Heather Latter Emily Gerber stocked shelves full of spring flowers from Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Gardens during the Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market building on McIrvine Road here last Thursday afternoon. The market ran again Saturday, with many vendors on hand selling their wares.

Lucas Punkari Wilderness captain Andrew Anderson stuck his stick out at the last possible moment to prevent Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Adam Wensley from getting a shot on Tanner Milliron during the late stages of Wisconsin’s 1-0 win here Monday night in Game 6 of the SIJHL final.

Lucas Punkari Wilderness forward Wilson Housley skated past Fort Frances Lakers’ defencemen Jon Carlson (#44) and Connor Hady as he set his sights on goalie Tyler Ampe during third-period action here last night. Although his shot was turned aside, Housley scored the lone goal of the game as the Wilderness […]

Duane Hicks Ann Wood, left, chatted with Elva Ossachuk and Leda Beck as they looked over a display Thursday during a reception for the “Ukrainian Connection” exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum. The museum was very busy as people came through the doors to check out the exhibit, enjoy refreshments, […]

Heather Latter Fort High skip Karleigh Wright watched as teammates Nicole Hartlin and Hailey Beaudry swept her stone down the ice Thursday night during the finals of the club championships. The Muskies were vying for the ‘C’ title against the Tammy Lamb rink but fell short by a 6-4 score. […]

Heather Latter J.W. Walker student Dylan Ossachuk talked to judge Brian Norris about his science fair project—“Does the presence of cigarette smoke affect the growth rate of plants and leave behind a toxic residue?”—on Thursday afternoon. Winners from across the district will compete at the regional science fair April 21 […]

Duane Hicks Rev. Jacob Quast, of the Church of the Lutheran Hour here, was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club’s Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The sold-out crowd also enjoyed a buffet breakfast and music provided by Diane Maxey and the Fort Harmonies.

Heather Latter Landin Labelle, three, visited with the Easter Bunny this morning during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s Easter party at Knox United Church.

Duane Hicks Beta Sigma Phi member Donna Penney trimmed daffodils at Knox United Church last Thursday night in preparation for its annual “Daffodil Day”—a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. The daffodils were delivered last Friday to businesses which placed orders, and also were sold all day at various locations […]

Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers captain Blake Boaz worked his way around Wisconsin Wilderness defender Patrick Hurley as he prepared to take a shot on goaltender Gordy Defiel during the third period of Game 3 of the SIJHL finals at the Ice for Kids Arena last night. Boaz would be […]

Heather Latter Team “No. 6” from St. Francis School showed off its acrostic poem poster, using the words “Sierra Leone,” during a spirit day there last Thursday. The theme was dignity and students began a campaign to raise money for “Free the Children,” supporting a health-care initiative which focuses on […]

Heather Latter Doreen Mounk voted for her favourite pet in a contest at The Bargain! Shop here Saturday with proceeds going toward the local East Seals campaign. Shoppers are invited to vote using coins until this Saturday when the fundraising campaign wraps up.