Lucas Punkari The Fort Frances PeeWee ‘AA’ Canadians celebrated at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday afternoon after capturing their home tournament with a 3-1 victory over the International Falls Broncos in the final. Brett Hahkala had a hat trick to pace the Canadians, who were the best team in […]
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Peggy Revell Local youth Larissa Desrosiers was the entertainment at yesterday evening’s teen “open mic” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. As the lone performer to take the stage, Desrosiers won ski lift passes from Giant’s Ridge in Biwabik, Mn.
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis joined Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts volunteer Faye Flatt, left, and “First Link” and public education co-ordinator Eleanor Barron for the raising of the Alzheimer flag in front of the Civic Centre this morning to mark January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in Fort Frances. […]
Peggy Revell Emma Bodnarchuk, Lyla Moen, and Jordyn Oster showed off their “pupcakes”—cupcakes decorated as puppy dogs—which they created yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The activity was part of “New Year’s Week” there, which also will see a teen open mic tonight starting at 6:30 p.m., […]
Lucas Punkari Defenceman Steve Terry was overjoyed after scoring his first goal as a member of the Lakers during their 7-2 win over the visiting Sioux Lookout Flyers on Tuesday night. Terry’s blast from the point on a first-period power play also was the 20-year-old’s first-ever goal in the SIJHL.
Heather Latter Head coach Jason Cain, along with Muskie junior girls’ volleyball players Cassandra Moffitt and Maryam Seid, jumped into the frigid waters of Sand Bay, behind La Place Rendez-Vous, on New Year’s Day in front of a crowd of spectators, raising funds for the Muskie Sport Association. Comprised of […]
Heather Latter Matthew Hill and Mikel Ward raced each other down the hill at the overpass last Thursday afternoon. Children have been taking advantage of their Christmas holiday break by enjoying the mild weather. Alas, kids, it’s back to school next Monday (Jan. 9).
Heather Latter Tristin Yerxa, along with Dylan Allan and Tyler Roulston, laced up their skates last Thursday afternoon for a game of shinny hockey at the outdoor rink on Portage Avenue.
Lucas Punkari Muskie defender Shelby Rae was “in the zone” as she rushed up the ice in the black-and-gold’s 3-2 shootout win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints back on Dec. 20 at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Heather Latter Maighyn DeGagne, left, Kassidy LeDrew, and Danielle Hammond braved the icy waters Sunday afternoon as they participated in the annual “Polar Plunge,” bringing in $1,023 for Dancemakers School of Dance. More than $12,000 was raised in all by 65 participants.
Peggy Revell Kiwanians Robin Wright, left, and Gary Rogozinski kicked off the new year this morning by pulling out the winning ticket for the local club’s “Trip of the Month” draw. This month’s winner was Larry Indian, who won a trip to England worth $4,520. Next month’s draw is a […]
Heather Latter James Yerxa, right, along with his cousins, Tristin and Anthony, laced up their skates yesterday afternoon for a game of shinny hockey at the north-end outdoor rink on Portage Avenue.
