Heather Latter Lyla Norris, left, leaned in for a kiss from a baby lamb held by Heather Hudson, the activation co-ordinator at Rainycrest, on Thursday. The residents were treated to a taste of spring as five little lambs visited the seniors’ home. Mark Gerber, who brought in the two-day-old lambs, […]
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Duane Hicks Doug Kitowski, left, was sworn in by Mayor Roy Avis on Monday evening, making him the newest member of town council. Kitowski, who has been on boards such as the Committee of Adjustment, Planning Advisory Committee and Fort Frances Family Health Team, replaces the late Sharon Tibbs, who […]
Heather Latter Stephan Brown showed off his skills while demonstrating how to skin a beaver on Saturday during a workshop at Crossroads School hosted by the Rainy River District Trapper Council.
Lucas Punkari Tanner Alcock, left, and Byron Stewart battled in front of Fort Frances Canadians’ goaltender Matt Booth at the Ice for Kids Arena on Sunday afternoon during the home side’s 4-1 win over the Kenora Thistles in the final game of the NWO PeeWee ‘AA’ League playoff tournament held […]
Heather Latter Eden Waldner put a felt bunny up on the board at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre during “Storytime” this morning, as librarian Evelyn Norris led the group of youngsters in Easter songs and rhymes. The public is reminded that despite the library’s change of hours, all […]
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 […]
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 […]
