Peggy Revell One man’s dedication to peace, anti-violence, and social justice is the topic of a new book created in memory of the late Gene Stoltzfus, who called Fort Frances home during his final years. “Create Space for Peace” is a compilation of Stoltzfus’ articles, speeches, and letters—as well as […]
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Heather Latter Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong held its annual recognition banquet at Onigaming First Nation earlier this month, lauding the accomplishments of those who benefit from its programs. Based in Kenora, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong is the training and employment delivery agency whose purpose is to assist Treaty #3 communities and individuals address their […]
Lucas Punkari While he can’t officially reveal too much information, Fort Frances native Steve Arpin is aching to tell everyone about his future racing plans in one of NASCAR’s top three touring series. “I pretty much have to sew my lips shut because I just want to blab it out […]
Lucas Punkari Final tune-up for Allan Cup Despite dropping their last four games, including three-straight to the Kenora Thistles, the Fort Frances Thunderhawks are heading into Saturday night’s showdown at the Ice For Kids Arena here with a newfound confidence. That poise comes from their last clash with the Thistles […]
Gordon Anderson TORONTO— Keeping a bunch of rambunctious teens entertained in a confined space for 19-20 hours can’t be an easy thing to do, but prudent planning probably helps. As the Muskie boys’ hockey team boarded the charter bus around the dinner hour on Saturday, heading for the OFSAA ‘AAA/AAAA’ […]
Lucas Punkari With clubmate Raymond Roy taking his rink to the tie-breaker round at The Dominion Curling Club Championships last November, Don DeBenedet is hoping to bring the Fort Frances Curling Club back to the national championship this year, with his journey starting Friday in Kenora at the regional playdowns. […]
Heather Latter Alexis Latter, left, and Amelia Tanguay had a blast jumping in the puddles along First Street East on Saturday afternoon. Given the above-zero temperatures of late, the snow has begun to disappear. Unfortunately, day-time highs are expected to hover below the freezing mark again this week.
Heather Latter Rob Tovey, in the role of “Fr. O’Brien,” and Brittany Hayes, playing a very pregnant “Ginger,” ran lines Sunday during a rehearsal for “Father, Oh . . .” a comedy written and directed by local resident Tracy Gibson. The dinner theatre production will run April 7-9 at La […]
Peggy Revell Lori Cress had her copy of “Create Space for Peace” signed by Dorothy Friesen on Sunday afternoon at St. John’s Anglican Church as part of the book’s local launch.
Lucas Punkari Lakers’ forward Dan Smith fired a shot that went just wide of Dryden Ice Dogs’ goalie Ian Perrier during the third period of Sunday night’s semi-final showdown at the Ice For Kids Arena here. The Ice Dogs went on to win 3-2 to grab a 2-0 series lead […]
The governing Conservatives already have unleashed yet another attack ad, accusing an unholy coalition between the Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Quebecois of foisting an unnecessary election upon Canadians that will imperil our fragile economic recovery. The opposition parties, on the other hand, see a corrupt and scandal-plagued government that thumbs […]
Joel Haugland Dear editor: Notwithstanding rough-and-tumble NHL games, hockey is an outstanding, entertaining, and enjoyable sport. On the other hand, officials and flamboyant, self-aggrandizing promoters, claiming that “roughing is part of the game” and that players are “heroes,” strips NHL games from the realm of sports. Sports are characterized by […]
