Joey Payeur The enthusiasm was noticeable among those who pulled out from the starting point on Eighth Street here Saturday morning as the Borderland Snowmobile Club held a poker run to Emo and back. About 15 sledders took part, with the club planning to stage more such runs in the […]
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Duane Hicks Pamela Williams of 4 Your Pets was honoured as Entrepreneur of the Year by Angela Halvorsen, business investment officer for the Rainy River Future Development Corp. last night during the 20th-annual Rainy River District Business Awards at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Heather Latter Kelly McIntosh checked out the goodies for sale this morning during the annual “Friends of the Library” Valentine’s Day bake sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. A variety of heart-shaped cookies and cakes were available, as well as breads, fudge, cupcakes and more. Any unsold baking will […]
Joey Payeur Hanna LeDrew of the Muskie girls hockey team, left, was just able to get this shot off before being blocked by Kenora Broncos blueliner Caitlin Bowman-Bryant during the second period of the Muskies’ 13-0 whitewashing of the Broncos in the Fort’s NorWOSSA regular-season home finale last night at […]
Hannah Taylor This robin was spotted Sunday in a local resident’s yard. Normally a sign of spring, several robins have been observed here this winter.
Joey Payeur Logan Flamand from the Fort Frances Nursery School let the love in his heart shine through his smile as he took part in the school’s project to have the children mail Valentines to themselves. The group gathered at the Canada Post office here yesterday to deliver their correspondence […]
Joey Payeur Muskie girls’ skip Erin Tomalty exerted her full force on the broom on this first-end shot on the first day of action at the NorWOSSA curling finals Monday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The rink finished with a 3-1-1 record to win the silver medal and advance […]
Heather Latter Emma Fyfe, left, and Quinn Miller, Early Years students at St. Michael’s School, enjoyed pancakes there yesterday morning as the school celebrated Shrove Tuesday—the day before Lent begins. Several pancake suppers also were held at local churches yesterday evening.
Heather Latter Elena Bottomley got an up-close look at the two newest residents at the Fort Frances Public Library during a visit to the children’s area there last week. Staff have asked the public to suggest names for the two guinea pig brothers either on the library’s Facebook page or […]
Heather Latter Erika Cochrane modelled a fancy shawl regalia designed by Ashley Bruyere. Music also was provided by OC and The Wild Horse, with Orville Councillor acting as emcee for the event. Tea and bannock also was served. The event, organized in conjunction with the museum, Odawayigamig Native Craft Store, […]
Joey Payeur Brady Wright of the International Falls Broncos, left, and Muskie Nick Hahkala weren’t giving an inch to each other as they struggled for command of the face-off circle in the first period of Fort High’s 6-1 victory in exhibition boys’ hockey action Monday night at the Ice For […]
Joey Payeur Lead Andrea Schram was on target for the Muskie girls’ curling rink during Fort High’s 13-5 win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) yesterday on Day 1 of the NorWOSSA finals at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The quartet, skiped by Erin Tomalty, went 2-1 to sit […]
