Duane Hicks Rev. Barb Miller and Randy DeGagne took the plunge in support of the “Knox Renewal Project” yesterday during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” on Sand Bay. Together, the pair raised $2,588, making them the top fundraising group this year.

Heather Latter Miranda Veitch of Century 21 pulled out the winning ticket for the 16th-annual “Trip of the Month” draw hosted by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club at International Travel this morning as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Carla Koski of Fort Frances was the first winner of 2015, earning […]

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 Rob Barkley must have felt like laundry going through the spin cycle as he tried perfecting his technique at a kayak-rolling clinic Sunday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The clinic was hosted by the Fagerdahl family, with son, David, acting as lead instructor.

Ken Kellar Instructor Richard Trenchard brought young snowmobile enthusiasts up to speed on the finer points of having safe winter fun during a training course put on by the Borderland Snowmobile Club on Dec. 22 at Gillons’ Insurance here. A total of 21 participants attended the seminar, with another one […]

Joey Payeur Anika Alexander was on her game during the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual Boxing Day tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre.

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.

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.