Courtesy of Chris Marchand – Dryden Observer Muskie Sierra Cousineau, right, was ferocious in her pursuit of the ball against a Dryden Eagles’ opponent during the teams’ 2-2 draw in NorWOSSA action there last Wednesday. Both the Muskie girls’ and boys’ teams finished the regular season in first place to […]
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Heather Latter More than 60 participants took off from the Sorting Gap Marina on Saturday for the second-annual “Beat the Band” 5K run/walk. A fundraiser for the FFHS band and Muskie track-and-field team, the event also hosted a 1K kids’ run before.
Heather Latter Judy Tucker and Priscilla Wright manned the lone booth set up on Scott Street for the first “Market Thursday” of the season yesterday. The pair were offering everything from plants and birdhouses to decorated clothespin bags and cinnamon buns. Local artisans and crafters are urged to book a […]
Haley Anderson This humorous sign at the corner of Second Street East and Mowat Avenue sums up a lot of people’s feelings in Borderland. And looking at the weekend forecast, it appears that spring finally has truly sprung here.
Haley Anderson Four-year-olds Ann Kivimaki and Elizabeth Blight enjoyed the Shrine Circus on Tuesday in support of the Border Shrine Club. Shows were held at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., after which youngsters could take part in face-painting, pony rides, and have photos taken with the performing bears. Proceeds will […]
Joey Payeur Shortstop Courtney Easton of the Couchiching Lady Raiders gunned this throw to first for an out yesterday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field. But it was the Fort Frances Herricanes who roared to a 17-10 victory as the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League opened […]
Heather Latter J.W. Walker students Roman Spuzak and Monika Ruppenstein searched for “Chicago” on a giant map (measuring roughly 35’ x 26’), which was set up in the gymnasium there this week through the National Geographic’s Giant Traveling Maps program. Students participated in exciting activities using the map to help […]
Duane Hicks Len Larocque took his time last Wednesday poring over the many photos comprising the logging portion of the new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum, which focuses on the 100th anniversary of logging and paper-making in the Fort Frances area. The exhibit runs through the end of August.
Haley Anderson Nicke Baird, left, co-owner of the online business “Smashing Tea,” poured Whitney Williamson, six, and her mom, Kim, a cup of blueberry pie tea Friday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business and Community Expo at the Memorial Sports Centre. The two-day expo, which also […]
Haley Anderson Eight-year-old Maverick Morrisseau, left, and Marcus Morrisseau, 10, were among the more than 600 people who enjoyed Friday’s feast of walleye, sturgeon, and other dishes.
File Courtney Easton of the Couchiching Lady Raiders was safe at first as Caroline Chartrand (Redgut Babes) waited for the throw during playoff action last August.
Haley Anderson John Grabish of Thunder Bay unloaded his African treasures to showcase at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business and Community Expo, which runs today from 4-9 p.m. and again tomorrow from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. Admission is $3, with kids 12 and […]
