Joey Payeur Technically, the goal had all the beauty of a kindergarten-level fingerpainting. To Cam Jackson and the Fort Frances Lakers, however, it was the Mona Lisa. Jackson’s shot through a Lyndon Lipinski screen somehow found its way into the net at 4:30 of overtime to give the Lakers an […]

Joey Payeur Eva Gerstner, left, found her Fort Frances Judo Club session an uplifting experience thanks to training partner Mackenzie McClain. The youth-based club meets Monday and Thursday evenings at the East End Hall here.

The Associated Press CHICAGO—Corey Crawford was there every time. Slapshots, wristers, backhands, and tips, he stopped each one of them. The Chicago Blackhawks needed a rebound game from their goaltender—and he delivered in a big way. Crawford made 34 saves in his third career post-season shutout as the Blackhawks got […]

Staff Rehabilitation work at the high-level bridge on the Noden Causeway has started for the season, initiating what is expected to be the final year of the project. Traffic over the bridge has been reduced to a single lane, and speed limits are reduced during the construction period. Traffic signals […]

Duane Hicks The town made emergency repairs to the water distribution system on the 1600 block of Colonization Road West today, resulting in a temporary interruption to some residents’ water service. The repair is one in what has been a lengthy list of problems caused by the harsh winter.

Staff It was Friday the 18th, not the 13th, but Jason still delivered a killer performance. Jason Ward had a goal and three assists to lead the host Dundas Real McCoys to a 4-0 victory over the Kenora Thistles in the semi-final of the 2014 Allan Cup national senior men’s […]

Heather Latter Emma Cole, showcasing her new business “Bake My Day,” displayed a selection of her beautifully-decorated Easter cupcakes on Saturday at the annual Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. The Easter Market, which also ran Thursday afternoon, featured a variety of Easter plants, Ukrainian painted eggs, Easter […]

Duane Hicks Sam Bonner-Vickers enjoyed a delicious meal with the rest of his family during the Kiwanis’ Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event drew 115 people, who not only dined well but were treated to songs by the “Fort Harmonies” and an uplifting message about friendship delivered […]

George Howard, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Friends may visit prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, […]

Glen Bergner, 70, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.

Barbara Gustafson, 78, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.

Jack Mutz, 83, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.