Ken Kellar Members of “Rough Cut Pine” performed for a full house last night at From The Grind Up here. The band, composed of Robroy Donaldson, Brent and Jim Newman, and Bill Shine, played a blend of folk and rock originals, as well as covers, for nearly three hours.
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Joey Payeur Anniss Seid, right, tracked down a tricky shot from Jason Kabel during the ‘A’ final of the 28th-annual Sunset Country Squash Club’s Boxing Day tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre on Friday. Seid defeated Kabel 3-2 in the all-Fort Frances best-of-five final to grab the title. Jonny Zajac […]
Ken Kellar People lined up for their plate during the annual community Christmas dinner held Dec. 25 from noon-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. In addition to preparing the buffet, organizers and volunteers also delivered 50 “Meals on Wheels” to those unable to attend the event.
Joey Payeur Instructor David Fagerdahl, left, went over the finer points of kayak-rolling with participant Ross Keeler during a clinic yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre. A second session originally scheduled for today has been cancelled.
Kiera Kowalski Fort High students Sam McKinnon, left, Kassidy LeDrew, Danielle Hammond, Nicole LePine, and Lauren Vold posed in front of the “North Pole” sign during the annual semi-formal dance there last Thursday. The theme was called “The Island of Misfit Toys.”
Heather Latter St. Francis School students showed off the 33 bags of gifts they are donating to the United Native Friendship Centre here for children this Christmas. Students were asked to bring in donations of toys, books, and games—and clearly they answered the call during this season of giving.
Heather Latter Five-year-old Brynna Strain shared her Christmas list with Santa on Sunday during an “Old Fashion Christmas Party” hosted by library staff and the Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library. The event also featured stories, Christmas carols, goodies, and crafts.
Heather Latter Jana Riches, left, and Christy Herr of the Northwestern Health Unit were stationed at the local LCBO yesterday to promote Canada’s low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines. Customers were encouraged to test their knowledge of the guidelines by trying to pour one serving of either pretend beer, wine, or a […]
Joey Payeur Crew members Keisha DeBungee and Kayla Allan, along with camera operators Dakota and Chandler Medicine, spent this past Saturday getting to know more about the history of local First Nations’ people from elders from their community, such as Genevieve McGinnis, as part of the “Now and Forever” event […]
Joey Payeur Marco Romano was thwarted on this wraparound attempt by Thunder Bay North Stars’ goalie P.D. Melgoza during the first period of the Lakers’ 5-4 shootout win here Saturday night.
Joey Payeur Muskie Graeme Kitt (9) and Alex Erickson of the Red Lake Falls (Mn.) Eagles were quick on the draw in this first-period face-off during an exhibition game here Friday night that ended in a 2-2 tie. The Muskies next will be in action at a tournament in Thief […]
Ken Kellar Danielle Bois was busy in the St. Mary’s Church kitchen Saturday rolling cinnamon buns in preparation for a fundraiser held at the parish over the weekend. The St. Mary’s Youth Group made 64 dozen sticky buns, with funds raised going towards a trip to Poland for World Youth […]
