Heather Latter Madison Rheault, left, and Anna Gagne worked diligently on their turtle “piggy” banks yesterday afternoon during a kids’ craft at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Other March Break activities this week include a teen movie today at 5:30 p.m., with family Wii and board games tomorrow […]
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Joey Payeur This group of sledders began their trek from La Place Rendez-Vous to Emo and back during a snowmobile poker run hosted by the Borderland Snowmobile Club on Saturday. A total of 50 riders took part in the event.
Heather Latter Using ashes, Fr. Wayne McIntosh made the sign of the cross on the forehead of Rainycrest resident Marjorie Advent during a service there last Wednesday to mark Ash Wednesday—the first day of Lent.
Heather Latter Longtime Fort Frances Lakers’ supporter Jim Fowler helped players Miles Nolan, Riley Daly, and Jordan Cartney (not pictured) carry in boxes containing old photos, books, and plaques from the local mill, which have been donated to the Fort Frances Museum. The museum will use some of the items […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Canadians’ goalie Tyson Pitkanen thrust out a toe to stop this scoring chance by David Snyder of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) during the third period of the home squad’s 6-2 loss Sunday in the fifth-place game of the inaugural Hockey Northwestern Ontario Midget ‘AA’ […]
Heather Latter Rachael McCoy, left, Rhyan McLean, Hunter McLean, and Courtney McCoy had fun skating at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday while OPP Cst. Anne McCoy looked on. The Rainy River District OPP and Treaty #3 Police Service, in conjunction with the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee, hosted […]
Joey Payeur Travis Rob was one those took part in the Borderland Snowmobile Club’s poker run from La Place Rendez-Vous to Emo (or Barwick, for the more ambitious riders) and back on Saturday. The trek on the spring-like day drew 50 riders—a huge jump over the eight that took part […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians goalie Tyson Pitkanen was helpless to see this screen shot from the point from Jordan Olsen through the unintended screen of defenceman Conor McManaman (6) as Skylar Lentz (left) and John Percy of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Kenora) looked on. The goal […]
Joey Payeur Local Special Olympics athletes like David Ducasse, left, Paul Belluz, and Terianne Caul plan to be at Safeway tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to help bag groceries and meet the public as part of Special Olympics Ontario’s “Persons With Disabilities” campaign.
Duane Hicks Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle said yesterday that he will support Fort Frances with its economic development ventures. Gravelle met with council and economic development staff to talk about the town’s current situation and what might be done to spur growth. Funding applications will be put […]
Heather Latter Jaxon Gartzke, right, led fellow students Johnathan Hoven, Riley Windigo, and Aubrey Eldridge in a smoosh race yesterday during winter carnival activities at Robert Moore School. Other outdoor activities included milk jug curling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing while indoors students participated in karaoke and face-painting.
Heather Latter Lakers’ defenceman Riley Daly helped a few of his teammates carry in boxes containing old photos, books, and plaques from the local mill, which have been donated to the Fort Frances Museum. The museum will use some of the items in an exhibit from May-August to pay tribute […]
