Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Lakers saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in Dryden last night in a big way. The host Ice Dogs (13-10-0) throttled the Lakers 6-1, handing Fort Frances (15-7-1) its first loss since falling 3-2 in overtime to Sioux Lookout back on Oct. […]
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Staff Local residents will have enhanced mobility service from Tbaytel starting in January. Tbyaytel announced the launch of its new 3G HSPA Mobility service in Thunder Bay yesterday. The next phase of expansion of the new 3G HSPA network next month will target communities west of Thunder Bay, such as […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team had another early-season near-miss Tuesday night in Kenora, dropping a 3-1 decision to the host Broncos. The black-and-gold fell to 0-2 after losing their season-opener 3-2 to Red Lake here Saturday. Fort High got off to a good start in Kenora as Hailey Clendenning […]
Peggy Revell Hugh Dennis, left, co-ordinator of the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team, held on as Fort Frances OPP Insp. John Kendrick took “SIDNE” out for a spin in Fort High’s gym yesterday morning. The newly-purchased “Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience” soon will be travelling throughout the district to teach people […]
Peggy Revell Elaine Herbert and Gloria Fadyk checked out the numerous hand-made scarves, mittens, blankets, and other items that were for sale at the table being overseen by La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary members Betty Nancy Shaw and Jane McLeod for today’s annual lobby sale. Running from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the […]
Barb Everett The Legion ladies general meeting was held last Wednesday (Nov. 10), with 41 members present. The attendance draw was won by Eva Costello and the birthday draw by Kay Buffington. Perfect attendance draws were won by Helen Matheson and Gloria Bergner. Our Remembrance Day tea was a big […]
Press Release Starting Nov. 29, a new system will help keep uninsured drivers off Ontario’s roads by providing on-the-spot confirmation of insurance when drivers go to renew their licence plates. In Ontario, it is mandatory for all vehicles to have valid insurance coverage. Currently, drivers are required to provide proof […]
Press Release The date for the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s fall meeting has been set for Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Sanders residence (937 Baeker Bay). This meeting is open to all interested skiers and/or members who want to help out with the club this season. […]
the MNR Two Red Lake tourist operators have been fined a total of $5,000 for several fishing-related offences. Heinz and Ingrid Schwerdtfeger, operators of Stormer Lake Wilderness Lodge in Red Lake, were charged under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. He was fined $2,500 for selling baitfish without the authority […]
the MNR A United States resident has been fined a total of $5,000 for several angling-related offences. Wojciech Rzepka, of Park Ridge, Ill., was convicted of three counts of possessing a void fishing licence and fined $3,300. He also was fined $850 for angling without a valid licence and $850 […]
Press Release From Nov. 19-21, thousands will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Ga. to stand up for justice and call for the SOA/WHINSEC to be shut down. The School of the Americas (SOA), renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Co-operation in 2001, is a combat training school […]
