Heather Latter Several moms and caregivers took advantage of the lovely fall weather this morning with a stroll along the La Verendrye Parkway here. The program, called “Shake, Rattle, and Stroll,” is initiated by the local Best Start Hub for anyone looking to stretch their legs or get out of […]
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Heather Latter Layla Kelly, centre, along with Dayton Tuesday and Georgia Sisco had a blast trying to catch bubbles during outdoor playtime at the Fort Frances Day Care this morning.
Joey Payeur St. Norbert Celtics’ kick returner Cole Coyston (81) turned on the jets to try and get past the Muskies’ kick-off coverage unit during the visitors’ 24-7 win Friday afternoon in the annual Homecoming game. The loss dropped Fort High to 2-1 in the Currie Division (‘A’) of the […]
Heather Latter People participated in a jigging workshop in Russell Hall at Sunny Cove on Saturday afternoon during a “Métis Community Festival” hosted by the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Healing and Wellness Branch. About 100 people took in the fiddle music provided by the Métis Fiddler Quartet of Winnipeg, as […]
Joey Payeur Visiting Treaty #3 Grand Chief Warren White performed the ceremonial puck-drop during the grand opening of the Couchiching First Nation Arena on Saturday. It is nicknamed “The Duke” after former Couchiching Chief Raymond “Dukesie” Bruyere. Accompanying White on his face-off duties were Bruyere’s son, Dave, his mother, Josephine […]
Duane Hicks The burned-out shell of this 2008 Chevy Cobalt was all that was left after it crashed and then was engulfed in flames early this morning on the 1200 block of Second Street East. Three people were sent to hospital with serious injuries.
Heather Latter Siblings Nicholas, left, Danton, and Conlin Delbaere-Sawchuk, along with good friend Scott Kemp, entertained students at the Townshend Theatre this morning with an hour of Métis fiddle music. The Métis Fiddler Quartet also performed for students yesterday and will be taking part in a “Métis Community Festival” tomorrow […]
Joey Payeur Muskie golfer Tyson Morrisseau celebrated after draining a 15-foot putt on the 13th hole during the NorWOSSA season finale yesterday at Heron Landing. Morrisseau qualified for the NWOSSAA championship in Geraldton next Thursday (Sept. 26) after finishing second overall in the boys’ division with a round of 74. […]
Joey Payeur Amy Norris, left, and Laura Cochrane enjoyed some of the food on hand during a barbecue held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Cyclone swim team’s registration night yesterday at Pither’s Point Park.
Duane Hicks RCMP Cpl. Heather Dickinson spoke to about 130 people yesterday during the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) conference at the Adventure Inn here. Sponsored and organized by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, the conference features a half-dozen presenters focusing on creating a child-centered response to helping […]
Duane Hicks Bill Michl was among the volunteers giving out bonus breakfast bags in exchange for donations early this morning during the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” at Tim Hortons. Running from 6-9 a.m., the club was offering 200 bags, along with coffee and a muffin, for […]
Heather Latter Dressed up in western fashions, Ed and Diane Carlson enjoyed a gourmet chuckwagon meal Saturday night during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Cowboys and Lace” dinner at the Emo Arena. The event, which saw about 280 people attend, raised almost $45,000 to support the purchase of a […]
