Lindsay Campbell Participants of “Getting back to our roots: an intro to gardening” shared helpful tips and memories on gardening yesterday afternoon following an interactive lesson on planting. The workshop, which ran from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., was facilitated by Bonita Ford, who is a member with the Permaculture Institute of […]
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Joey Payeur Shelby Tymkin made her first career pitching appearance for the Fort Frances Mud Dogs last night in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action against the Couchiching Lady Raiders. But she had a rough debut as Couchiching romped to a 27-1 win in five innings. Other games yesterday […]
Joey Payeur It was a good night for Erin Gustafson, right, and Al’s Racquet Stringing as they downed Karleah Bonk and Taggs/Source for Sports 7-4 in women’s Borderland Soccer League action here yesterday evening. Sara Kellar had four goals for Al’s (2-0) while Claire Crichton added two and Gustafon scored […]
Cameron Penney FFHS senior band members performed a melody of various tunes from the musical “Grease” last night at the Townshend Theatre. The show marked the penultimate performance for the senior band before they display their musical talents together one last time at the graduation ceremony on June 25.
Lindsay Campbell Mark Fitzgerald, a JK student at St. Michael’s School, showed off a wacky coiffure this morning for “Crazy Hair Day” there.
Heather Latter Tim Hortons’ employees Shai Loyie and Robert Empey volunteered to wash cars yesterday to help raise funds for “Camp Day.” Each year, Tim Hortons’ owners donate all of the proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation. The company raised $11.8 million last year to send […]
Heather Latter Zone 72 District Commander Ed Kennedy, left, accompanied Wayne Baker, newly-elected commander for District 7 Royal Canadian Legion, to place a wreath at the Fort Frances cenotaph during “Decoration Day” ceremonies there Saturday. The day is meant to recognize fallen soldiers from the area, as well as those […]
Duane Hicks Emily Jerry, five, was hanging out with her canine pals, “Allie,” left, and “Tucker,” just before Sunday’s annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. Jerry has been in the dog walk every year since she was born.
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 […]
