Heather Latter Sheila McMahon, executive director of the United Native Friendship Centre here, was busy stuffing an OPP cruiser with donated food items at The Place on Saturday during the second-annual “Stuff a Cruiser” event, hosted by the local OPP. With cruisers also located at Walmart and Safeway here, as […]

Lucas Punkari Anthony Brian Petten of the South End Jr. Stars raced over to celebrate with his teammates after a point shot by David Maxfield eluded West End Bruins’ goalie Felix Quisses during the third period of the final of a Midget ‘A’ tournament Sunday afternoon at the Ice For […]

Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, performed this year’s Christmas cantata– “Mary, Did You Know?”–before a full house yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The concert also featured individual songs performed by David Miller, Amy LaFroy, and Pauline and Zach Jolicouer while Mitchell […]

Lucas Punkari Senior Muskie Colton Craig lined up for a free throw Saturday afternoon during the squad’s convincing 51-24 romp over the International Falls Broncos in the final game of the black-and-gold’s home tournament over the weekend at Fort High. The Muskies went 4-0 en route to capturing the title.

Lucas Punkari Bobbie Jo King was hard at work Saturday afternoon in the Fort High cafeteria as she knitted up a scarf during the Muskie Christmas Artisans’ Show. A variety of local vendors offered their goods up for purchase during the event, which was hosted by the black-and-gold’s cross-country runners.

Lucas Punkari Senior Muskie Will Anderson drove towards the basket against the Baudette Bears during the opening game of Fort High’s home tournament last night. Anderson led the team with 15 points as the black-and-gold emerged with a 36-31 victory.

Duane Hicks Ashley Morrison and her daughter, Khloe, certainly seemed to be enjoying their spaghetti dinner during a benefit for local resident Samantha Pearson yesterday at the Fort High cafeteria. The dinner, which also featured a penny table, raffles, and a cookie walk, drew upwards of 300 people and cleared […]

Heather Latter Jenna Bailey had fun with object painting yesterday evening at Robert Moore School during an “Ooey Gooey” play date and dinner hosted by the staff of “North Words” and the Rainy River District School Board. Focused on creating a hands-on, play-based environment for young children, a variety of […]

Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Shilo Beck rounded up a few of the stuffed animals that were thrown onto the ice during the team’s annual “Teddy Bear Toss” on Tuesday night.

Heather Latter Anne Marie Armstrong was among those who held a lit candle during yesterday evening’s service at Knox United Church to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The vigil paid tribute to the 14 women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at L’Ecole Polytechnique, […]

Peggy Revell Rita Joe (Sophie Potvin-Begin) and Eileen Joe (Casey Oster) shared a peaceful moment together during the Friday night’s performance of “The Ecstasy of Rita Joe” by Muskie Theatre at the Townshend Theatre. Joined by community members, the Fort High students tackled the Canadian play written by George Ryga, […]

Dave Ogilvie Borderland Esso celebrated the season with a float in the “Holly Daze” parade depicting the enjoyment of winter play in the great outdoors. Complete with volunteers roasting marshmallows over an open fire, the display reminded everyone that winter is here and that we all need to take advantage […]