Duane Hicks Town council will begin its 2011 budget process tonight with an open meeting to get input from the public. Two speakers are on the agenda to share their ideas as to what they’d like to see in the budget, including Coun. Sharon Tibbs, who will ask for a […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers were able to tame the Wisconsin Wilderness, eventually. One night after coughing up a late lead en route to a 4-3 loss in Spooner, Wis., the Lakers rebounded in the tail end of the home-and-home series, turning the tables for a 5-3 win here Saturday. […]
Staff The Muskie football team saw their comeback bid fall just short Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold scored a pair of touchdowns late in the fourth quarter, but fell 24-22 to the visiting Daniel McIntyre Maroons (3-0) in the annual Homecoming game. The game opened promisingly for the Muskies (1-2) as […]
Staff After the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest website experienced some technical glitches late last week, organizers were forced to extend the deadline for votes yet again. After originally being set for Tuesday, Sept. 28, the deadline initially was extended 24 hours to Wednesday, Sept. 29. The deadline […]
Staff Confederation College president Pat Lang has announced her retirement, effective next July. “The college is an incredibly exciting place to learn and work, and the employees are highly-committed to meeting the needs of the students and contributing to their success,” Lang said in a statement released by the college. […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the past week. No fires are burning in Ontario, with the fire hazard remaining “low” across the province. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is urging the public to remain […]
Dan Falloon Muskie kick returner Cody Bodnar tried to elude a tackle by Daniel McIntyre defender Billy Hunyh in Friday afternoon’s 24-22 loss during the annual Homecoming game at Muskie Field. Down 24-8, the Muskies (1-2) scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes to claw closer but the two-point […]
Peggy Revell Local resident Marnie Cumming, the Ontario commissioner for Girl Guides, arranged the Girl Guide logos from past decades while setting up the “Celebrating 100 years with the Girl Guides” display at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday. Now open to the public, the display features old uniforms, badges, […]
Dan Falloon Donna Harrison (foreground) and Jolene Quast hiked around a wet patch during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s fall trail walk yesterday. The event helped the club showcase its two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road, as well as new signs detailing the plant life present there. A […]
Dan Falloon Harry Kelly putted towards the hole during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s fundraising golf tournament at Heron Landing on Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament were not available as of press time today.
Duane Hicks Tables, chairs, computers, and more will be available during a furniture sale at the old Fort Frances Public Library (363 Church St.) this evening from 6-8 p.m. Payment for items must be cash or cheque only (no credit or debit card transactions), with proceeds going to children’s library […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mathilda Frances Clarke, 96, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., announces the passing of our beloved mother on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with family by her side. She was born Feb. 8, 1914 […]
