Sarah Pruys Greg Chapman, district manager for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Fort Frances, spoke to a small group of people about the significance of Resolute Forest Products planting its one billionth tree—a white spruce—on Friday morning at the Sorting Gap Marina here. Similar ceremonies also were held in […]
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Lucas Punkari Alex McDonald watched as his opening tee shot headed down the first fairway yesterday morning as he began the final round of the annual Kitchen Creek Classic. The winner of the last two editions of the tournament, McDonald fell two strokes short of making it a “three-peat” as […]
Staff They were the top teams in their respective divisions during the regular season, and last night at St. Francis Field, Manitou Forest Products and Boston Pizza proved that they were the best teams in the Borderland Soccer League this year. Manitou clinched their second straight league title with a […]
Lucas Punkari Adrienne Smith of Boston Pizza prepared to take a shot on a goal while Taggs’ defender Chantal Jodoin gave chase during the Borderland Soccer League women’s division finals at St. Francis Field last night. Smith would score a pair of goals during the contest, as Boston Pizza cruised […]
Staff The Big Grassy Braves are one win away from capturing this year’s Rainy River District Fastball League championship. The top team in the regular season punched their ticket into the finals last night thanks to a 7-1 victory over Beef’s Warriors. Travis Tom picked up the win on the […]
Staff There was one new confirmed fires in the Northwest Region yesterday—Sioux Lookout District fire #105. The one hectare blaze is currently classified as “not under control.” There are 59 active fires including six in Fort Frances District, near Quetico. Since April 1, the region has seen 502 blazes, having […]
Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new location. Effective Sept. 1, the Chamber is relocating its office to 601 Mowat Ave., on second floor of the Northern Lights Credit Union. As they undergo preparations for the move, Chamber staff will be out of the office […]
the OPP On Wednesday at approximately 1:25 p.m., officers of the OPP Rainy River District Detachment along with Fort Frances Fire Rescue and Fort Frances Ambulance responded to a single motor vehicle rollover at Rose Road in Miscampbell Township. Investigation revealed that two male occupants were trapped in their vehicle […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Warren Harper announce his unexpected passing on Aug. 8, 2012 at Bear Pass, ON. Richard started his life in service. He was a Sea Cadet in 1970 and then in the military service for 26 years. He retired a veteran […]
Lucas Punkari Travis Green of Ballz Deep swung at a pitch on Wednesday night at the St. Francis Sport Field here, as his squad took on the Dirt Digglers in local slo-pitch action. The league is currently in the middle of playoff action, with the final games of the season […]
Lucas Punkari Alexis Hampe, left, of the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs raced after the ball while Melaine Hyatt of Boston Pizza gave chase during Boston Pizza’s 9-0.
Lucas Punkari La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs goalie Claire Sandelovich kicked the ball back into play last night at St. Francis Field during the Borderland Soccer League women’s semifinal contest against Boston Pizza. In the end, Boston Pizza would win the game by a score of 9-0, which earned them a […]
