Heather Latter Debby Cousineau, left, of the Northwestern Health Unit here, chatted with Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, the organization’s new Medical Officer of Health, yesterday during her first visit to the local office. Having began her post on April 1 based in Kenora, Dr. Young-Hoon replaces Dr. James Arthurs, who retired […]
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Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden redirected this shot from the stick of Minnesota Iron Rangers’ Jonathon Losurdo (16) wide of the net as Mason Meyer (9) hustled back to help his netminder during the second period of Fort Frances’ 1-0 win in double overtime Friday night.
Heather Latter Hayden Allam and her little brother, Brenner Bagacki, visited with the Easter Bunny during an Easter party at the Fort Frances Best Start Hub on Saturday. Children also made Easter crafts, decorated cupcakes, enjoyed refreshments, and sang along with musician John Reader before the Easter Bunny arrived to […]
Heather Latter Andrea Avis, program director at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, read the book “Willow Finds a Way” to visiting students from Donald Young School in Emo yesterday. The book is one of the nominees for the Blue Spruce Award, which is part of the “Forest of […]
Heather Latter A new display at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre features products like hats, mittens, and socks made by Carol Inkster of Emo, who spins her own yarn. People are encouraged to stop by and have a look.
Joey Payeur Emma Mainville and Brayden Christiansen displayed some of the delicious items available yesterday during a bake and book sale at St. Francis School organized by Debbie Jean’s Grade 5/6 class. The event was held to raise money to help build a school in a Third World country.
Duane Hicks Sinkholes like this one, spotted yesterday on the south side of the 700 block of Third Street West, are occurring all over town—an aftermath of the harsh winter here.
Heather Latter Kristi Albright, left, and Nancy Daley-Fulton, both with the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, offered pink carnations and cookies to Kitty Meadwell at Rainycrest yesterday. The pair made their way throughout the facility, as well to many local businesses, to share the message of […]
Joey Payeur Joleigh Hayes, left, and Brianna Eldridge wore smiles as bright as their costumes during their spin around the ice as part of the intermediate and high seniors’ “Cirque du Soleil” number at the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show—this year entitled “Canada Eh!”—over the weekend at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks Chief Sarah Mainville, left, received a medicine bundle from elder Priscilla Simard on Saturday during a welcoming ceremony at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Community members gathered to welcome Chief Mainville and the newly-elected band council, including Ron Archie, Bill Perrault, Ed Yerxa, Dave Bruyere, Lucille “Bugsy” Morrisseau, and […]
Heather Latter MyKenzie Borger (Maid Marion), Taylor Croswell (Robin Hood), and Mackenzie Jolicouer (Friar Tuck) of Sturgeon Creek School presented a scene from “Robin Hood.” The 45-minute play ran there last Thursday and Friday evening.
Joey Payeur Former Muskie girls’ hockey team members Shilo Beck, left, Katie Sinclair, Shelby Tymkin, and Hailey Clendenning became the newest additions to the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s hockey squad Monday when they officially signed their letters of intent.
