Heather Latter Diane Redsky of Shoal Lake First Nation offered up a presentation on human trafficking last night at the Métis Hall, focusing on what human trafficking is, as well as how to address and prevent it in our community. She noted human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation […]
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Heather Latter Grade 4 students Lauren Penney, left, and Hannah McDermid worked on wireless notebooks Friday during a Literacy Day event at St. Francis School that focused on e-learning. Given today’s fast moving society, teachers and students are utilizing technology as a tool to help them teach and learn. Throughout […]
Lucas Punkari Thai Tran of Thunder Bay prepared to serve yesterday morning at the Fort High gym as he competed in the mixed doubles ‘A/B’ division in the Fort Frances Badminton Club’s annual invitational tournament. Tran, who won the men’s ‘A’ singles titled over Fort Frances’ Taylor Whitehead, finished in […]
Lucas Punkari Ethan Carlson-Jourdain of the Fort Frances Canadians tried to knock the puck away from a Kenora Thistles forward yesterday afternoon during the championship game of the HNO PeeWee ‘AA’ playoff tournament at the Ice for Kids Arena here. The Canadians would pick up the win by a score […]
Heather Latter Patrick Mills was busy fleshing a beaver pelt on Saturday afternoon during the Rainy River District Trapper Council’s spring workshop and activity day at Crossroads School. The event consisted of skinning demonstrations, youth games, a silent auction, and much more.
Lucas Punkari Taylor Whitehead worked on his serve at the Fort High gym yesterday afternoon as he warmed up for a senior boys’ match during a NorWOSSA exhibition tournament. Whitehead, who is in Grade 9, was a perfect 12-0 to lead the way for the Muskies, who now will travel […]
Lucas Punkari John Dora cleared the puck out of harm’s way after Lakers’ goalie Talor Joseph made a big save last night during the home squad’s 6-1 win over the Dryden Ice Dogs in Game 1 of their best-of-seven semi-final showdown. Game 2 goes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Heather Latter It might not look like it outside but residents at Rainycrest, such as Norma Pattison, were treated to a taste of spring yesterday as five little lambs visited the seniors’ home. Mark Gerber, who brought in the two-day-old lambs, said he just wanted to bring some smiles to […]
Lucas Punkari Nicole Evans filled out sign-up forms for her children Tuesday night as Fort Frances Youth Soccer held the first of two registration nights. Those who missed out still can register by contacting an FFYS board member. For more information, call Mariah Trivers (274-4794) or Catherine McGuire (274-4007).
Lucas Punkari Chelsea Mosley, left, Ashley Croswell, and Sophie Potvin-Begin began work on a group routine yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena as members of the Border Skating Club started to prepare for their annual ice show. This year’s show, entitled “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” will take place […]
Duane Hicks Nell Laur of the local Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) spoke to Colombus Place residents yesterday about misuse of the power of attorney. S.A.L.T. recently started to do presentations on elder abuse and hopes to continue to do so in future. Groups interested in hosting a presentation […]
Duane Hicks Steve Gushulak shovelled snow to clear a path in front of Fort Frances General Supply on Monday morning as more of the white stuff fell on Borderland. The situation was a far cry from this time last year, when some people already were mowing their lawns. With today […]
