Joey Payeur Goalie Riley Stromlund of the Rainy River/Baudette Maroon thrust out his pad for a big save against Fort Frances Gillons’ Sharks forward Nathan Smith (14) during the second period of the ‘C’ final of the local Atom ‘A’ tournament yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. Rainy River/Baudette […]
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Joey Payeur Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances prepared to blast this serve during action yesterday in the men’s ‘D’ division at the 27th-annual Wesley Derksen LL.B Open squash tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre. A total of 79 players took part in the three-day event, which was hosted by the […]
Joey Payeur Thunder Bay North Stars’ captain Trevor Hynnes shared a lively discussion with Bryce Lipinski of the Fort Frances Lakers during the first period of the visitors’ 3-2 victory Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena
Joey Payeur Zach Kellar of the Causeway Cougars was turned aside by Emo Express goalie Cohen Robinson in the first period of the opening game of the local Atom ‘A’ tournament this morning at the Ice for Kids Arena but the Cougars rolled to an 8-1 victory. Action continues all […]
Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George continued to put up the latest exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum yesterday. Following the theme “Canadian Winters,” the exhibit covers outdoor recreation while promotes local trails and the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club, as well as indoor activities, with vintage games on display. The […]
Heather Latter Award-winning Canadian author David Bouchard played a traditional flute yesterday evening during a presentation at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. He spoke about his books, including his newest one, “Dreamcatcher and the Seven Deceivers,” which was handed out to those on hand. The event was sponsored […]
Heather Latter Luc Thomson, three, pasted an orange carrot nose on his snowman while making a winter-themed craft during “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday morning.
Duane Hicks Kayla Caul-Chartier made sure this bed was ready for its first patient in one of the new convalescent rooms at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. The rooms are equipped with lifts to help patients into bed, a curtain, handmade tables, chairs, and dressers, mirrors, lamps, and TVs. The rooms […]
Heather Latter Kathy Treflin, foreground, and Diane Hoffman took advantage of the mild weather on the weekend by hitting the Eighth Street trails on their cross-country skis. The milder temperatures are expected to linger around, with above average highs anticipated again this weekend.
Heather Latter Angela Halvorsen posed with her miniature ponies, “Hollywood” and “Teaspoon,” at her “Dreamweaver Ranch”—a new endeavour that aims to give people a positive first experience with horses. The ranch, located south of Emo, will be open evenings and weekends, and offer everything from riding lessons and horse experience […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Tyler Mosbeck went flying courtesy of St. Thomas Aquinas Saints’ goalie Ryan Landon during the first period of Fort High’s 11-0 romp in NorWOSSA action here last Tuesday (Jan. 7). See story inside.
Duane Hicks Merv Ahrens, left, and Bob Dakin checked out a map of the town indicating changes to the zoning bylaw at last night’s council meeting. A public meeting was held regarding the new bylaw, which has been simplified for ease of use. The bylaw will be finalized at the […]
