Heather Latter The 144 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fort Frances recently was given the opportunity to select two of its members to attend pilgrimages in Europe next spring. Based on their attendance, behaviour, and participation within the corps, Leading Seaman Chelsea Barron and Leading Seaman Larissa McKelvie earned the […]
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Duane Hicks As exploration at the Hammond Reef Gold Project near Atikokan continues, and the environmental assessment process carries on, a team also is working on a socio-economic study to see how the potential mine could affect the district. Golder Associates, the environmental consultant Osisko has hired, is conducting a […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances “Community Chest” received a $5,000 donation from the local mill last week—a much-needed for a community fund that is seeing plenty of use. Joelle Blanc and Linda Hamilton, who sit on the “Community Chest” committee, were at the Resolute Forest Products office here last Thursday […]
Duane Hicks Safe Communities Rainy River District is making improved traffic safety around area schools a high priority in the year ahead. The board passed a motion at its annual general meeting Nov. 22 to take on the role as co-ordinator to help connect stakeholders to various resources. The direction […]
Lucas Punkari The first taste of tournament play for the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians didn’t end according to plan, but overall all parties involved were pleased by their effort. The Canadians finished with an overall record of 1-2 in the fifth-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament here over the weekend, […]
Lucas Punkari During the early stages of the NorWOSSA season, the Muskie boys’ hockey team has had trouble cashing in on their scoring chances in front of the net despite having outshot their opponents by a wide margin. However, if this weekend’s play at the Victoria Inn tournament in Brandon, […]
Lucas Punkari While a 1-3 record may not have shown it, Muskie junior boys’ basketball head coach Jeff VanDahl was pleased with the progress his squad made during a pre-season tournament here over the weekend. “We haven’t been playing together for all that long, to be honest, so this weekend […]
Lucas Punkari After a tryout process that left the decision on making cuts a tough one for both coaches, the rosters for the Muskie junior and senior girls’ volleyball squads have been decided. In the senior rank, head coach Duane Roen had 16 players competing for the 12 spots on […]
Heather Latter Anne Marie Armstrong was among those who held a lit candle during yesterday evening’s service at Knox United Church to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The vigil paid tribute to the 14 women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at L’Ecole Polytechnique, […]
Peggy Revell Rita Joe (Sophie Potvin-Begin) and Eileen Joe (Casey Oster) shared a peaceful moment together during the Friday night’s performance of “The Ecstasy of Rita Joe” by Muskie Theatre at the Townshend Theatre. Joined by community members, the Fort High students tackled the Canadian play written by George Ryga, […]
Dave Ogilvie Borderland Esso celebrated the season with a float in the “Holly Daze” parade depicting the enjoyment of winter play in the great outdoors. Complete with volunteers roasting marshmallows over an open fire, the display reminded everyone that winter is here and that we all need to take advantage […]
Lucas Punkari Andrew Kytor of Winston Churchill wrestled for control of the ball with Muskie Kirk Johnson during the Trojans’ 39-24 victory Friday afternoon at Fort High’s home tourney.
