Joey Payeur Lakers’ forward Oliver Alcock was in full flight heading up ice during the third period of the home team’s 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action Friday night.
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Staff It was the pigskin version of a National Geographic special. The undefeated Dryden Eagles swooped into town and sank their talons into the winless Muskies before flying off with a 57-0 victory Friday afternoon in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming” game to close out the WHSFL regular season. Dryden (6-0) […]
Ivan’s family sadly announces his passing on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in his 86th year. Ivan was born on March 23, 1930 on the family homestead in Stratton, Ont. to William A. Bell and Ruth (Beaman) Bell. He spent his first 19 years there before the family moved eastward to […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Aaron Scheibler (99) not only forced this second-quarter fumble by Eagles’ running back Aiden Bibeau but recovered it as well to stifle a Dryden drive. Defensive highlights were infrequent, though, as the visitors romped to a 57-0 victory in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming” game Friday afternoon.
Staff It was a “Classic” case of playing one’s best hockey at the right time. The Muskie girls’ hockey team scored three unanswered goals in the third period yesterday to earn a 4-1 win over the Lord Selkirk Royals (Winnipeg) and capture the ‘A’-side title at the 2016 Husky Classic […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers finally had the break-out game they were waiting for. But it was their momentum that was broken the following night. The Lakers won their first home game of the SIJHL regular season Friday night with an 8-1 romp over the Minnesota Iron Rangers 8-1 at […]
Heather Latter Local seniors enjoyed their lunch yesterday at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The weekly luncheon, which costs $5 per meal, is available to any seniors aged 55 and over who are interested in stopping by over the noon hour.
Joey Payeur Krista Gushulak, left, Terri Anne Lundgren, and June Haver kept the grill sizzling with a large quantity of meaty delights during “Credit Union Day” at the Nexus Community Credit Union here yesterday. The customer appreciation event saw people given a chance to sample hotdogs, chips, and pop, as […]
From the OPP Police are continuing their investigation into a two-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday around 2:25 p.m. on Highway 17 west of Keewatin. Three people were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Two had to be extracted from two different vehicles using the “jaws of life.” The male […]
Heather Latter Kirsty Sinclair helped Aymee Hunt plant tulip bulbs on the east side of the Fort Frances Public Library this morning as part of Ontario Public Library Week festivities. A small group of volunteers joined to plant the special bulbs that, in spring, will bloom red and white to […]
Heather Latter Jillian Armstrong, left, Evan Caul, and Anika Beaudry rehearsed a scene from “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” earlier this week in preparation for Fort High’s annual fall play, a comedy that will take to the Townshend Theatre stage Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which can […]
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard remains “low” across the Northwest Region. No new fires were reported between Monday and yesterday, and there are no active blazes anywhere in the region. But hunters are asked to be aware that FireRangers still can be out fighting fires in bush where […]
