Dave Ogilvie Renovations to the Emo Public Library will make the building more accessible, as well as allow construction of a handicapped-accessible washroom near the entrance. Plans also are underway to improve the accessibility of the arena and curling rink in the near future.
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Lucas Punkari Adam Bolen was in the zone as he watched a rock come down the ice during the final of the NOCA men’s Region 1 playdowns against Trevor Bonot of Stratton on Sunday night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Bolen’s local rink ended up falling just short of […]
Heather Latter Everest Hutton enjoyed the water while participating in the Duck/Sea Turtle swimming class at the Memorial Sports Centre this morning with his dad, Tristan. The first swimming session of the New Year is now underway, but registrations still are being accepted.
Lucas Punkari Trevor Bonot signalled to his brushers during the final of the NOCA Region 1 men’s playdowns last night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Bonot’s rink edged Adam Bolen of Fort Frances 9-7 in an extra end to clinch a berth to the provincials next month in Sault […]
Peggy Revell J.W. Walker students Rachel Anderson (foreground), Grace Petsnick, Angie Redford, and Michaela Putzer settled into their desks as kids across the district returned to the classroom this morning following the two-week Christmas break.
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 […]
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).
