Staff It looked like youth was going to be refused service at the Ice For Kids Arena on Tuesday night. The senior ‘AAA’ Fort Frances Thunderhawks had their way with the junior ‘A’ Fort Frances Lakers in the early going of their exhibition showdown, then held on for a 6-5 […]

Staff The Muskie boys’ hockey team had to hang on to earn the consolation title at the annual Hilltopper Classic tournament in Duluth yesterday. But cling they did. The black-and-gold overcame three Delano (Mn.) goals in the third period to come away with a 5-4 victory. The Muskies had advanced […]

Duane Hicks Local residents can plan to put their Christmas trees out on the curb soon as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade will hold its annual pick-up next Saturday (Jan. 8). As in the past, the tree pick-up is being held on the first Saturday following Ukrainian Christmas, which this […]

Dan Falloon Lakers’ forward Blake Boaz tried to corral a face-off while battling Thunderhawks’ counterpart Tom Biondich during the second period of their exhibition game Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The senior ‘AAA’ squad jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then held on for a 6-5 […]

the OPP Local OPP officers have increased the number of R.I.D.E. programs throughout the district for the 2010 campaign, which remains in effect until Jan. 2. In fact, Rainy River District has seen an increase in the number of vehicles checked from the 2009 campaign, having checked 6,476 so far […]

Press Release Ontario seniors will benefit from tax relief to help with household costs and property taxes. More than 740,000 seniors will see an increase in tax relief with the enhancement of the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, which provides seniors who own or rent their home with up […]

Press Release This year, spaces for more than 42,000 new full-time students are being created in colleges and universities across Ontario, making post-secondary education more accessible than ever. Dozens of building projects at colleges and universities also support 3,300 graduate students and 379 new medical students working to pursue their […]

Press Release Ethan has been the most popular name for baby boys in Ontario for the third year in a row while Olivia overtook Emma in the top spot for girls’ names. The top 10 names also include Jacob, Matthew, Nathan, and Joshua for boys and Emma, Ava, Emily, and […]