Press Release OTTAWA–Local NDP MP John Rafferty tabled a private member’s motion in the House of Commons yesterday that would establish a permanent Rural Infrastructure Fund to assist small municipalities across Canada in the development, repair, and upgrading of their core physical infrastructure. “I’ve heard from many elected officials and […]
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Graham Matheson, 52, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 in Thunder Bay, Ont. A private family service will be held. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
Staff After taking a week off due to Family Day, the Fort Frances men’s basketball league returned to action this past Monday at the Fort High gym. In the opening game, the league-leading La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs (8-2) went on a late scoring run to pull away with a 94-79 […]
Heather Latter Grade 4 students at St. Francis School wore pink shirts yesterday as part of “Pink Shirt Day” in support of anti-bullying. People also are encouraged to wear pink on April 10 for the “Day of Pink”—the international day against bullying and discrimination in schools and communities.
Heather Latter Carla Basaraba, right, vice-president of the local Kiwanis Club, shook the hand of Maggie LeMesurier, who was named president of the Fort Frances Builders Club during its installation of officers yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre. Other officers include Kaitlyn Bruyere (treasurer), left, Heidi Putzer […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie blueliner Sarah Milling looked for a teammate to pass the puck to during the third period of her team’s 1-0 win last night over the visiting Kenora Broncos in the opener of the NorWOSSA girls’ hockey final.
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers made a huge statement last night heading into the SIJHL playoffs, snapping the Minnesota Wilderness’ 17-game winning streak with a 4-3 shootout victory in Cloquet. With their ninth-straight win, the Lakers (32-15-1-2) officially clinched the second seed for the playoffs. Colton Spicer scored the only […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team edged the Kenora Broncos 1-0 in the opener of their two-game, total-goal NorWOSSA final last night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The scoreless deadlock was broken just past the midway point of the third period when Claire Sandelovich’s shorthanded shot from the slot […]
Heather Latter A junior career fair is being planned for March 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, in partnership with the NCDS and the United Native Friendship Centre. All youth aged 10 and up are encouraged to stop by to speak with local employees […]
Killing the goose that laid the “golden egg” is among the most famous of Aesop’s fairy tales. It is the story of a cottager and his wife who had a goose that laid a golden egg every day. The couple believed the goose contained a huge lump of gold and […]
I won’t complain about the weather this week! There is nothing like the warmth of the sun at this time of the year that brightens your hopes of spring, long days, and green grass! I know, I know. We still have March to get through, but this feels good! • […]
This past week, MPPs returned to the legislature after the four-month lockout imposed by Dalton McGuinty. On our first day back to work, Ontario’s new premier, Kathleen Wynne, outlined her goals for the upcoming session through a Speech from the Throne. My initial reaction was surprise, followed by frustration. While […]
