Staff James Woods, a mental health worker with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre here, spoke to participants at the “Women’s Wellness Day” event at Zion Lutheran Church this morning. Held in celebration of International Women’s Day, those on hand are learning new techniques for self-care, including art, movement, and mediation.
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Heather Latter Peggy Loyie, executive director of the Rainy River District Victim Services Program, read out a list of words defining “community safety” this morning at La Place Rendez-Vous during a strategic planning session for Safe Communities Rainy River District. Safe Communities is seeking re-designation, with the strategic plan being […]
Joey Payeur Skip Raymond Roy hollered out directions to his sweepers during his Saturday matchup against Rod Pattison at the annual Fort Frances men’s bonspiel. Roy and his team of third Dave Broman, second Butch Wensley, and lead Patrick Gagne went on to capture the ‘A’ event of the eight-team […]
Joey Payeur Rhae Thomas, left, of the Thunder Bay Fury had her hands full trying to contain Piper Miller of the Fort Frances Calder Legal Eagles during yesterday’s bronze-medal game in the Atom ‘AA’ girls’ “Battle of the Border” tournament at Couchiching Arena. Miller scored the game-winner with 28 seconds […]
Heather Latter Mary Fehr, of The Bargain Shop, arranged some of the gently-used books available there Saturday. The books all were donated and sold for 50 cents each, with proceeds going towards Easter Seals, which helps support children with physical disabilities. The Bargain Shop also will be holding a bake […]
Duane Hicks Treyton Medicine carefully lined up a putt during the Friends of the Museum’s fourth-annual “Snoasis” on Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. More than 200 children and adults turned out to enjoy some family fun.
Submitted Mayor Roy Avis was flanked by PDA responder Sheri DeGagne and DM co-ordinator Keri Rafter while raising the Red Cross flag at the Civic Centre on Tuesday to kick off Red Cross Month here. The local branch is located in Dryden but serves the entire Rainy River District. For […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Hanna LeDrew had Katelyn Sillery (18) of Dryden turned every which way after getting past the check of Eagles’ captain Sydney Allen during the first period of Fort High’s 4-2 victory in Game 3 of the NorWOSSA girls’ final Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. […]
Joey Payeur Muskie athletic director Bryce Coyle, left, got help from Muskie girls’ hockey assistant coach Trevor McKinnon as he pulled the final winning name in the team’s annual cash raffle last night at Fort High. Linda Mann of Fort Frances was the grand prize winner of $5,000. Clinton Bruyere […]
Duane Hicks With the housing demand expected to increase due to New Gold’s mine, Syncor Contracting Ltd. is looking to build townhomes on the Front Street lot east of the Riverwalk Condominiums.
Heather Latter Cindy Manty placed a leaf on the “Tree of Hope,” sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29, during the “Relay for Life” kick-off event in front of the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday. Also in the courtyard at the Fort Frances Museum were members of the Boundary […]
Ken Johnston Kailey Croswell, left, was this year’s recipient of the Degagne Award. She received $250 and the trophy from Jan Anderson.
