Submitted This peregrine falcon was spotted this past July 20 perched at AbitibiBowater kraft mill by local resident, Kevin Marusyk, who was able to capture the rare bird of prey with his camera. The birds are considered a species at risk provincially and federally, decades after the species’ population collapse […]
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Peggy Revell On behalf of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron, Oryn Albanese accepted a cheque for $3,000 from Mayor Roy Avis during yesterday evening’s council meeting. The town presented a total of $37,500 in funding to nine different community groups on behalf of the Moffat Family Fund.
Heather Latter Charlie Wagner, above, had his head and moustache shaved by Maureen LeMesurier on Friday during the annual “Relay for Life” at Fort Frances High School.
Heather Latter Boston Pizza team showed off their chosen “stone age” theme during the first lap of the ‘Relay for Life.’ Sixteen teams participated, raising a total of $69,000.
Lucas Punkari Bob Petawanaqueb fired a shot down the alley at Plaza Lanes on Friday evening, as he prepared for the Masters Bowling Association National Tournament in Gatineau, Que., which gets underway on Wednesday. Joining Petawanaqueb, who will be competing in the men’s singles event, will be Jeff Watts (men’s […]
Lucas Punkari Christopher Leek (#17) and Cody Ossachuk battled for position during the second heat race for the WISSOTA Midwest Modified division at the Emo Speedway on Saturday evening. Leek would end up finishing in second spot in the heat to Brady Caul, and would finish third in the feature […]
Zoey Duncan Rebecca Armit, left and Mikaela Kroeker suited up for laser tag Thursday night as part of the “chem-free” grad party at the Memorial Sports Centre. New grads partied late into the night participating in an array of games and contests, including riding a mechanical bull, Jell-O and watermelon-eating […]
Zoey Duncan Last night’s graduation ceremony for Fort Frances High School students concluded with a speech from valedictorian Halle Bazinet. Her speech drew laughter from her peers as she recounted high school memories and took a few good-natured jabs at some teachers’ idiosyncrasies.
Lucas Punkari The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a blaze at the Bayview Motel early Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, the fire was contained to one room there.
Heather Latter Magnus Trembath checked out how the crops were growing during the official opening of the Fort Frances Community Garden on Lillie Avenue here yesterday. People were busy in their plots planting and pulling weeds, as the sun finally came out after several days of rain.
Peggy Revell Grade 12 students put pen to paper for their calculus final in Fort High’s small gym on Tuesday. The last of the final exams for Semester II were held today, with graduation starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Ice for Kids Arena. This will be followed by the […]
Lucas Punkari Doris Soucie of Dryden prepared to shoot her ball down the alley at Plaza Lanes yesterday afternoon as she competed in the Bowling competition portion of the District 1A Senior Games. Soucie and her team would end up missing out on the medals, with the gold going to […]
