The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s made a triumphant in-person return at the Fort Frances High School track on Saturday morning. Teams, individuals and even some residents of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home turned out to the awareness walk to help raise money and understanding of Alzheimers and other forms […]
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Monday night’s storm uprooted two healthy 40-foot trees, block- ing Fred Klug’s laneway just north of Emo. Thankfully, he and his grandsons have a second laneway to get to and from the property. Leading up to the storm, Environment Canada said wind speeds could reach up to 100km/hr. —Daniel Adam […]
Rainy River First Nations held its annual powwow at Manitou Rapids from June 17-19. Jim Mishquart (far left) of Rocky Bay First Nation and Ricky White (left) of Naotkamegwanning First Nation were the masters of ceremonies for the weekend. Registered dancers took part in Saturday’s grand entry, featuring royalty, Elders, […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies held their annual athletics banquet last Thursday. Awards were handed out for many sports that have taken place throughout the school year as well as awards for overall athletic achievement throughout the school year. Football and hockey awards were previously handed out at individual […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 held its annual poster and poem contest with winners from Grade 4 at Robert Moore School including Abigail Gibbons, left, Jayden Perreault, Allegra Brockie, and Sophie Calder. Not pictured were Jeremiah Indian-Trendiak and Mattie Beaulne. – Submitted photo
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Boys’ semifinal loss doesn’t define them, girls seek a repeat next year The Muskie boys and girls’ seasons ended on very different notes this year. The boys were dethroned in their semifinal against Dryden, who went on to win the NorWOSSA title. This is the first time since 2010 that […]
This week we spoke to Wissota Modified driver #44 Tyler Brown. What is your favourite track food? Definitely smokies. They don’t taste the same anywhere else! When did you start racing? I started racing in 2010 at the age of 20. Why did you start racing? The main reason was […]
SCAP’s convocation took place Friday, June 17 with six graduates: (left to right, top to bottom) Darryl Kelly, Markayla DeVries, Laura Dykstra, Sophie Winik, Joshua Peters, and Walter Dyck. Only half of the graduates attended SCAP until graduation — Dykstra fulfilled her high school requirements in December, while Peters and […]
The staff of Holmlund Financial fired up he grill for a free community barbecue last Thursday. The lunch hour event took place in their parking lot, to collect free-will donations for KidSport. They raised $470 for the organization, which provides financial support to enable families to enroll kids in sports […]
Dan Leavens Sr. and Jr. spend some time on Rainy Lake together for Father’s Day weekend, and enjoyed some success. They caught these, and more, in a day of catch and release fishing. – Submitted by Mary Ann Laevens
The Fort Frances Nursery School hit the road for a field trip to The Spry Farm, with a picnic at the Devlin ball diamond and park, on June 6. The preschool program is winding down for the year, with its end-of-year festivities taking place today. But parents hoping to join […]
The graduating class of Fort Frances High School celebrated their impending graduation in style, with prom, complete with grand march, dinner and dance. Above, Kadynce Chabot shares a moment with relatives at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Left, Tristan Whitehead and Hallee Nugent strike a pose at one of the photo […]
