Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Town council passed a new fencing bylaw Monday night which relaxes the rules regarding corner sight triangles, as well as fences and hedges on corner lots. Planning and Development Superintendent Rick Hallam said his department began reviewing the fence bylaw this summer—spurred on mainly by the issue […]
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Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—With town council and management poised to start regular budget meetings next month, it looks like it will be tough slogging given they face an operating shortfall of $409,731 right off the bat. “I think council does have quite a bit of work ahead of them,” admitted […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—William Moody Jr., who passed away Saturday, was able to enjoy trips to Toronto Maple Leafs games and Disneyland thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada—and now a long-time friend of his is working to make sure other youths suffering from illnesses can see their dreams come true. Tyson […]
Duane Hicks Outdoor rinks are now open Local children and adults alike are invited to come out to a free community skate next Wednesday (Dec. 30) from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Mayor Roy Avis is sponsoring the event, which also will feature free hot chocolate. “I […]
Dan Falloon It’s just been that kind of season for the Fort Frances Lakers. The local SIJHL squad handed the first-place Fort William North Stars just their second defeat of the season—a 2-1 loss here Friday night—but then went on a 10-day Christmas break, leaving little time to build off […]
Dan Falloon Waiting on Mother Nature can be a bit of a test sometimes. Those at the Borderland Snowmobile Club, for instance, are all ready to go—they just need more snow to fall here. Club president Dave Goodman said volunteers have been out doing what they can with the trail […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Thunderhawks just couldn’t get comfortable in Thunder Bay over the weekend, falling to the host Thunder Bay Twins 6-0 on Saturday and then 4-1 on Sunday. Coach Randy White said his team, which was playing without Rustyn Dolyny, Jamie Davis, and Kevin Webb, was further […]
Dan Falloon In the span of six years, Kevin Gemmell has gone from leading the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team on the court to leading them off of it. The freshman coach started his NorWOSSA career on a positive note with a commanding 64-28 win over the Dryden Eagles last […]
Dan Falloon The Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team kicked off their NorWOSSA schedule against the team that ended last year’s season. The black-and-gold were unable to get revenge on the Dryden Eagles, however, falling 3-0 on the road last Monday (Dec. 14) by scores of 25-11, 25-11, and 25-23. The […]
Dan Falloon With the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team, head coach Greg Ste. Croix seems to take the attitude “give all you’ve got—and then a little more.” “At the junior level, we’re basically a developmental program, so we’re looking at developing all players in all areas,” said Ste. Croix. “We […]
Dan Falloon So much for easing into the season. With a grand total of zero games under their belts, the Muskie junior girls’ volleyball team marched into Dryden last Monday (Dec. 14) and fell to the Eagles 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-9). Then returning home, they lost 3-1 (18-25, 20-25, 25-23, […]
Dan Falloon But then lose game in Babbitt The Muskie girls’ hockey team was able to get off its goal-scoring schneid Friday night. But they hopped right back on the following day. Fort High scored five first-period goals en route to an 8-2 victory over the Red Lake Rams in […]
