Every effort to combat bullying is commendable—and kudos to the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association in challenging the community to participate in this year’s “International Day of Pink” on April 9. The good intentions ring hollow, however, in light of persistent whispers that a local student has […]
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Staff Score one for the good guys—and the good girls, too. Both Muskie hockey teams earned wins in their opening games at the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships this morning. Playing in Sudbury, the eighth-seeded Muskie girls—making their inaugural appearance at the all-Ontarios—eked out a 1-0 victory over the ninth-ranked Ecole secondaire […]
Joey Payeur Many local businesses are showing their Muskie pride with a variety of window displays, such as the one pictured here at Pharmasave. The Muskie girls’ and boys’ hockey teams started play at their respective OFSAA championships today while the Muskie girls’ curling rink opens action tomorrow.
Staff Northwest Catholic District School Board trustees will vote tonight on the future of Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. While the Accommodation Review Committee recommended in January that the school remain open, an analysis by administration last month suggested it’s “too early to make a decision to […]
Staff Every player wants to get better at the start of every season. Mason Meyer took that concept to a new level. The Fort Frances Lakers’ forward today was named the SIJHL’s most improved player after an outstanding season that saw him team up with linemates Lucas DeBenedet and Lyndon […]
Heather Latter Friends of the Fort Frances Museum member Samantha Manty, centre, helped Grace George, right, and Emily Fitzgerald build an ice fort during “Snoasis 2” on Saturday at the Lions Park. The event also included ice-bowling, smoosh races, fun with the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club, face-painting and snacks, […]
Joey Payeur Alex Berg received some top-notch skating instruction from Muskie forward Malcolm King during a field trip by the Fort Frances Day Care to the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday. The event was part of the community relations calendar of events put on by the Muskies each season.
Staff The popularity of the local writers’ group has grown to the point where it’s giving a shot at having two new groups. They will meet for the first time tomorrow at the Fort Frances Museum—a youth group at 4 p.m., followed by an adult group at 6:30 p.m. “Our […]
Joey Payeur If the Fort Frances Lakers want the right to choose their next playoff opponent, they need to take care of business against their current one better the second time around. Kris Kellaway’s goal with 3:39 to go lifted the host Thunder Bay North Stars to a 4-3 victory […]
Staff The pats on the back keep coming for Ryan Faragher. The Fort Frances native was named a 2014 All-National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) second-team all-star for his work in his junior season with the St. Cloud State Huskies (Minn.). In addition, the 23-year-old was chosen for this year’s All-NCHC […]
Duane Hicks Emily Fitzgerald showed off a coloured egg yesterday during March Break activities at the Fort Frances Museum. Kids came out in droves for the egg-decorating workshop, where they learned how dyes can be made from natural ingredients such as red cabbage, beets, and turmeric.
