Peggy Revell Local Confederation College student Eddie Forget tested out one of the two new heavy equipment simulators the college has acquired for those enrolled in the heavy equipment operator program. With foot pedals and controls hooked up to a computer and large screen, the new equipment allows students to […]
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Duane Hicks Spring is for the birds, it seems, as three swans (two of which are pictured here) were spotted at Pither’s Point yesterday afternoon amid numerous flocks of geese and seagulls which have made their recent return to Borderland.
Heather Latter Fort Frances resident Levi Morris, a first-time author, signed a copy of his book, “United Spectrum,” on Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. The philosophical book examines human nature, life, death, and everything in between. Copies are available at Betty’s or by contacting Morris at 274-5704.
Lucas Punkari Michael Nelson cracked a smile as he and fellow members of the Border Skating Club worked through a routine during last night’s dress rehearsal for the 39th-annual ice show. This year’s show, themed “Legends,” goes Saturday at 7 p.m. and again Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ice […]
Peggy Revell Fourth-grader Cameron Bowles used a popsicle stick to roll up maple syrup that had been boiled and poured onto snow as French students at Robert Moore School created “Les sucettes au sirop d’érable.” The sweet treat has been one of many French-Canadian traditions students have been learning throughout […]
Heather Latter Dom Frenette looked on as Frank Maraj signed her copy of “Snapshots II: Navigating the University Years,” yesterday at Fort Frances High School.
Heather Latter This is one of the new workshop rooms at Northern Community Development Services here that people were able to view during its grand re-opening last Thursday afternoon. NCDS held an open house for the public to check out its recent renovations, which also include a new reception area […]
Lucas Punkari Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward Thomas Greene stepped into a shot from the face-off circle during the first period of Game 5 of the SIJHL semi-finals against the Fort Frances Lakers on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena here. Greene, who leads the league in post-season scoring […]
Peggy Revell Mackenna Henttonen and Macey McMillen, Grade 4 students at Robert Moore School, used popsicle sticks to roll up boiled maple syrup off snow yesterday to create “Les sucettes au sirop d’érable.” The French-Canadian tradition is one of many that students in Nathalie von Niebelschutz’ French classes have learned […]
Heather Latter Eva Thornton of Fort Frances waited while Rev. Jacob Quast, with the Church of the Lutheran Hour here, signed her copy of “Angels: What You Should Know About These Divine Messengers (both the good and the bad”) on Saturday at Safeway. In addition to the book signing, the […]
Lucas Punkari Ignace junior girls’ doubles player Marlee Zappitelli prepared to serve while her partner, Charity Chapman, looked on during a match in an exhibition tournament at Fort High on Thursday. In addition to the high school meet, which saw the Muskies nab three first-place showings, the Fort Frances Badminton […]
Lucas Punkari Dan McFayden watched his final shot of the second end head down the ice while his front end applied the brushes during the ‘B’ final of the annual Fort Frances men’s bonspiel on Saturday. McFayden’s rink wound up losing 6-1 to Raymond Roy in only four ends. Adam […]
