Heather Latter About 30 people gathered in the Shaw Room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday afternoon to view the documentary, “Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Dreams,” which explores issues facing people with physical disabilities in northern communities. The 92-minute documentary tells the inspring story of Maggie Sofea, a […]
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Heather Latter Steve Latimer, left, chair of the Community Living Fort Frances and District board, helped board member Devon Stearns unveil the sign for the new Community Living facility at the former Sixth Street School site yesterday. The multi-use building project, which is expected to house offices, training rooms, and […]
Duane Hicks Jeff Savage, left, Lindsay Gavel, and Shannon Gibson showed off some of the food which has been donated for BDO Canada’s annual “Drive Away Hunger” campaign. From Sept. 9 until the end of this week (Oct. 18), BDO is collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations to buy food, […]
Heather Latter Chelsea Bragg, with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, and Freeda Carmody, of Safe Communities Rainy River District, prepared glowsticks for distribution to schools and pre-school facilities throughout the district. Made possible through several partnerships, youngsters will be able to carry the glowsticks while trick-or-treating on Hallowe’en […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Cassandra Moffitt finished off this first-quarter fast break with a three-point play after being fouled on her successful lay-up. Moffitt’s had nine points to help Fort High dump the visiting Dryden Eagles 46-20 yesterday afternoon to remain unbeaten in NorWOSSA play at 5-0.
Duane Hicks Carol Livingston admired “Fly By,” one of the many paintings by acclaimed local artist Cher Pruys which drew art-lovers in to the Fort Frances Museum yesterday evening for an open house. About 60 people dropped by to check out Pruys’ art and meet the artist herself. Pruys’ exhibit […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Jessica Steele, right, hit the afterburners and held on against Hibbing Blue Jackets’ racer Francie Kero over the final 50 metres to come away with the bronze medal in the junior girls’ division of the annual Hial Pike Cross-Country Invitational at the Falls Country Club last Thursday.
Heather Latter Laura Dilly and Fred Willan enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings Friday during a Thanksgiving lunch provided by the local Salvation Army.
Heather Latter Christina Campagna, director of the new Rainy River District Youth Choir, led the young singers in a warm-up during the group’s first rehearsal last Wednesday evening at Zion Lutheran Church here. Anyone still looking to join can contact Campagna at 270-7865.
Joey Payeur Hunter Leishman, middle, narrowly missed the net on this scoring chance against Wisconsin Wilderness goalie Luke Thompson as Lakers’ linemate Brent Aiken, left, and Wilderness forward Austin Anderson looked on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers cruised to a 6-1 victory to extend their […]
Heather Latter Audrey Thomson, left, and Irene Hughes enjoyed turkey dinner with all the trimmings Friday during a Thanksgiving lunch provided by the local Salvation Army.
Joey Payeur Wisconsin Wilderness goalie Luke Thompson robbed Lucas DeBenedet in the third period of the Lakers’ 6-1 win Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The victory extended Fort Frances’ winning streak to six games.
