It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mary Carol Borden on Monday, July 19, 2010. She passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, after a long, brave battle with cancer. She will be remembered as a remarkable woman to all […]
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Surrounded by family and friends, Garnet Wayne Comegan (Pegamigaabo Gii-izhinikaazo, Zhiishiiban Ogii-odoodeminan) returned home to the spirit world on July 18, 2010 at 9:39 a.m. He was born in Rainy River, Ont. on April 8, 1964 to Albert and Caroline (Handorgan) Comegan. As a proud member of Big Grassy First […]
Anglers . . . start your engines! Okay, okay, the Indy 500 it’s not. But the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has evolved, since its humble beginning in 1995, to become the major event of the year here—one which countless residents eagerly look forward to each July and around which […]
Duane Hicks Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship each year and with “Bass Week” now underway here, organizers still are looking for anyone willing to lend a hand to make this community event a success once again. “It’s never too late to volunteer,” FFCBC summer […]
Dan Falloon There will be a slew of familiar faces when the Fort Frances Lakers open their main training camp Aug. 25—headlined by SIJHL goalie-of-the-year Jameson Shortreed. Shortreed officially agreed to return to the Lakers on Sunday. The 17-year-old posted a 10-26-4 record during the regular season, with a 4.55 […]
Bryce Forbes With less two days to go until the kick-off for the nighttime entertainment portion of “Bass Week,” there still are tickets available. “The ticket sales are going well, but there are still quite a few left,” said FFCBC director Anthony Mason. “People can still come out and buy […]
Staff The Sabaskong Cubs’ playoff positioning took a hit in RRDFL make-up action last night. The Cubs (10-7) were blanked 11-0 by the host Stratton Eagles (9-9), and have now lost three in a row heading into the league’s final regular-season game against the Big Grassy Lightning (12-5), who can […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is hosting two information sessions on the Canada Student Loans Program and the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant this Thursday (July 22) from noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The sessions will provide […]
Bryce Forbes Emily Barbosa and Ashley Belmore, right, led a skit this morning at a Vacation Bible School hosted by the Evangelical Fellowship Church at the Legion Park here. About 15 kids aged five-12 are attending the week-long camp, which features games, Bible stories, and snacks.
