LePine tried to look eye-to-eye with the taxidermied moose at the local tourist information centre on Friday. Visitors to the centre can borrow a “selfie” stick to snap a picture with the moose, as well as check out the two taxidermied owls on display there. The centre, […]
Cameron Penney Sgt. Greg Beazley, centre, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) leader here in Fort Frances, flanked by canine handlers Cst. Jeff Poperechny (left) and Cst. Chris Halverson, along with their partners, “Jax” and “Briggs,” demonstrated some of their equipment last Thursday at Canadian Tire in conjunction with Police Week. […]
Cameron Penney Steve Jourdain, along with his wife, Iris, above left, soaked up the warm weather Friday while enjoying a meal at the Rainy River First Nations’ 46th-annual fish fry at the pow-wow grounds. Hundreds of people lined up to fill their plates with fresh walleye and smoked sturgeon, along […]
Joey Payeur Piper Felix didn’t mind mixing it up with the boys as she showcased her skills during the first day of the United Native Friendship Centre’s youth lacrosse program at the ’52 Canadians Arena here last Tuesday.
Cameron Penney Hundreds of people turned out to the Rainy River First Nations’ pow-wow grounds on Friday to enjoy a plate filled with walleye and smoke sturgeon, along with French fries, salads, and wild rice, during the band’s 46th-annual fish fry. Volunteers began preparing the meal early in the morning […]
Chris Marchand – Dryden Observer Harleigh Brow-Rose, left, Sarah Rittau, and Cayla Leimenstoll tore up the track for the Muskie track and field team during the Harry McMaster Memorial Track Meet yesterday hosted by the Dryden Eagles. Results from the event were unavailable at press time, with the Muskies now […]
