Duane Hicks Mary Elder was among the many women who walked away with an armful of nearly-new clothes from the “Swap ’Til You Drop” clothing exchange yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. A total of 45 people come by, most of whom were early-birds, scooping up great finds at […]
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Duane Hicks Trumpeter swans, along with geese, ducks, seagulls, and most recently pelicans, are a popular attraction for people walking along the waterfront and driving to Pither’s Point. But far from performing a graceful ballet a la “Swan Lake,” these two combatants were spotted duking it out earlier this week—maybe […]
Heather Latter Maddisyn Smith enjoyed “trying out” one of the ATVs at Tompkins Hardware in Emo on Saturday during the annual “Spring Fever Days” festivities taking place there. Thanks to Saturday’s sunshine, people from across the district came out to take in all the community had to offer, such a […]
Duane Hicks Sunset Country Métis Senator John George perused an album of newspaper clippings during an open house for the exhibit, “Our Local Métis Story,” on Monday at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, which features a wealth of artifacts, photos, and information relevant to local history, will run until […]
Dave Ogilvie Vern Thompson bravely had his hair and beard shaved off Saturday to raise money for “Cuts for Cancer” during Spring Fever Days in Emo. Supporting Tamarack House, which is used by so many people from the district, should be a concern of everyone and Thompson would like to […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Talor Joseph was consoled by teammate Alex Bruess on Monday night after Joseph allowed the game-winning goal in double overtime that gave the Minnesota Wilderness their third-straight Bill Salonen Cup.
Heather Latter A member of “Motus O Dance Theatre” portrayed a tightrope walker during their performance of “Circus Terrifico” at the Townshend Theatre last night as part of the final concert of this seaason’s “Kids and Company” series. Watch for upcoming information about the 2013-14 season, featuring a new lineup […]
Lucas Punkari Minnesota Wilderness captain Mike Dietrich recieved the Bill Salonen Cup from SIJHL commissioner Ron Whitehead at the ’52 Canadians Arena last night after his team clinched their third-straight league title with a 3-2 double-overtime win in Game 6 of the final over the Fort Frances Lakers. Dietrich, named […]
Duane Hicks Métis Nation of Ontario president Gary Lipinski and his wife, Dianne, checked out a vintage photo of Peter Loutit Calder and his family during a well-attended open house for the exhibit, “Our Local Métis Story,” yesterday at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit will run until the end […]
Lucas Punkari Mike Bodnarchuk presented Ethan Rose with the most valuable goaltender trophy in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s Novice League during the FFMHA’s annual awards banquet yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. Rose, who played for the Armstrong Crushers this season, also joined his teammates to receive […]
Heather Latter Chelsea Mosley, left, Kennedy Latimer, and Alyssa Penner tried to solicit some business for their barbecue, which was a fundraiser for Fort Frances High School’s annual “chem-free” grad coming up in June. The event was held Saturday during “Spring Fever Days” in Emo.
Heather Latter In celebration of Earth Day today, youngsters in the toddler class at the Fort Frances Day Care spent some time this morning feeding the seagulls that frequent the area. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide, with plenty of events and projects focused on environmental […]
