Lindsay Campbell Kim Cornell of Cornell Farms stood in front of his barn that turns 100 years old this year. The family will be holding its first barn concert of the summer on June 15 at the La Vallee Road North landmark.

Joey Payeur Muskie Caleb Koomans saw an opening around the corner on a Kenora Broncos’ defender and took advantage before eventually feeding Max Williams in front for a 2-0 Fort High lead in the first half in the NorWOSSA final here last Wednesday. The black-and-gold went on to a 5-0 […]

Heather Latter Monica Garvie drew the winning ticket for the June “Trip of the Month” draw as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked yesterday at International Travel Services. Allene Perusse of Fort Frances will be heading to Ireland—a trip valued at $4,500. Next month’s trip is to Azores, Portugal ($4,600).

Joey Payeur Fort Frances Herricanes’ pitcher Micaela Jack was all smiles after knocking down a comebacker hit by Michelle Tymkin of the Fort Frances Mud Dogs. But Jack’s subsequent throw to first went wide of the bag, allowing Megan Reid to scamper home from third with the go-ahead run in […]

submitted by Trish Law The 1st Fort Frances Guides and Pathfinders helped to plant the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s courtyard at Rainycrest yesterday evening. Here, Girl Guide Piper Caldwell wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty to help beautify the garden.

Duane Hicks Dogs and their owners enjoyed the sunshine while strolling along the riverfront here yesterday for the annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. The event, held across Canada to raise funds for the five dog guide training programs at the Lions […]

Staff Russell Hall at Sunny Cove Camp was full of more than 130 town employees, retirees, and volunteers Friday evening during the Town of Fort Frances’ annual appreciation dinner. “Citizen of the Year” Dr. Brian Johnstone was honoured, as were volunteers who sit on the town’s many boards and committees […]

Cameron Penney Chris Strain had a look at some of the movies available at the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Friends of the Library” book sale here Saturday. The books and movies all were received from community donations and will continue to be sold until Thursday.

Heather Latter Royal Canadian Legion members paraded from the Fort Frances cenotaph following a ceremony there to mark Decoration Day on Saturday afternoon. The day is meant to recognize fallen soldiers from the area, as well as those veterans who have passed away since coming home from war. A light […]

Staff Students from Donald Young School in Emo dropped by the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday and had a story read to them by program director Andrea Avis. The group also visited the Memorial Sports Centre and had lunch at the Lions Park.

Heather Latter Marge Sveinson and Patrick Gallow, both “Friends of the Library,” sorted through mounds of books yesterday in preparation for the group’s annual book sale, which will run tomorrow from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. People are urged to stop by to pick up some […]

Joey Payeur Jessica Woodgate of the Fort Frances Herricanes contorted her way around Couchiching Lady Raiders’ catcher Dianna Singleton to score in the fourth inning of yesterday’s 17-11 victory in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action at Couchiching. In other games, Northwest Bay edged the Fort Frances Mud Dogs […]