Concept image The design of the new entrance signs for the Town of Fort Frances got final approval by council Monday evening. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. successfully obtained $50,000 in funding from FedNor to assist with converting signage in Fort Frances to the new brand. The intent is […]

Joey Payeur Players Max Williams, left, Matt Cheetham, Spencer Shortreed, and Hunter Koles manned the entrance at the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s annual tea and bake sale Saturday at the Fort High cafeteria. The event saw a large turnout of people treated to a variety of dainties, beverages, and draw […]

Joey Payeur Taryn McQuaker of the Emo Express (4) looked to block this blast from Makenna Hill of the Fort Frances Calder Legal Eagles during the bronze-medal final of the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s Atom tournament here yesterday. The Eagles beat the Express 7-3 to capture third place. The […]

Joey Payeur Terri Galusha, left, Betheny Kinsman, Riley Keast, Skylar Odahl, and Cara Gunderson braved the winter weather Friday to deliver their message as local members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association, whose employees who work for Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) across the province currently are on strike. The workers’ […]

Joey Payeur Travis Enge of the Rainy Lake Highlanders led the procession of teams taking part in last night’s opening ceremonies of the 2015 Tim Hortons Bantam boys’ provincial championships being hosted by the Fort Frances Curling Club.

Joey Payeur Muskie goalie Jordan Carlson put in his best work of the night in the third period with this one-timer save off the Kenora’s Colton Yaremko, and then the rebound stop off Logan Ginn, as part of his shutout performance in Fort High’s 9-0 win here Tuesday night.

Heather Latter Taylor McTavish, right, tried her hand at some of the activities in one of the Early Years classrooms at Robert Moore School yesterday while her older sister, Tira Prince, looked on. The three-year-old got a tour of the school during a registration open house for youngsters who will […]

Heather Latter John and Helen Pohanka enjoyed their main course Saturday evening during the local Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event, which also featured a silent auction and entertainment, brought in about $3,800.

Dave Ogilvie Members of “Borealis Sled Dog Adventures” of Vermilion Bay were on hand at the Sturgeon Creek Literacy Day to give all of the students a sled dog ride around the school grounds. Teachers in all grades will use this experience as an inspiration for activities in reading, writing, […]

Joey Payeur Wildcats’ goalie Jenna Bales and captain Macy Schultz had front-row seats for former Muskie Shelby Tymkin’s slick backhand deke for her second goal of the first period in the Voyageurs’ 4-2 win Saturday night at Bronco Arena.