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Lucas Punkari Although last Friday’s snowfall melted away rather quickly, young Matthew Begin was able to make a snowman at his house on Fifth Street East before he headed off to school. Fortunately, Fort Frances missed the brunt of the early-season winter storm but others in the region weren’t so […]

Lucas Punkari With quarterback Tobijah Gerber watching on and Neelin Spartans’ defensive back Brock Hiltner racing in from the side, Muskie running back Cam Gobeil tried to make his way up the field with Nick Ukleha wrapped all over him during the second quarter of Fort High’s annual Homecoming clash […]

John Tkachyk, left, Helen O’Neill, and Shirley Malen enjoyed a hearty helping of turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, and pea and carrots, with pie for dessert, during the annual Thanksgiving luncheon held Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel here.

Heather Latter Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon offered up plenty of laughs Friday night as he stopped by the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here to perform two shows as part of his “UnReserved Tour.” The tour across Canada is in celebration of McMahon becoming the first native comedian to ever tape […]

Lucas Punkari Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ defender Megan Markuson reached for the puck while Muskie forward Alyssa Penner raced in from behind during a friendly scrimmage Friday afternoon at the ’52 Canadians Arena here. The black-and-gold now are getting ready for their first tournament of the season Oct. 25-27 […]

Lucas Punkari After avoiding the tackle of Brandon Williams (#75), Muskie Colton Craig tried to work his way around Neelin Spartans’ defensive back Dustyn Lamont on Friday afternoon here during the annual Homecoming game at Fort High. The Spartans went on to win the game 19-6, which dropped the black-and-gold […]

Lucas Punkari Marissa Kenny took a slow but steady pace around the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday evening as she and her fellow CanSkaters took to the ice as part of lessons with the Border Skating Club. The first major event for club members will be a district test day, […]

Duane Hicks Snow graced these berries this morning but an intense winter storm passing through Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario largely spared Fort Frances, which saw only about an inch of the white stuff.

Heather Latter The bake sale was just one of the many things to do during the “Fall Tea and Bazaar” at Rainycrest yesterday. Hosted by the Rainycrest Auxiliary, visitors and residents alike enjoyed tea, sandwiches, and dainties, as well as a penny table and prizes.

Heather Latter Kim Roy, left, vice-president of the Cabin Country Quilt Guild, showed newcomer Brenda Funk some quilts during its open house last night at the public library. The guild continues to welcome new members. Their next meeting is set for Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran […]

Nicole Horn Muskie football player Rob Payne was hard at work yesterday starting to prepare the field for the squad’s annual Homecoming game, which takes place tomorrow (Oct. 5) at 1 p.m. versus the Neelin Spartans. Spectators are welcome.

Duane Hicks Krista Nielson, right, of the Northwestern Health Unit wrote down suggestions from her break-out group yesterday during an Assisted Living Action Group strategic planning session at La Place Rendez-Vous. Led by facilitator Ian Simpson, a group of 22 people, ranging from local citizens to representatives from partner agencies, […]