Sarah Pruys Zakary Kellar, 10, did “the worm” across the Robert Moore School stage this morning while his Grade 4 class sung “Shake Up Christmas” behind him. The school’s dress rehearsal for its holiday concert was enjoyed by all of the students in the audience, who will wait in their […]

Heather Latter 21-month-old Jayden Perreault received a candy cane from Santa yesterday during the “Old Fashion Christmas Party” hosted by library staff and the Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library. The event also included a performance by the Rainy River District Youth Choir, refreshments, stories, and a visit from […]

Heather Latter Sarah Hudson handed over a bag full of food donations to CN Police Cst. Pete LeDrew at The Place on Saturday during the fourth-annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” event hosted by the local OPP, with the assistance the CN Police, Treaty #3 Police, and Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services (EMS). […]

Heather Latter Students in Andrea Domanski’s Early Learning class at J.W. Walker School donned reindeer antlers and belted out the song, “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer,” during an afternoon Christmas concert there yesterday for family and friends.

Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers Ryan Ferguson, left, and Miles Nolan were proud to serve as guardians of the Salvation Army kettle during their shift yesterday at Walmart. Several members of the team have been ringing the bells for the charity’s cause in recent weeks. The kettle campaign continues through […]

Heather Latter Members of the Rainy River District Youth Choir performed a selection of Christmas songs for family and friends last night during a holiday concert at Zion Lutheran Church here. The choir also will be performing during the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Old-Fashioned Christmas Party” this Sunday, as well […]

Joey Payeur The daughter-mother team of Andrea Oliver and Roberta Oliver displayed their collection of Grace Adele products as part of the “Merry Muskie Artisans Show” on Saturday in the Fort High cafeteria. About a dozen booths were set up for people to check out, which also served as a […]

Joey Payeur Muskie Hailey Clendenning (14) tried to catch Dryden Eagles’ goalie C.J. Jolicoeur and defenceman Cassidy Hoedl by surprise with this quick backhander during Fort High’s 9-4 win here Tuesday night. Clendenning didn’t score on this play but wound up with a hat trick and an assist in the […]

Heather Latter Evan Coran, left, Landon DeGagne, and Sarah Fedorak enjoyed a sing-along at the Fort Frances Day Care this morning as local musician John Reader stopped by to share some Christmas songs.

Heather Latter Under the direction of Joe Belanger, the Rainy Lake Orchestra offered an evening of holiday music at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Monday evening. Refreshments were provided by the “Friends of the Library.”

Heather Latter Fort Frances Choraliers Chris Lowe, left, and Carla Basaraba sang out during the choir’s annual Christmas cantata Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church. Under the direction of Diane Maxey, the choir performed “Bethlehem Morning.” Their gift of song will be brought to International Falls this Sunday (Dec. 15) […]

Heather Latter Charmaine Langlais of the Sunset Country Métis lit a candle during the annual service marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Friday evening at the Knox United Church while Rose Tuesday looked on. The candlelight vigil honoured the 14 women killed 24 […]