Heather Latter Ashley Trinkner of Backwoods Jewels showcased her collection of jewellery during the Handmade Arts & Crafts Festival’s spring art show Saturday at the old CN station. Local artisans had everything available—from fused glass and soap to fudge and paintings.
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Joey Payeur It wasn’t easy to muster up smiles two days after suffering hockey heartbreak. But the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s squad still managed a smile last Tuesday (March 15) at a homecoming reception at the college as they showed off the second-place trophy for their efforts at […]
Staff Staff of Community Living Fort Frances and District were rockin’ funky socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day yesterday. The community was encouraged to wear colourful socks, knee-highs, long socks, or printed socks as a way to bring awareness about Down syndrome and to promote inclusion and understanding. […]
Heather Latter Students from John Cousineau’s, Sheila Quesnel’s, and Carla Harris’ classes at St. Michael’s School sang “O Canada” with pride after receiving flags from Bonnie Penney and Paul Patterson of the Fort Frances Lions Club yesterday afternoon. Each student also learned about the flag and each received one to […]
Joey Payeur Shayton Ottertail prepared to unleash his potent serve upon playing partner Mykenzie Borger during Muskie badminton practice yesterday at Fort Frances High School. The black-and-gold are tentatively scheduled to begin the season at home with an exhibition meet on April 1.
Joey Payeur Claire Sandelovich of the Emo Misfits (19) had Chiefs’ goalie Ali McIvor at her mercy as she netted her hat-trick goal in the third period to cap a 5-1 win in the gold-medal game of the second-annual Chiefs Invitational Tournament at the Couchiching Arena yesterday. Five teams took […]
Heather Latter Charleen Mallory of Charlee’s Naturally Northern showcased her handcrafted soaps and more at the Handmade Arts & Crafts Festival’s spring art show Saturday at the old CN station. Local artisans had everything from fused glass and jewellery to fudge and paintings available.
Heather Latter Kali Brady worked on applying wax to her egg in a decorative pattern on Saturday during a “pysanky” (Ukrainian Easter egg decorating) workshop, led by Lindsay Hamilton, at the Fort Frances Museum. Sponsored by the “Friends of the Museum,” Hamilton also will be hosting an open art studio […]
Heather Latter Evan Kabel got some tips from reigning NorWOSSA and NWOSSAA skip Chris Silver yesterday during a March Break activity at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The event was sponsored by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team.
Heather Latter Sammy Stone designed her paper globe craft yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre as part of March Break activities there. The fun continues there tomorrow as the local chapter of Canadian Parents for French hosts a French movie, “Les Incroyables” (“The Incredibles”), at 2 p.m.
Heather Latter Curves’ coach Arlene Georgeson instructed Ashley Mudge on how to us the bicep/tricep machine there last Tuesday (March 8) during a free workout offered in celebration of International Women’s Day. All Curves around the world joined together to provide the free full-body workout, which is designed for all […]
Submitted This T-shirt is similar to the one Delaine Copenace was wearing the last time she was seen in the evening hours of Feb. 27 in downtown Kenora. Citizens in all areas of the region as being asked to check personal property, yards, and outbuildings. Anyone with any information on […]
