Cameron Penney Jreydon Indian (“Subway Ghost”), left, explained to Andrew Eldridge (“Sam”) how to move objects now that he is a ghost during the opening-night performance of “Ghost: The musical” at the Townshend Theatre. The musical production by Fort High students will continue through Saturday, with the curtain rising nightly […]

Cameron Penney Masson Normand of Saskatoon led students at St. Michael’s School through a “Pulse Retreat” yesterday morning as part of Catholic Education Week activities. Students were taught how to build their faith through music, prayer, scripture, and skits.

Cameron Penney Fort High mentor Anne Jean introduced herself to Grade 6 and 7 students from J.W. Walker during a presentation to kick-off “Grade 6/7 Day” at the high school on Friday. Jean, along with other high school mentors, spoke about her high school experiences and why the students should […]

Heather Latter Anne Jean (“Molly Jensen”) and Andrew Eldridge (“Sam Wheat”) sang “Here Right Now” during a rehearsal of “Ghost: The Musical,” which runs tonight through Saturday at the Townshend Theatre. Presented by Fort Frances High School, the musical gets underway at 7:30 p.m. each night.

Heather Latter A large crowd was on hand at the community barbecue for Thomas Chapais on Saturday evening at the Couchiching multi-use building. The meal consisted of bannock burgers, hotdogs, salads, chips, and a beverage, with a penny table and other prizes up for grabs. Funds raised will go to […]

Joey Payeur Caylee Woolsey of the Fort Frances Her-icanes showed some mid-season agility in escaping getting hit by this pitch from Sydney Jones of the Couchiching Lady Raiders during Sunday’s pre-season exhibition game at VanJura.

Cameron Penney Bailey Langford (foreground) and Haley Keast served up some hotdogs during a mental health awareness barbecue yesterday afternoon hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services here. The barbecue, which featured snacks, prizes, and a bouncy castle, kicked off a week of events for Children’s Mental Health Week.

Cameron Penney Students at Robert Moore School participated in a group yoga session yesterday afternoon in conjunction with both Mental Health Week and Education Week. Students were taught various yoga poses, such as the “downward dog” and the “chair pose.”

Cameron Penney Oasis Millett-Tucker, left, helped spin the rope while Kara Scott and Ayanna Savage jumped during the “Jump Rope for Heart” yesterday afternoon at Robert Moore School. The annual event, which rasies money for heart disease and stroke research, was part of the activities planned for Education Week.

Staff Kayle Koval, a past winner of the Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw, read out the name of the winner for May yesterday at International Travel Services while Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Jack Drennan of Emo will be headed on a Canadian Rockies tour—a trip valued at […]

Heather Latter A large crowd was on hand at the community barbecue for Thomas Chapais on Saturday evening at the Couchiching multi-use building. The meal consisted of bannock burgers, hotdogs, salads, chips, and a beverage, with a penny table and other prizes up for grabs. Funds raised will go to […]

Joey Payeur What appeared to be a touching scene really was a self-defence reaction from Fort Frances Her-icanes’ Andrea Sweigard at second base as she tried to avoid an all-out collision with Kayla Windigo on a steal attempt during first-inning action yesterday at VanJura. The ’Canes defeated a combined squad […]