Heather Latter Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis posed with Ronald McDonald as the pair got ready to cut the ribbon for the official grand re-opening of the newly-renovated McDonald’s Restaurant here Saturday afternoon. Specials were offered throughout the day, as well as balloons for the kids and a magic show […]
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Lucas Punkari Nick Hahkala of the Fort Frances Canadians tried to knock the puck away from Sioux Lookout Flyers’ player Kendall Schulz during the final of a six-team PeeWee ‘AA’ tournament yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena here. The Flyers knocked off the host Canadians 5-4 in overtime […]
Lucas Punkari Brian Church searched for the best possible position to watch his team’s rock come down the ice during a Thursday evening twilight league game at the Fort Frances Curling Club back on Dec. 20. After a break due to the holidays, full league play returns to the ice […]
Duane Hicks Eleanor Barron, Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts “First Link” and public education co-ordinator, and Mayor Roy Avis got ready to raise the Alzheimer flag at the Civic Centre yesterday to mark January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Fort Frances. Alzheimer Society events here this month include the […]
Heather Latter Jim Hudson of Lowerys Basics drew the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” winner for January yesterday morning at International Travel Services as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Diane Maxey of Fort Frances will be heading to Thailand—a trip valued at $5,000. Next month’s trip is to […]
Sarah Pruys Nine-year-old Rhyan McLean, left, Laura Cochrane, nine, Hunter McLean, five, and Naomi Cochrane, seven, had the ice to themselves Sunday afternoon during the family skate at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Other children have been taking advantage of their holiday break to go skating on the outdoor rinks or […]
Heather Latter Alyssa and Tyrell Griffith of Sioux Narrows welcomed their newborn daughter, Kayenna Lynn Griffith, who was the first baby of 2013 in Rainy River District. She was born yesterday at 4:22 p.m. weighing in at eight pounds, 15 oz. The family will be provided gifts and gift baskets […]
Heather Latter First-time jumpers Joanne Ogden and her daughter, Riley Strom, leapt into the icy waters of Sand Bay yesterday during the Voyaguer Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge.” A total of 20 jumpers took part, raising more than $8,000 for various organizations and the local club.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Lion Evelyn Metke proudly showed off the plaque she received last month after being named a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Sarah Pruys Ben Andrusco topped the 25th-annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament last Wednesday, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given he’s won other titles here multiple times over the years.
Heather Latter Three-year-old Chase Felix went cautiously down the hill at the overpass yesterday afternoon. With decent temperatures and a little fresh snow, the hill was abuzz with children—and adults—of all ages zooming down the snowy slope.
Submitted One of the new trails at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (near Stratton) looked like a winter wonderland courtesy of Mother Nature. A “moonlight ski” is planned for tomorrow (Dec. 29) from 7-10 p.m. to mark the grand opening of the cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network there. Refreshments also will be served.
