Heather Latter Brothers Declan, left, Liam, and Logan McCart had fun building a tall tower together yesterday during science-based activities at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Science North” brought plenty of building materials for families to work with, as well as an indoor planetarium, with several 20-minute shows […]

Heather Latter Carolyn Jourdain, centre, flanked by Norma Jean Calder, left, and Sarah-Lynn Klassen, participated in the final reading of “The Vagina Monolgues” on Saturday that featured all of the participants. The one-night-only benefit reading, held at the Townshend Theatre as part of the global “V-Day” campaign, aimed to raise […]

Submitted Gianna Gushulak, left, and Blase Dennis posed in the Valentine hot air balloon photo booth at the Fort Frances Nursery School earlier this week. Youngsters there also celebrated Valentine’s Day with a party and mailing Valentines at the local post office.

Joey Payeur Muskie Mallory Payne had to hurry to get this shot off against Dryden Eagles’ defenders Elizabeth Carter (6) and Kyla Lindquist while goalie Jacquie Grandmont braced herself for the puck’s impact during the first period of Fort High’s 3-2 loss here last night.

Heather Latter Janice Marshall checked out the goodies up for sale this morning during the 18th-annual “Friends of the Library” Valentine’s Day bake sale at the Fort Frances Public Library. A variety of heart-shaped cookies and cakes were available, as well as breads, jelly, fudge, and more.

Joey Payeur Kent Walchuk of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs, left, and Lakers’ forward Lucas DeBenedet pitted their face-off artistry against one another during the second period of the Lakers’ 2-1 win Tuesday night at “The Duke.”

Heather Latter St. Michael’s Grade 1 students Christopher Wood, left, and Ben Wielinga celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday by donning spiffy “100th day” glasses and crowns, as well as taking part in a variety of classroom activities based around the number “100.”

Cameron Penney FFHS student council members Kassidy LeDrew, left, and Nicole Gage served smoothies yesterday to students as part of Snow Week festivities. Tickets for “Love my Court Sports” were sold Tuesday to watch the Muskie court teams in action then today featured a Valentine’s-themed photo booth. Snow Week concludes […]

Joey Payeur Local members of the Ontario Nurses Association marched Friday to show their displeasure with the current situation that has led to a strike by employees of Ontario’s Community Care Access Centres. The picketers were expected to continue their action through this week and likely until the labour dispute […]

Heather Latter Aaron Meyers, a Grade 8 student at Robert Moore School, helped Maddisyn Smith, three, put a sticker on her “passport” when they stopped by to check out the school’s gymnasium during a registration open house last Wednesday for youngsters who will be attending the Early Years program in […]

Heather Latter The Honourable Mr. Justice John dePencier Wright, centre, of the Superior Court of Justice, posed with fellow members of the bar—Robert Morgan, left, Lawrence Phillips, Barbara Morgan, Laurence Eustace, and Clare Brunetta—at the Fort Frances Courthouse yesterday during his final day as a presiding judge here. Justice Wright, […]

Joey Payeur Muskie Janelle Kaemingh (5) looked to have this goal in the bag but just tipped the pass from teammate Kaily Greengrass wide of Kenora Broncos’ goalie Keesha Hopkins in the third period of Fort High’s 15-1 victory in NorWOSSA action here Sunday.