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.

Joey Payeur Muskie Victoria Beaudry poured her heart into every stride during the junior girls’ race at the International Falls Broncos’ annual cross-country running meet yesterday at the Falls Country Club. The black-and-gold have another meet next Thursday in Dryden before the NWOSSAA championships Oct. 23 in Thunder Bay.

Joey Payeur The annual Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the United Native Friendship Centre here drew a sizable crowd yesterday. Among those enjoying the festive delights were Rick Kabatay, left, Brody Kabatay, and Krista Yerxa.

Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Children’s Complex held a wiener roast yesterday morning in conjunction with its recent group discussions relating to fall activities. Enjoying the perfect autumn weather were Aliya Mickelson, left, Sophia Tanguay, Landon DeGagne, and Seraphina Cox.

Heather Latter Local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy, right, gave Tania Bimm of Sundog Best Start Hub in Atikokan some pointers during a child car seat technician training course at the Northwestern Health Unit office here yesterday. Representatives from district agencies were on hand in order to be able to help […]

Joey Payeur Laker Torrin Grange was in full stride on this first-period rush against Tim Cavar during the home squad’s 3-2 shootout win over the Thunder Bay North Stars on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Grange netted a second-period goal to help the cause.

Joey Payeur Quebec residents Dereck Pigeon, left, and Guillaume Normandin headed out in their kayak on Rainy Lake this morning to continue their 7,000-km journey from Prince Rupert, B.C. to Montreal following the Alexander Mackenzie Trail. The pair stopped here for three days’ rest before continuing their trip, which they […]