Emily Hyatt with “A Touch of Glass” showed off some of her glass creations which were on display both yesterday and today as part of an open house at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The public is welcome to drop by for information on what workshops and classes will be available this fall, as well as check out the many artists which have their work showcased at the gallery.

Shaye McCormick prepared to toss a ball down the alley last night at Plaza Lanes as part of National Bowling Week. The promotion, which wrapped up yesterday, included free bowling for the week. The alley also held its official youth and Club 55+ registrations over the last two days.

Dr. Robert Algie, left, greeted Fort Frances’ new family physician, Dr. Cynthia Saliba during a community welcome event last night at Little Beaver Cultural Centre. Health care professionals and other invited guests gathered to meet Dr. Saliba, who officially started the job yesterday. Dr. Saliba has moved here from Thunder Bay with her husband, Dave Van Dyk. o

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) students Jaqueline Edwards, left, and Brienne Lowey-Bodkin received gift baskets to help welcome them to Fort Frances last night during a meet and greet at Little Beaver Cultural Centre. The third-year students will be working with local health-care professionals for the next 30 weeks to complete their comprehensive community clerkship year.

Fort Frances Lakers’ goaltender Tyler Ampe kept an eagle eye on action behind his net as the Lakers battled the host Dryden Ice Dogs in the SIJHL preseason opener for both teams last night. Ampe made 21 saves en route to picking up his first win, a 6-5 overtime decision, with the team.