Heather Latter About 100 people turned out at the Copper River Inn on Friday night to get a sneak peak of the first two episodes of “Fool’s Gold” Season 2 before it premiers tonight at 7 p.m. on Discovery. Those on hand received T-shirts saying “The Boys are Back,” as […]
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Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Andrew Willner was robbed by Steinbach Pistons’ goalie Bennett Garber on this third-period scoring chance during the Lakers’ 4-2 loss in pre-season action Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers visit the Pistons in a rematch this Friday.
Duane Hicks Laurie Beadle enjoyed delicious pancakes Saturday morning at the popular free pancake breakfast hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell at the Legion here. A Labour Day tradition started by former MPP Howard Hampton almost 30 years ago, this year’s meal was prepared and served by the Legion Ladies’ […]
Maria Ciotti Members of ENGAGE, the local young professionals network, tried their hand at skeet shooting yesterday at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club. The group, which aims to engage young people to explore recreation and civic opportunities in the local area, has planned several outings for individuals aged 20-35 in […]
Staff Bay City Contractors has begun the second phase of the King’s Highway upgrade between Webster and Wright Avenues, starting with the replacement of the watermain and three services. As reported earlier this week, the work is a month behind schedule, meaning motorists will be using the Fourth Street West […]
Heather Latter The African Children’s Choir gave an energetic performance at the Townshend Theatre last night. Made up of children aged eight-11, the choir is touring to raise awareness of the need of destitute and orphaned children in Africa, as well as to raise funds for continued development and support […]
Duane Hicks Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, left, chatted with deputy mayor June Caul during a tour of the Fort Frances Tourist Information Centre last Wednesday. Dowdeswell spent the day touring sites around town and learning about the community.
Heather Latter Artist Brian Romagnoli used a scissor lift to work on the middle portion of the heritage mural dubbed, “E.W.Backus & Company,” on the west side of the CIBC building yesterday. He will spend about three weeks in town sprucing up the mural he painted back in 1999, as […]
Heather Latter Grade 1 students Jakobe Kempf, left, Aubrey Meeks, and Josh Dittaro were all smiles yesterday during their first day in the French Immersion class at St. Michael’s School here. French Immersion in both SK and Grade 1 was reinstated there this year after being previously phased out. The […]
Joey Payeur Muskies blueliner Avery Cates from Emo was a golden flash of pure acceleration while racing down the ice during one of the various skating drills put on by RISE Skills Testing during the last day of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association Development Week camp at the Ice […]
Heather Latter Nick Gray, left, along with friend, Cameron O’Brien, and brother, Jon Gray, arrived at Robert Moore School this morning for their first day of Grade 7, Grade 3, and Grade 4, respectively. Students throughout the district headed back to class to kick off the 2015-2016 school year.
Joey Payeur Damon Nyberg, right, wasn’t letting the ball out of his sight while Kenton Bowles watched the play unfold during the first day of Muskie football training camp yesterday at Fort Frances High School. The Muskies had 28 players out for the opening session, with more expected today with […]
