Heather Latter Erma and Bob Armit got ready to dig into their main course at the local Alzheimer Society’s annual charitable dinner, “Forget Me Not,” at La Place Rendez-Vous here Saturday night. The evening not only featured a tasty meal but also entertainment, a silent auction, and “mystery” prizes.

Joey Payeur Former Muskie Shilo Beck of the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs tested Northern Michigan Wildcats’ goalie Jenna Bales on this third-period chance during ACHA Divsion II women’s hockey action aturday at Bronco Arena in International Falls. The Voyageurs took both halves of the two-game series, winning 4-2 on […]

Joey Payeur Racin Witherspoon of the Fort Frances Canadians showed great speed heading up ice against the Dryden Flyers during the Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association’s IP1 Jamboree at the Emo-La Vallee Arena on Saturday. Eight teams, including five from Fort Frances, took part.

Duane Hicks Rob Tovey, left, Joyce McCormick, and Brian Hagarty read through a scene from “Office Hours” during a Fort Frances Little Theatre casting call yesterday evening in the meeting room at Share Bear’s here. Written by Canadian playwright Norm Foster, it is expected to be performed as a dinner […]

Heather Latter Sydney Kellar pulled Jaycie Hamilton in a sled during a relay race held during winter carnival activities at St. Michael’s School on Tuesday. The school also celebrated Family Literacy Day, with fun activities both indoors and outside.

Heather Latter J.W. Walker students were busy yesterday building an ice castle in the playground. Used as a way to build school spirit and promote teamwork, building the ice castle, which got underway Tuesday, was initiated by Angela Petsnick’s Grade 7 class, with other grades joining in and helping out. […]

Duane Hicks Green Manor on Shevlin Avenue and Rose Manor, which is adjacent to it, will be sites of assisted living for high-risk seniors later this year thanks to a new initiative funded by the North West Local Health Integration Network.

Heather Latter Dressed as their favourite literary characters (Princess Aurora and Queen Elsa), Aubrey Meeks, left, and Lyla Moen read a story together at St. Michael’s School yesterday in celebration of Family Literacy Day. The school also held a winter carnival, with students taking part in a variety of indoor […]

Joey Payeur Former Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden did the splits to deny Dylan Kooner on this scoring chance here Saturday night. But Kooner had the last laugh as Fort Frances skated away with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers.

Kiera Kowalski Grade 12 students buckled down to take their Exercise Science exam yesterday during the first day of exams at Fort High. Exams continue until Thursday, which will followed by a P.D. Day on Friday. The second semester then begins Monday (Feb. 2).

Heather Latter Owen Riches played a game of shinny with buddies from his hockey team at the east-end rink Saturday afternoon. With the sun shining and mild temperatures, many people were outdoors taking advantage of the beautiful day.