Heather Latter Kindergarten students at J.W. Walker School were visited by OPP K-9 handler Cst. Chris Halverson and two-year-old German Shepherd “Diesel” on Tuesday. The pair, along with Cst. Anne McCoy, stopped by to return the students’ puppet, “Jiggly Jaguar,” which recently had gone missing. Police had conducted an “investigation” […]
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Duane Hicks Aubrey Johnson, right, was having a ball as her mother, Jennifer, pushed her on the swings Monday during the Alberton recreation committee’s 11th-annual winter fun day. Families spent Family Day enjoy skating, sliding, drinking hot chocolate, and eating hotdogs.
Lucas Punkari Local OPSEU members Tony Machura, left, Phil Cooze, Melissa Pearson, Dawn Booth, and Cheryl Behan took part in an information picket outside the Ministry of Natural Resources building on Scott Street on Friday. The picket, which took place from noon-1 p.m., was part of a province-wide campaign to […]
courtesy of Lauri Kangas An unexpected outburst of northern lights was visible Saturday night over homes along Highway 602 just west of town. The show lasted for many hours and at one point filled the entire sky—even shining as far southwest as the constellation Orion.
Lucas Punkari Kyle Turgeon, left, and Jordan Davis of the Fort Frances Thunderhawks had their game faces on as they drove towards the Kenora Thistles’ net during the third period of their 4-1 win Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Duane Hicks Leanne Donaldson of the Fort Frances Times touched up the face of Canadian author Mordecai Richler on Saturday at the Lions’ Millennium Park. The sculpture, representing “The Art of Writing,” was made by her team last week for the Rainy River Arts Collective’s inaugural “Winter Sculpture Garden.” Sculptures […]
Heather Latter Ashton Armstrong, a JK student at St. Michael’s School, cut up his pancake this morning for Shrove Tuesday. Students were served by members of the Northwest Catholic District School Board and ate in their classrooms. Several churches are holding pancake suppers this evening to mark the final day […]
Lucas Punkari Tirzah Keffer gave directions to her team during the third end of the ‘A’ final of the local ladies’ bonspiel Saturday night. Keffer, along with third Samantha Mueller, second Taylor Hartlin, and lead Carlee Busch, defended their title from a year ago with a 10-4 win over Charlotte […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie defenceman Robbie Rea looked over his shoulder to find a streaking Brett Musich of the International Falls Broncos closing in from behind as the two teams squared off in their annual exhibition battle Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Rea scored a few minutes later […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Tyler Mosbeck tried to convince Savannah Woods which dessert she should try during the team’s annual tea, bake sale, and penny table Saturday afternoon at the Fort High cafeteria.
Heather Latter Kari Manty checked out the recycled sweater mittens made by Cathy Robinson during the “Heart of the Arts” event at Fort Frances High School last night hosted by the Sunset Country Métis, the Rainy River Arts Collective, and the Fort Frances Museum. The event featured an auction, art […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Ella Evans checked out her “passport” with Grade 8 student Courtney Carlson yesterday afternoon as she registered for Junior Kindergarten at J.W. Walker School. Those who missed the open house there, or ones held at other schools across the district, can contact the school for more information […]
