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 […]

Heather Latter Heidi Putzer, left, got some career advice from Dennis Roach of Roach Electric, second from right, and his daughter, Courtney, who is a pre-apprentice electrician, last Wednesday during the “I Wanna Be . . .” junior career fair at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. More than […]

Heather Latter Participants of Lindsay Hamilton’s “The Power of Art” workshop tried their hand at drawing yesterday morning as part of a two-day wellness conference being held at La Place Rendez-Vous here. Presented by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Fort Frances Area Tribal Health Services, the conference theme is […]

Lucas Punkari Local skip Raymond Roy delivered a rock Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club against Stratton’s Bryan Bonot in The Dominion Curling Club Championship regional playdowns.

Heather Latter Local artist Lindsay Hamilton conducted a workshop called “The Power of Art” this morning as part of a two-day wellness conference being held at La Place Rendez-Vous. Presented by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Fort Frances Area Tribal Health Services, the conference theme is “Gana Wenidizon,” which […]

Lucas Punkari Katie Sinclair prepared to pass the ball to a teammate in the Fort High gym yesterday afternoon as the Muskie girls’ and boys’ soccer teams held their opening day of tryouts. Both squads will have a lengthy amount of time to prepare for their season-openers, which are slated […]