Lucas Punkari Matthew Armstrong delivered his final stone of the sixth end during an eventual 7-5 loss to Zacharia Warkentin (Thunder Bay) on Friday night at the Northern Ontario Bantam boys’ provincial playdowns hosted by the Fort Frances Curling Club. Armstrong’s rink, from the Stratton Curling Club, finished with a […]
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Heather Latter Kayden Ellis, who is almost two, enjoyed playing in the “car” at the “Kids Being Kids” program offered Thursday mornings at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. Run in part by the local Best Start Hub, the playgroup remains the only outreach programming available by the organization. All […]
Duane Hicks Getting the freezers stocked with snack foods in anticipation of Sunday’s Super Bowl parties, local owner Chris McKinnon donned a red nose today for M&M Meat Shops’ 21st-annual Red Nose Day. Staff at more than 400 M&M Meat Shops across Canada, including here in Fort Frances, wore red […]
Lucas Punkari RJ McDonald, third for the Matthew Armstrong rink from Stratton, watched as second Jake Vandenbrand and lead Cody Armstrong swept a rock down the ice during the fourth end of their 13-0 loss to Tanner Horgan of Sudbury last night to open the Northern Ontario Bantam boys’ provincial […]
Duane Hicks Students in Becky Booth’s Grade 2 class at Robert Moore School said goodbye to baby Anthony Brunetta and his mother, Ellen Gibson, this morning during the “Roots of Empathy” program. It works to create emotional literacy and prevent bullying amongst students by using the baby as a “teacher,” […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Chris Bobczynski had clear sailing towards St. Thomas Aquinas Saints’ goalie Ryan Landon during overtime of their NorWOSSA game here Tuesday night. Landon stopped Bobczynski’s shot but it was the black-and-gold who had the final say as they won 7-6 in a shootout.
Duane Hicks Derek Jackson, right, of Sight & Sound drew the February winner for the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday at International Travel Services here as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Ken Badiuk of Emo will heading on a Caribbean cruise, valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is […]
Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Abbigayle Bliss-Kelly helped three-year-old Jorja Fournier log onto the computer yesterday morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to see what the youngsters will experience in a […]
Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George arranged a display of items provided by the Ukrainian Literary Society for a new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum which will open next week called “The Ukrainian Connection.” The museum is looking for local stories relating to Ukrainian family heritage, especially those of families […]
Dave Ogilvie The toboggan race was one of the favourite events as students took part in Crossroads School’s annual winter carnival last Friday. By all accounts, everyone had a great time participating in the various activities arranged by staff and volunteers.
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Connor Hady boxed out a Dryden Ice Dog opponent as goalie Tyler Ampe pounced on a loose puck in the crease during the third period of their game here Monday night. Ampe made 32 saves but the Lakers gave up a pair of late […]
Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Zakk Bruyere helped his little sister, Zoey, use the computer this morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to the school to see what the youngsters will […]
