Staff For Rene Boivin, sister of injured local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin, the amount of support that has come from the community and elsewhere since her brother was injured in an accident earlier this month has left her speechless. “There are no words that can express our family’s thanks,” Boivin […]
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Lucas Punkari The early offensive struggles of the Muskie boys’ hockey team appears to be a thing of the past. After scoring eight goals against the Red Lake Rams here Dec. 10, the black-and-gold continued their torrid scoring on home ice last Thursday night in a 7-1 drubbing of the […]
Lucas Punkari The holiday season always is a time for reflection, and that is exactly what the Muskie girls’ hockey team is doing this week. After taking on the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints of Kenora here last night (the outcome wasn’t known as of press time), the black-and-gold will have […]
Lucas Punkari For new Muskie senior and junior boys’ basketball coaches Bryce Coyle and Jeff Vandahl, the week they’ve been waiting for finally is here. The first-year coaches will lead their teams onto the court in Dryden this afternoon against the Eagles in the NorWOSSA regular-season opener, with a home […]
Lucas Punkari If their showing at a tournament in Dryden over the weekend is any indication, this year’s NorWOSSA campaign could be a very exciting one for the Muskie junior girls’ volleyball team. Split into two squads, both Muskie teams ended up facing each other in the semi-finals, with Team […]
Heather Latter Trinity Lee-Ward gave Santa a big hug Saturday during the Best Start Hub’s annual Christmas party. The youngsters also made Christmas crafts, sang holiday tunes, and enjoyed some refreshments.
Peggy Revell Joseph, Mary, and an angel (played by Al Yerxa, Samantha Crossley, and Linnaea Yount respectively) led shepherds and angels in the search for shelter here Friday evening as part of “Las Posadas”—a Mexican celebration where community members reenact the story of Christmas. The annual event is hosted by […]
Dave Ogilvie Vicki Ogilvie’s SK/Gr. 1 class teamed up with their “book buddies” from Kerri Loughrey’s Grade 5/6 to perform “Slapshot Santa” at this year’s Christmas concert at Sturgeon Creek School, which was held Friday in the school gym. A large crowd of family and friends enjoyed the music and […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Chris Bobczynski fired a shot towards the Siouox Lookout Warriors’ net during NorWOSSA action last Thursday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. A returning Grade 12 forward, Bobczynski lit the lamp to help the black-and-gold to a 7-1 triumph.
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Anne Dutka announces her passing on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. Mary Anne was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Albert and Angeline Delaurier. She was the eldest of four […]
In loving memory of Pete Finlayson, who passed away Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre in Dryden, Ont., with his family at his side, after a long battle with cancer. Pete was born April 22, 1937 to Harry and Margaret Finlayson. He is survived by his […]
Ada Ashworth, 88, of Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 at the Atikokan General Hospital. As per Ada’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
