Heather Latter Maureen Blair-Leighton was the guest of honour at the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s luncheon yesterday at Hallett Hall (Rainycrest), where she was recognized for 50 years of faithful service to the group. Following the meal, Blair-Leighton cut the cake as auxiliary president Susan Robertson looked on.
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Joey Payeur Longtime assistant coach Ken “Kenno” Christiansen, the only man who has been part of all four Muskie boys’ OFSAA championship teams, savoured another opportunity to hold the prestigious trophy after getting off the team bus late Saturday afternoon as the black-and-gold were given a homecoming celebration in the […]
Duane Hicks A sure sign that spring is near, a lone trumpeter swan was spotted at Seven Oaks on Thursday evening. A local bird-watcher told the Times that they had seen not only the same swan but also a dozen Canada geese, two mallards, two common goldeneyes, two bald eagles, […]
Joey Payeur Stratton native Trevor Bonot and his rink will be off to Yarmouth, N.S. in November to vie for a national championship after winning the provincial mixed title with a 5-3 victory over Dylan Johnston in yesterday’s final at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
Cameron Penney The Muskie boys’ hockey team celebrated its first gold medal at the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championship in 15 years after beating the Silverthorn Collegiate Institute Spartans (Etobicoke) 4-2 in the final yesterday afternoon in Ottawa. The team is slated to arrive home tomorrow sometime between 5:30 and 6 p.m. […]
Heather Latter Erin Campbell of Science North tested out structures made by Grade 8 students at J.W. Walker School this morning to see if they could withstand an earthquake. Campbell spent the day there today and also was at Robert Moore School yesterday teaching youngsters about science.
Cameron Penney Sullivan Shortreed barrelled towards the net in search of a goal during the Muskie boys’ semi-final game against the St. Joseph Panthers (Cornwall) this morning at the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championship in Ottawa. The Muskies won the game 3-2 and took on the Silverthorn Spartans (Etobicoke) for the gold […]
Heather Latter Local artist Jenny Coats finished hanging up her artwork at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday afternoon. Coats’ first exhibit, her work will be on display there during the rest of March. She also has been conducting workshops at the Fort Frances Museum, with the […]
Cameron Penney Chase McGuire looked to get a shot on net from a sharp angle during the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s 3-2 win over the General Amherst Bulldogs (Amherstburg) yesterday morning at the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championship in Ottawa. Fort High dumped the St. Joseph Jaguars (Nepean) 10-4 this morning to […]
Heather Latter Coun. June Caul led a breakout group yesterday morning at La Place Rendez-Vous during a strategic planning session for Safe Communities Rainy River District. About 40 stakeholders, representing a cross-section of the district, gathered to set priorities for Safe Communities, which is seeking re-designation for another five years.
Maya Carter had her face painted by “Ralphie the Clown,” while Emily Olson and Jocelyn Hagen waited their turn, at the Nestor Falls Hotel.
Joey Payeur Birthday presents don’t get much better than scoring the game-winning goal with 24 seconds left as newly-turned 10-year-old Piper Miller did Sunday to give the Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Calder Legal Eagles a 3-2 victory over the Thunder Bay Fury in the third-place game of the “Battle of […]
