Lucas Punkari Madisyn DeGagne turned her way up the ice during a practice session last night at the Ice For Kids Arena for the yet-to-be named “Team 1” Bantam squad in the Fort Frances Girls’, Women’s Hockey Association. Players have been preparing their game before the season begins after Thanksgiving.
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Duane Hicks Kiwanian Robin Wright, left, read out the ticket Murray Wepruk of the Fort Frances Times drew for the October “Trip of the Month” yesterday morning at International Travel Services here. Jeff McKinnon of Fort Frances will be going on an Alaskan cruise—a trip valued at $4,000. Next month’s […]
Heather Latter Brynna Strain, left, and Emily Jerry worked on a harvest corn craft this morning during the “Creative Kids” program at the Best Start Hub here.
Duane Hicks Janelle Duffy, left, and Monique Bekesi checked out the silent auction items up for bid at Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Mardi Gras” fundraiser Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event, which featured jazz music, gourmet food, and a New Orleans party atmosphere, drew a sold-out […]
Heather Latter Laura McConnell, left, and Queenie Leschinski enjoyed a piece of cake and a cup of coffee Saturday afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Centre here in celebration of “National Seniors Day.”
Heather Latter Rhyan McLean, seven, and her brother, Hunter, four, checked out a fire truck on Saturday during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire-Rescue Service at Canadian Tire here. Children took home a bag full of goodies and information about fire safety. Fire Safety Week runs […]
Duane Hicks Libby Paleczny was among the 30-plus participants lining the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2011,” an annual time for prayerful self-analysis, repentance, and serious commitment to helping end abortion in Canada.
Duane Hicks Caitlan Visser, front left, and Amber Williams led the way yesterday during a hike along the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road. With perfect weather for walking, dozens of adults and children showed up, with some staying to enjoy fire-roasted hotdogs, snacks, […]
Heather Latter Jonny Wagner, foreground, and his brother, Hunter, worked to clear their plots in the community garden here yesterday during a wrap-up barbecue for all the gardeners. Both participants and organizers were pleased with the first season of the garden—and plan to expand it next year.
Courtesy of the Kevin Kennedy of Pinewood asked Kenora-Rainy River candidates a question about auto insurance during last night’s debate held at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. It was a well-attended event as people came out to hear what Anthony Leek (Liberal), Charmaine Romaniuk (Northern Ontario Heritage […]
Heather Latter Fort High students signed their names on a banner yesterday afternoon to accept “Rachel’s Challenge” of starting a chain reaction of kindness there. Grade 7-12 pupils across the district viewed the presentation yesterday and this morning, with a public presentation held last night and again tonight at the […]
Duane Hicks PC candidate Rod McKay, second from right, chatted with Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Anthony Mason, left, Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese, second from left, and Chamber president Mark Caron, far right, during a “meet-and-greet” yesterday evening at the local Legion. About 40 people attended the event, […]
