Duane Hicks Myles Kuharski got ready to chow down on a plate of German food, including bratwurst, sauerkraut, and hot potato salad, on Friday during “Oktoberfest” festivities at the local Legion. Hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, the event saw about 50 people come out to eat, celebrate, […]
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Heather Latter Sammy Stone, left, and Angelina Morris gathered with the other walking dead outside St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday afternoon for the third-annual Fort Frances “Zombie Walk.” The event, organized by Allan Yerxa, featured a walk around town, with the group of about 30 stopping near Central Avenue […]
Heather Latter Harley Bragg, left, Claire Alleman, and Ciaria Whitecrow, early-years students at Robert Moore School, helped to make bannock as part of the “Fall Harvest” event there this morning. All three early-years classes were taking part, moving through a series of activities while learning about grandfather teachings, drumming, regalia, […]
Joey Payeur Muskies quarterback Brandon Whitecrow tried to escape the oncoming rush of Elmwood Giants’ defensive back Costa Solaja (5) as Fort High offensive lineman Connor Pocock worked to derail the sack attempt during the first quarter of yesterday’s 33-14 victory by the visitors.
Joey Payeur Sydney Radigan led Muskie teammate Tory Beaudry down the homestretch of the senior girls’ four-km race at the annual Hial Pike Invitational cross-country running meet at the Falls Country Club yesterday.
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Youth Choir started off its second season with a rehearsal at Zion Lutheran Church last night. The choir, for boys and girls aged seven-14, meets there Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. and still is accepting new members. Contact director Christina Campagna (270-7865) for more info […]
Duane Hicks Scott Krienke-Turvey, co-owner of Ink Spotz Apparel+ here and a candidate for town council, asked a question yesterday during the workshop “Understanding the Mining Industry and Procurement Process,” at the Copper River Inn. Seventy-five representatives from across the district attended to learn about regional mining activity, mining and […]
Kiera Kowalski Maggie Davis of the “Best Buddies” program at Fort Frances High School readied her throwing arm, aided by Erika Sheppard, to toss a whip cream-filled pie at Muskie football player Tristen Badiuk during the annual Homecoming pep rally Friday morning.
Grace Cridland read out a trivia question during one of the Beatles’-themed activities at the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraising dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Duane Hicks Benjamin Briere, left, gave a high-five to Sparky, the fire safety mascot, during “Fall Fire Safety Day” at Canadian Tire on Saturday. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was on hand to promote fire safety—especially to get the message across that working smoke alarms save lives and […]
Joey Payeur Muskies Graham Anderson (60) and Matthew Nowak (15) put a wrap on any plans of the College Lorette Collegiate Scorpions to advance the ball further on this third-quarter play in the visitors’ 20-14 victory Friday afternoon during the annual Homecoming game.
Heather Latter Anne Kivimaki, left, Thea Denby, Hailey Joyce, Grace George, Kaydence Larson, and Ashlee Homer were some of the Sparks and Brownies who were busy selling Girl Guide chocolate mint cookies door-to-door around town yesterday evening.
