Staff Kiwanian Robin Wright, left, read the ticket after Don Cumming of the Fort Frances Times drew the winner of the “Trip of the Month” for September this morning at International Travel Services here. Jean Richards of Fort Frances won a trip to Varadero, Cuba valued at $3,300. Next month’s […]

Peggy Revell Local Confederation College support workers Evelyn Sletmoen and Kathy Egan hoisted their signs at the road entrance to the campus here this morning in support of a province-wide strike. The college remains open, though, with campus programs and classes still expected to run.

Heather Latter Grade 1 student Keira Sherlock hung up her backpack at Robert Moore School yesterday morning before heading into class. Across the district, students returned back to school after being off for the summer months.

Duane Hicks Elaine Fischer, left, secretary of the KidSport Fort Frances chapter, Russ Ling of TAGG’S Source For Sports, and OPP Cst. Anne McCoy all are hoping the community will donate gently used hockey equipment at TAGG’S Source For Sports in Fort Frances between now and Sept. 16. The gear […]

Heather Latter Ten-year-old Carlee Beazley, along with her grandfather Dave Beazley, got ready for the ninth-annual “Ride for Memories” Saturday morning at The Harbourage before taking the trip to Dryden and back. The fundraiser saw a total of 160 registered participants and brought in at least $31,000 for the local […]

Lucas Punkari Quarterback Ben Whitburn faked a hand-off to one of his running backs during a drill at a Fort Frances Muskies football practice session this past week. Though numbers were low in the first couple of practices, head coach Chad Canfield was hoping that numbers would improve as the […]

Peggy Revell Alicia Kress, foreground, Ashton Adams, Brennen Taschuk and Griffin Galusha patiently waited in the hallway at St. Michael’s School this morning as teachers and staff helped sort students into their classrooms for their first day of school following the summer break.

Heather Latter Tanya Yatchuk gave her son, Carver, a hug as he lined up with the other students at the doors of Robert Moore School this morning. Across the district, students returned back to class after being off for the summer months.

Heather Latter More than 100 motorcyclists hailing from Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay made their way into town Saturday evening during the last few kilometres of the local Alzheimer Society’s ninth-annual “Ride for Memories.” Participants enjoyed a steak dinner afterwards at the Adventure Inn here.

Heather Latter Fort Frances Freakshow members Aela Mackintosh and Crystal Caul, along with Caul’s niece, Nancy Leach, were busy washing cars Saturday morning as a fundraiser for the local roller derby league. The team is set to host a bout here this Saturday (Sept. 3) at 7 p.m. against the […]

Lucas Punkari Borderland Racing Association promoter Anthony Leek, left, interviewed WISSOTA Midwest Modified driver Brady Caul following Caul’s feature victory during the Keith McNally Memorial event at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. Joining Caul in victory lane were Ron Westover (Street Stocks) and Gavin Paull (WISSOTA Modifieds). Saturday’s action […]

Lucas Punkari Mario Gauthier, left, and netminder Tanner Hamilton waited for the puck to come out towards the front of the net during a scrimmage on Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena, as part of the Fort Frances Lakers training camp. The team will be continuing their pre-season […]