Peggy Revell Grade 8 students at St. Francis School here will start integrating iPads into their classroom routine as part of a pilot project launched last week by the Northwest Catholic District School Board. The initiative follows up on the board’s push to have a “SmartBoard” in every classroom, which […]

Lucas Punkari Even though he failed to make the finals in his first-ever appearance at the Canada Cup swim meet in Etobicoke over the weekend, Fort Frances Aquanauts’ swimmer Donovan Taylor still came away with some strong performances. The 17-year-old set personal best times in the 50m fly (25.92—38th place) […]

Lucas Punkari Given the variety of positions they played, and the different ways they helped the Muskie football team to a semi-final berth in the WHSFL’s Currie Division this past season, it was easy to see why Colton Craig and Jamon Leonard both were awarded the highest honour a player […]

Lucas Punkari After going through a minor dip in form earlier this month, things seemingly are hunky dory once again with the Fort Frances Lakers. Currently in the midst of a four-home game homestand, the red-and-white are on a three-game winning streak heading into tonight’s clash against the Dryden Ice […]

Lucas Punkari Usually, coming away with a victory in the first regular-season game on home ice would bring a smile to most coaches’ face. For Muskie bench boss Shawn Jourdain, however, the 3-2 shootout win over the Kenora Broncos left him looking for more from his squad. “We still have […]

Lucas Punkari After falling twice to the Muskie girls’ hockey team during a tournament here back in October, the Kenora Broncos have had the upper hand over their NorWOSSA rivals in regular-season play. Having defeated the Muskies there Nov. 15 by a 3-2 score, the Broncos skated to a 4-2 […]

Peggy Revell Grade 8 student Andrew Hanson tried out one of the 30 new iPads which arrived last Thursday at St. Francis School here as part of a pilot project by the Northwest Catholic District School Board to see how the technology can be integrated into the classrooms and curriculum.

Heather Latter Mrs. Claus offered a candy cane to two-year-old Ava Brown, who visited with the jolly lady in red with her grandmother, Connie Jewett, on Saturday at Canadian Tire here.

Dave Ogilvie In addition to stocking their shelves and decorating the insides of stores, some businesses like Emo Drugs (above) have painted their windows, spreading Christmas cheer to passers-by, as well.

Lucas Punkari Duluth Clydesdales’ forward Matt Morsette was turned aside by Tyler Ampe during third-period action of Saturday night’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena. Morsette did score a short time later but the visitors still fell 6-4 to the Lakers.

Eric H. Rude To the editor: Help me understand what has changed. Why do we visit past issues to redo them all the time, and waste people’s time and taxpayers’ dollars? Why are we visiting the issue to re-zone the “Nelson Street Park” again for four or five lots, then […]

Wilma Kate Mary Moats (nee Turner) passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 89. She was born April 16, 1922. Left to forever cherish her memory are her children, Richard Moats of Regina, Sask., Jennifer Shaw-Read (Barry) of Ottawa, Ont., and Jill […]