Christmas brings many traditions and events people hold dear to. The huge feasts, seeing family and friends once again, and fighting the throngs on Christmas Eve in search of an iPad are all a part of what makes the holidays great. For the sports fan, though, there often wasn’t a […]
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Ethel Bujold, 79, of Devlin, Ont., passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Nov. 17, 1932 in Devlin to the late Frederick and Florence Greensides. On Aug. 3, 1955, Ethel was united in marriage to the love of her […]
Duane Hicks Council passed a bylaw to re-zone the “Nelson Street Park” for residential development last night but it looks like opponents will appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Council voted 6-1 in favour of amending the zoning bylaw to re-zone the property, located between Minnie Avenue […]
Staff It was a mood of good cheer in the Fort Frances Lakers’ dressing room last night as the squad celebrated its third-straight victory in its final game before the Christmas break. After allowing the first goal to the visiting Iron Range Ironheads, the red-and-white dominated the rest of the […]
Staff The Muskies boys’ hockey team continued their winning ways in NorWOSSA action last night, routing the host Red Lake Rams 12-1. Grade 12 forward Chris Bobczynski led the black-and-gold, who now have won six-straight league games, with a four-goal evening. Braedon Keast, Ryan Windigo, and Robbie Rea all netted […]
Staff In the final set of games before Christmas break, La Place Rendez-Vous continued its winning ways by downing Boston Pizza 63-59 in overtime last night in local men’s basketball league play at Fort High. Leading the way for the Vous, which has won all three of its games so […]
Heather Latter Junior students at St. Francis School performed a number of carols, including “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Joy to the World,” last night during their Christmas Soirée to celebrate the season. There also was a special hand chimes performance while refreshments were served in classrooms afterwards.
Duane Hicks The Fort Harmonies performed a selection of Christmas favourites yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The performance also marked the inaugural use of the library’s keyboard, which was purchased by the Ukrainian Literary Society.
the OPP Yesterday at 2:13 a.m., Rainy River District OPP responded to a serious incident involving a pedestrian and train at the Canadian National (CN) Railway main yard in Fort Frances. Justin DeGagne, 28, of Fort Frances was killed when he was struck by a departing westbound freight train. The […]
Staff Resolute Forest Products will be shutting down the kraft mill and both paper machines at its Fort Frances operation until the end of January or when market conditions improve, a company spokesperson reported Friday. The company had announced in late November that it would be curtailing its paper-making operations […]
Peggy Revell Greeted by local MP John Rafferty, right, NDP leadership hopeful Romeo Saganash dropped by the Métis Hall here yesterday evening as part of his Northwestern Ontario tour. The Sunday night town hall was a tough sell, though, as only a few party faithful came out to meet the […]
