Staff It was more third-period magic for the Muskie boys’ hockey team Tuesday night in Dryden. The Muskies caught fire in the final 20 minutes, scoring four times to come away with a 6-3 victory over the Eagles in NorWOSSA action. The last time the two teams met, Matt DePiero […]
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Catherine Rachel “Kate” Norris, 94, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Burriss, Ont., passed away at her residence on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Catherine was born in Ripley, Ont. on Jan. 2, 1915 to the late Murdock and Ellen (Nellie) McKay. When she […]
Duane Hicks Doctor recruitment efforts here will have to be stepped up if they are to continue to receive annual funding from the Town of Fort Frances. Each year, the town makes a contribution of roughly $67,000 in the form of an annual grant to La Verendrye Hospital to be […]
Staff Just three days remain for district residents to vote for the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market “Community Food Box” program in order to send it to the semi-finals of a competition by the Aviva Community Fund. Twenty submissions with the highest number of votes will be selected to join the […]
Robin McCormick Once again, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is upon us—and several activities are planned throughout the district. One such event taking place is a tea and bake sale being hosted by the Fort Frances Aquanauts this Saturday (Nov. 28) from noon-3 p.m. at the Fort […]
the OPP Fort Frances OPP officers were called to a dispute between two males at a business in the area of First Street East and Portage Avenue around 3:25 p.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, both parties had separated and one of the males had left the scene. Police learned […]
Dave Ogilvie The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has had several workshops this month. One upcoming event that may be of interest is a seminar which will introduce the participants to basic of marketing concepts. The videoconference with Mark Baxter, from Outlook Market Research and Consulting Ltd., will be held […]
Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection is announcing the NEXUS enrolment centre will be moving to Fort Frances. Effective Monday (Nov. 30), the NEXUS enrolment centre in International Falls will be relocating to 301 Scott St. in Fort Frances. The office hours will be Monday and Wednesday from 9 […]
Press Release An early-morning departure and an evening return flight to Falls International Airport are included in a new proposal by Mesaba Airlines for providing continuing air service for the region. The new proposal, released Nov. 19 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, was submitted after Mesaba’s initial offer was […]
Staff After having 15 people step forward to fill 13 seats on its board of directors, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be holding an election by e-mail. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said yesterday afternoon that Chamber members can expect an e-mail in the next day or so requesting […]
the MNR A Thunder Bay man must pay $1,000 for trespassing to hunt on a closed road. John R. Spack was charged under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $1,000 for trespassing for the purpose of hunting on a closed road. The moose was forfeited to the Crown. […]
Rev. Leland Grim A local ecumenical group of 17 priests, a deacon, and lay leaders attended the 36th-annual “Call to Action” national conference in Milwaukee, Wis. on Nov. 6-8. The theme of the conference was “Everyone at the Table: Rejoicing as People of God.” About 3,000 people, from almost all […]
