Joey Payeur Silver Bay, Silver Bay, it’s Muskie time in your city. The Silver Bay (Mn.) Mariners got to experience the tidal wave of Muskie power that has swept over the NorWOSSA circuit so far this season, losing 8-3 to the black-and-gold in an exhibition game there Saturday. “We got […]
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Duane Hicks A new First Nations’ engineering firm has become official, with four partners having signed on the dotted line at La Place Rendez-Vous here earlier this fall but which only recently was approved by Rainy River First Nations. RRFN, Naicatchewenin Development Corp., Saulteaux Consulting & Engineering, and TBT Engineering […]
Sarah Pruys With the holiday shopping season in full swing, local merchants are mixed on how sales have been to date. Some are finding gift-givers are staying in town to do their shopping. Others, however, feel people are heading online and to the cities. “We’ve been very pleased with sales […]
Frederick James Munro, 76, passed away suddenly in a traffic accident on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Riverview United Church in Atikokan, with Pastor Lynne Dimma officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Falls Cemetery. Visitation for family […]
It is with sadness the family of Elsie Margaret Haines announces her passing on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. A complete obituary to follow.
Heather Latter Paisley Riches, three, received a gift from Santa last Wednesday morning as jolly St. Nick visited with children at the Fort Frances Nursery School.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Lion Flora Danylchuk was more surprised than anyone when Safeway assistant manager Ryan Hood, right, drew her name as the winner of the Fort Frances Lions Club’s groceries-for-a-year raffle last Wednesday. Danylchuk, who bought at least eight tickets for the raffle, was presented with $5,200 in […]
Sarah Pruys The second-annual “Light Up a Senior’s Night Bus Tour” took place Thursday evening, picking up residents from seniors’ buildings across town before driving around to enjoy the many twinkling Christmas lights. Sponsored by Iron Range Transportation, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, and the Fort Frances Times, the event also […]
Joey Payeur Muskie Sarah Milling (5) got some unwelcome company in front of the net from Teresa Rogolinski (17) of the Red Lake Rams during Fort High’s 9-0 win in NorWOSSA action here last Wednesday afternoon to sweep the two-game series. See story on B7.
Sarah Pruys Students in Grades 5 and 6 from St. Francis School went to Rainycrest Long-Term Care yesterday afternoon to sing Christmas carols to the residents. Hallett Hall was filled as the students took to the stage to sing several holiday classics.
Duane Hicks Santa had a full lap thanks to twin brothers Cameron and Matthew Rousseau during a Christmas party yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Day Care. Jolly St. Nick has been a popular fellow of late, making numerous appearances here as a warm-up to his round-the-world trip on Christmas […]
Staff The four Muskie court teams brought a stocking full of coal for their hosts. Then they proceeded to beat them over the head with it in what turned into a whole bunch of festive fun for the local squads. The black-and-gold won all four matches against the Kenora Broncos […]
