Lucas Punkari Marcel Pagee fired a pitch towards the plate yesterday evening as he and the rest of the Sight & Sound Wolves went up against the Big Island Huskies in Rainy River District Fastball League action here. A two-run homer by Duane Carlson in the first inning proved to […]
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Heather Latter Judy Tucker showed off some of the gourd bird feeders she was selling yesterday on Scott Street during the first “Market Thursdays” event of the season. Hosted by the BIA, artisans and crafters are invited to book a table for any of the upcoming weeks. The “market” will […]
Heather Latter Autumn Smeeth enjoyed a ride on horseback yesterday morning as youngsters from the Fort Frances Nursery School visited Running Horse Ranch, located north of Alberton. Each child got at least one ride, being led around the indoor arena, while some even headed outside to take in the sunny […]
Staff A group of 14 deer was spotted grazing in this open area Tuesday evening on Eighth Street. Not seeming to have a care in the world, the relaxed bunch drew the attention of passers-by but remained at ease. A neighbourhood resident noted this morning some of the group has […]
Duane Hicks The “Walker Wildcats,” led by J.W. Walker principal Bill Daley, took part in the “Big Bike” fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation here yesterday afternoon. The teachers were one of four teams who pedalled for a good cause, with the others being Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., […]
Heather Latter “Marmee” (played by Larissa Desrosiers) admired a picture drawn by “Amy” (Alyssa Van Drunen), right, while “Meg” (Taylor Shouldice) looked on during a scene from “Little Women,” which opened last night at the Townshend Theatre. Presented by Fort High students, the musical runs through Saturday beginning at 7:30 […]
Heather Latter Ben Morelli, owner of “From the Grind Up,” was “locked up” Saturday as he participated in the “Jail or Bail” fundraiser hosted by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. With a total of 21 “convicts,” the club was able to raise almost $9,000, which exceeded its goal of […]
Duane Hicks Mei Zhu got a good look at the detail in Connie Cuthbertson’s painting at the Fine Line Art Gallery last Thursday evening. Cuthbertson was one of the local artists who submitted work for the “Beauty of Brown” spring art exhibit there. Featuring photos, paintings, wood carvings, and more, […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie Cam Gobiel jostled with Kenora’s Hudson Boucha in a battle for the ball last Wednesday during the black-and-gold’s 2-1 win over the visiting Broncos.
Heather Latter Jordan Bruyere measured the distance his mousetrap car travelled down the hallway at Fort Frances High School yesterday as students in Ilka Milne’s Grade 9 tech class tested out their creations. The vehicles—powered by only a mousetrap—are made from a variety of recycled materials and each student’s model […]
Duane Hicks Artist Wayne Barron, left, and historian Merv Arhens admired a new banner they both worked on which depicts Hudson Bay Company’s York boats in various stages of the trip from Fort Frances to York Factory. The banner is on loan to the Fort Frances Museum, tying into the […]
