Duane Hicks Margitta McLeod arranged a portion of the collection of “Evergreen” books for the “Forest of Reading”—a highly-popular provincial reading award program for adults and children now underway at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. There is as even larger collection of books in the children’s department, courtesy […]
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Heather Latter Local resident John Thorgrimson autographed a copy of his newest novel, “The Eyes in the Dark,” on Saturday during a book-signing session at Betty’s. The adventure-based book, set in Northwestern Ontario, is available to purchase at Betty’s or by visiting www.lulu.com
Duane Hicks Rylee Mowe, left, and her friend, bride-to-be Lindsay Kirk, spoke with Richard Boileau of McTaggart’s about tuxedo rentals yesterday evening during Northwoods Gallery & Gifts’ 2014 Bridal Show. Numerous wedding-related businesses took part in the show, which was well-attended by future brides and their friends and relatives.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George used the new computer terminal there to search for a newspaper article from the 1940s. Patrons can drop by the museum to do research more easily than ever.
Heather Latter Robert Moore student Mya Beninger showed off her science fair project on school lunch safety there Thursday. The top projects will move on to the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair, which will be held April 5 at J.W. Walker School (not Robert Moore School as was reported Thursday).
Heather Latter Darcy Banman, store manager of the local The Bargain Shop, showed off a display of used books that were available there Saturday during a sale to raise funds for Easter Seals charities. Hoping to top the $2,800 raised last year, the staff also is planning a bake sale […]
Joey Payeur The Couchiching Thunderhawks men’s team (in white) took every shot fired at them—and blasted back even harder—to capture the men’s division of the inaugural Central Canada Hockey Tournament with a 4-2 win over the Fort Frances Métis on Sunday at the Couchiching Arena. Couchiching also prevailed in the […]
Heather Latter Two-year-olds Allister Knutsen and Carmen Faragher worked on a spring chick craft during a “Creative Kids” session at the Best Start Hub here this morning. The hub offers a variety of activities for parents and children throughout the week, and also will be hosting an Easter party April […]
Joey Payeur It was a duel of lucky sevens as Laker Ryan McQueen (right) went blade-to-blade against identically-numbered counterpart Kenny Turner of the Thunder Bay North Stars during this first-period face-off Friday night. The host Lakers won 3-0 to capture the two-game, total-goal series 6-4.
Joey Payeur It was a case of follow the flying puck for the Couchiching Thunderhawks (in white) and the Onigaming Hurricanes during preliminary-round action at the inaugural Central Canada Hockey Tournament at the Couchiching Arena on Saturday. The Thunderhawks went on to win the men’s championship with a 4-2 victory […]
Heather Latter Early-learning student Emma Wilson read a story she wrote to her dad, Dean, during “Lunch with an Author” yesterday at Robert Moore School, where parents were invited to share stories and learn literacy strategies with their children.
Heather Latter Corbin Riches, a Grade 4 student at Robert Moore School, showed off his science fair project on influenza there yesterday. The top projects will move on to the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair, which will be held April 5 at Robert Moore.
