Lucas Punkari Ken Noble took a long look at the ninth hole at Kitchen Creek yesterday afternoon as he prepared to make a par putt during the annual club championships that took place this weekend. The overall title went to Brian Beers, who shot a two-day total of 157.
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The wind was blowing in my office window last week, repeatedly chasing papers off my already disorganized desk. I was deep in “writing thought” and was annoyed at the intrusion. I would have shut the windows, but I’ve been so hot for what seems like the entire summer; the breeze […]
Duane Hicks Phil Churchill, along with Geraldine Hollett and Andrew Dale of the St. John’s, Newfoundland-based folk trio, The Once, both delighted and stirred the audience with a blend of original and traditional songs and three-part harmonies last night at the Townshend Theatre to open the 2012-13 Tour de Fort […]
Heather Latter Kelly George and her son, Tanner, participated in a session of “Mother Goose” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday, along with more than 20 pairs of moms and infants. The first class of the 12-week fall session, the program—for parents and caregivers with children up […]
Press Release On Oct. 1, the Conservative government will close Canada Revenue Agency service counters in Sudbury and Thunder Bay—a move that will dramatically reduce assistance for Northern Ontarians looking for tax advice, said NDP MP John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River). “Once again, Canadians are paying the price for the […]
Lucas Punkari Cole Godbout looked to make a pass to a teammate while Nick Kaun kept a close eye on him during the final night of tryouts for the Muskie boys hockey team at the ’52 Canadians Arena yesterday evening. Following last night’s scrimmage, a squad of 20 players were […]
We regret to announce the passing of Gerald Myron Ness on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. He was born and raised in International Falls. At age 19, he joined the Navy as a gunners mate and served four years in Vietnam. Jerry was well known locally as an accomplished singer and […]
Staff Fort Frances District has reported escalated fire activity under high winds, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Two fires at the south end of Quetico Provincial Park grew in size under these conditions. Fort Frances District fire #53 is now listed at 21 hectares in size and fire […]
Staff The Terry Fox Run in Fort Frances, hosted by the Church of the Holy Spirit, is set to go this Sunday at the Sorting Gap Marina and it’s not too late to pick up your pledge forms. Forms are available at Safeway, The Place, Confederation College, Wilson’s Business Solutions, […]
Staff Simplicity Professional Hair and Body Care will be holding a “kids day” on Saturday, offering children’s haircuts for $10, with half of the proceeds to go to help support Sara Galusha and Tyler Christiansen and their new baby Paislee, who was born prematurely. “We are planning some games, face […]
Lucas Punkari After putting things together at the last minute to start the NorWOSSA golf season a week prior in Dryden, the Fort High golf team have started to get into the swing of things. A five-man team took to the nine-hole Little Falls Golf Course in Atikokan on Tuesday, […]
Press Release Ontario is taking the next step in eliminating coal-fired power generation. On Tuesday, the Atikokan Generating Station burned its last piece of coal, helping ensure cleaner air and a healthier future for families. Conversion of the Atikokan plant from coal to biomass is now underway. This project, the […]
