Lucas Punkari Jamie Jensen prepared to serve during Fort Frances Badminton Club play last night at Robert Moore School. The club will be hosting its annual invitational tournament this weekend at Fort High, with play getting underway at 6 p.m. on Friday and running through Sunday.
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Heather Latter Darryl Allan and Brittany Hayes rehearsed a scene yesterday for the upcoming comedy “Father, Oh . . .” written and directed by Tracy Gibson. The dinner theatre play, which is a sequel to the 2009 production, “Suzette’s Closet,” will run April 7-9 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost […]
Peggy Revell Dorothy Friesen read an excerpt from “Create Space for Peace” at St. John’s Anglican Church yesterday afternoon during the local launch for the book created in memory of her late husband, Gene Stoltzfus—known for his lifelong activism for non-violence and peace. The book is a selection of Stoltzfus’ […]
Heather Latter Alexis Latter, left, and Amelia Tanguay had a blast jumping in the puddles along First Street East yesterday afternoon. Given the above-zero temperatures of late, the snow has begun to disappear. Unfortunately, day-time highs are expected to drop below freezing again this week.
Peggy Revell Lillie MacKinnon smoothed out a piece of newspaper while creating her papier maché “Treebeard” mask yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. Those on hand had the chance to make both masks and models of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous Ent—a tree-like being—just one of the many activities […]
Heather Latter Seth Hyatt, left, and brother, Landon, enjoyed tasty “shamrock shakes” during St. Patrick’s Day activities yesterday at the Fort Frances Best Start Hub. Several children had fun making crafts as well as searching for gold coins left by a “leprechaun.”
Heather Latter Decked out in his St. Patrick’s Day attire, Maverick Hatfield painted shamrocks during activities in the pre-school room at the Fort Frances Day Care this morning.
Duane Hicks Melissa Hughes, left, and Kassidy Morrison learned how to cross-stitch from Olive Friesen (not pictured) during March Break activities yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. Youngsters next will be making papier maché masks there today and tomorrow from 1-3 p.m.
Heather Latter Larissa Desrosiers performed a song yesterday evening during an “open mic” night for teens as part of March Break activities at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event, the first held in the new facility, saw a good turnout of teens showcasing their talents. Refreshments also […]
Peggy Revell Kenna Robertson bit down to create a dental imprint, with the assistance of Nicole Rogozinski of the Northwestern Health Unit, as the “MasoniChip” child identification program was held Friday at the Circle of Life Centre here. Organized by the Fort Frances Masons and United Native Friendship Centre, with […]
Duane Hicks New Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
Lucas Punkari Lakers’ forward Jon Sinclair dove for a loose puck as Wisconsin Wilderness goalie Jake Hebda tried to poke it away during the third period of Friday night’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena here. Sinclair, who had spun around a Wilderness defenceman moments earlier, slid the puck […]
