Duane Hicks Everett Freeman, left, and Cathy DeGagne of Knox United Church swept away Saturday morning during the 48th-annual Church Bonspiel at the Fort Frances Curling Club. At the end of the day, the two teams representing Zion Lutheran Church took the top honours. Finishing in first place was the […]
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Heather Latter Bonnie Penney of the Fort Frances Lions Club handed out Canadian flags to Grade 1 students at St. Michael’s School yesterday. Carla Harris’ and John Cousineau’s classes learned about the flag and each received one to take home, along with a certificate, through the club’s “Project Pride” program. […]
Joey Payeur Lucas DeBenedet didn’t mind taking the scenic route to get around English River Miners’ defenceman Liam Watson during the Lakers’ 5-2 win here Tuesday night.
Heather Latter Mackenzie Taylor, left, Maya Davis, and Julia McManaman together played the role of the Cheshire Cat yesterday during Robert Moore School’s production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” They staged the musical for students and staff there in the morning and then for the public last night. Those […]
Duane Hicks Comedian Ryan McMahon had the packed house at From the Grind Up roaring with laughter last night. McMahon and fellow comedian John B. Duff also performed there the night before. McMahon will be back to perform this Saturday (March 7) at a lasagna fundraiser dinner for teens at […]
Cameron Penney Andrew Eldridge, left, playing “Danny Zuko,” Brandon Cole (“Roger”), Cole Turcotte (“Kenickie”), Shawn Brady (“Sonny”), and Sam Gauthier (“Doody”) rehearsed a musical number in preparation for Fort High’s spring musical, “Grease.” Auditions began in January and rehearsals have been ongoing for the past month. The musical will be […]
Submitted Former Fort Frances residents Graeme Morgan (left) and Roy Tighe—seen here as characters from their short film, “Where Barry?”—are thrilled it has hit the film festival circuit. It will debut at the Capital City Film Festival in Lansing, Mich. from April 9-12 and it also won a Royal Reel […]
Heather Latter Award-winning Canadian author Joseph Boyden talked about his life and the books he has written to Fort High, Rainy River High School, and Seven Generations Education Institute students at the Townshend Theatre yesterday morning. This was followed by an evening presentation for parents, families, and community members. Boyden […]
Heather Latter Members of the chorus for the “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” production at Robert Moore School rehearsed a scene last week in preparation for the upcoming show. The musical will hit the stage there tonight and again tomorrow at 6 p.m., with tickets available at the door.
Heather Latter James Hill, Canada’s ukulele virtuoso, showcased a number of different types of songs on the ukulele at the Townshend Theatre last night as part of the fourth show in the “Kids and Company” entertainment series. Hill taught about music from Brazil, Russia, Hawaii, and Canada—and even ended off […]
Staff Doug Cuthbertson, left, of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts drew the March “Trip of the Month” draw winner as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on this morning at International Travel Services. Wendy Rasmussen of Nolalu, Ont. will be heading to Cozumel, Mexico—a trip valued at $3,640. Next month’s draw is for […]
Joey Payeur Hannah McLeod unloaded this smashing shot against the Westgate Tigers here Saturday to help the Muskies beat the Tigers 3-0 and earn a sweep of the best-of-three NWOSSAA final.
