Heather Latter A group of walkers yesterday took part in “A Mile in My Moccasins”—an awareness walk to acknowledge and support individuals, children, families, and caregivers affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The event, hosted by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre in collaboration with the FASD Community Partners of […]
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Joey Payeur The old and the new collided on this play as veteran blueliner Sam McKinnon ended up getting the better of rookie goalie candidate Ziggy Skead during the first day of tryouts for the Muskie girls’ hockey team Tuesday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The hopefuls have a […]
Duane Hicks Alberton Reeve Mike Hammond, left, signed a new library service agreement with Alicia Subnaik Kilgour, CEO of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, and library board chair Andrew Hallikas at last night’s council meeting there. The agreement means Alberton residents no longer have to pay a $77 […]
Heather Latter The African Children’s Choir gave an energetic performance at the Townshend Theatre last Wednesday 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 […]
Heather Latter Alex Antonick, 13, and her brother, Nolan, 10, showed off the “Fool’s Gold” T-shirts that were handed out to those attending the Season 2 launch party at the Copper River Inn on Friday night. About 100 people turned out to see a pre-screening of the first two episodes […]
Duane Hicks Emma Stainke, left, and her brother, Harrison, enjoyed pancakes and sausages Saturday morning at the annual breakfast hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell at the Legion here. The free event once again was well-attended.
John Cuni of the Fort Frances Lakers (14) had some heavy traffic to navigate through with Steinbach defencemen Riley Bruce (3) and Braden Compton (20) protecting goalie Roman Bengart from the oncoming shot in the first period of the Pistons’ 4-2 win in pre-season action here Friday night.
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 […]
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 […]
