Joey Payeur Fort Frances PeeWee ‘AA’ Canadians’ goalie Kamryn Sandelovich blocked this prime scoring chance by the Selkirk Rebels’ Grafton Hopkins, with Fort defenders Tyson Grinsell (5) and Cody Dittaro around to lend a hand, during the second period of yesterday’s gold-medal game of the Canadians’ home tournament at the […]
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Heather Latter Tyler Moffitt, left, and Scott Hamilton loaded up a tree on Armit Avenue during the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual Christmas tree pick-up Saturday. Teams spent the afternoon collecting the trees, which were taken to the wood chipper at Daryl’s Custom Landscapes Ltd. They also collected money to […]
Duane Hicks Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts volunteer Ellen Canfield Gagné, left, and Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator, joined Mayor Roy Avis in raising the flag at the Civic Centre yesterday to mark January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Fort Frances. Alzheimer Society events this month include an awareness […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board announced yesterday that Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services has received funding of $165,000 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to develop a “Community Paramedicine” program here, which will see paramedics use their expertise to fill gaps in […]
Heather Latter Parents and caregivers participated in “Babytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre this morning. The free program, for children up to 18 months, teaches lap and finger rhymes, as well as songs and stories. Other children’s programs, such as “Tales for Two’s” and “Storytime,” also started […]
Kiera Kowalski Jacob Empey drove to the net here Tuesday afternoon as the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team topped the Dryden Eagles 55-52 to improve to 3-0 in NorWOSSA play.
Duane Hicks Fort High Grade 9 students Ryann Scott, left, and Shelby King made a splash in the name of the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope in Atikokan during this year’s “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day.
Heather Latter Arielle Marie Shana Andrushuk was the first baby born in Rainy River District for 2015. Though not due for another few weeks, she made her surprise arrival at La Verendrye Hospital here at 9:34 p.m. on Jan. 2, weighing in at seven pounds. Proud parents are Alex Andrushuk […]
Heather Latter Anna Mainville had a blast sliding at the overpass Friday afternoon—prior to the overnight snowfall that blanketed the district early Saturday morning. Temperatures also have dipped since then, halting most outdoor activities due to the extreme cold warnings. However, there is an end in sight to the cold […]
Joey Payeur Lakers’ forward Lucas DeBenedet (16) tried to catch Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ defenceman Kyle Pouncy (4) and goalie Tate Sproxton napping while linemate Bryson Jasper cruised in looking for a rebound during this first-period scoring chance.
Heather Latter Despite the frigid temperatures, Fort Frances Jail staff participated in a “Day of Action” demonstration there yesterday afternoon. Correctional services workers across the province took part in the protest against the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), representing the local […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Holmlund Leafs’ goalie Anthony Gill-Roisin denied Fort Frances Wu Warriors’ forward Cam Bowles on this golden scoring chance in the second period of the final of the seven-team FFMHA Bantam ‘A’ tournament yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. Dayton Labbe’s goal 46 seconds into overtime […]
