Staff The Sight & Sound Wolves climbed back over the .500 mark with a big win over first-place Barwick Knights in RRDFL action here last night. John Desaulniers shut down Barwick’s hitters, and swatted the lone homer of the game, as the host Wolves romped to a 7-0 win. JJ […]
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Peggy Revell Fort Frances High School principal Al McManaman presented Kaitlyn McKenzie with her diploma during yesterday evening’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. The Ice For Kids Arena was packed with family and friends who came out to mark the milestone, which was followed by the annual “chem-free” […]
Bryce Forbes Jane McLeod, left, Mary Brown, and Chris Lowe spent their afternoon yesterday dishing up delicious strawberry shortcake at the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary. The popular event, which has been around since 1957, raised about $5,300 to help pay down the auxiliary’s […]
Submitted Merrick Cheetham received a balloon from one of Smokey the Bear’s helpers at the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue held Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed an evening of food, song, games, face-painting, and more at the Fort Frances Children’s Complex.
Staff After a heart-breaking loss in the semi-finals of the Rick Copenace Memorial tournament over the weekend, the Sight & Sound Wolves shook it off quickly. The Fort Frances-based squad earned a 9-7 win over host Northwest Bay in RRDFL regular-season action Tuesday night. Marcel Pagee earned the win while […]
Staff Goal-scoring was no problem in the two adult soccer games here Tuesday evening. In women’s action, Boston Pizza doubled Al’s Racquet Stringing 4-2. Laureen Peters had a pair of goals for the victors while Sarah Gould and Caitlin Hyatt added singles. Nicole Rogozinski netted both goals in a losing […]
Staff Bay City Contracting began work on the intersection of Sixth Street and Portage Avenue yesterday morning. This work will last for an estimated 15 days. As a result, Sixth Street is closed to through traffic from McKenzie Avenue to Walker Avenue while Portage Avenue is closed from Sixth Street […]
Duane Hicks Erik Olsen, five, chatted with the “Mad Hatter” (Carolyn Stang) during a tea party this morning at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Pre-schoolers and their parents turned out to participate in activities based on “Alice in Wonderland,” held as part of the ongoing grand-opening celebration […]
Duane Hicks Tying together reading and science with music and zany hats, Juno Award-winning entertainer Al Simmons delighted kids and parents alike during his “Literacy and Lunacy” concert Tuesday evening at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The free show was part of this week’s grand-opening celebrations.
Press Release Boise Inc. has announced a celebration for employees and their community tomorrow to mark 100 years of paper manufacturing in International Falls. “We honour the people who have worked in and around the International Falls mill for generations, helping shape the community and our company,” said Alexander Toeldte, […]
Press Release The 30 members of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Local 324-10 yesterday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective agreement with Comcare Health Services. Comcare provides home-based health care services, and has branches in Fort Frances, Dryden, and Sioux Lookout. “We are very pleased to have […]
the MNR One new fire was confirmed in the Thunder Bay District of the West Fire Region yesterday. Red Lake District, meanwhile, was investigating the report of two possible new fires by yesterday evening. Smokey conditions are being reported in Red Lake District as heavy smoke from large fires burning […]
