Mitch Calvert The Muskie football team has its bite back. Despite a 33-13 loss to the Maples Marauders in Winnipeg yesterday to fall to 0-4 on the WHSFL season, the black-and-gold showed plenty of promise just one game removed from a forfeit loss to River East. “Couldn’t be happier with […]
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the OPP Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal fire that occurred late Wednesday night at 23 Palmcrest Dr. in the Lakeview Trailer Court. The deceased has been identified as Aldon Morphet, 64, of Fort Frances. A post-mortem was scheduled to take place today at the […]
Duane Hicks In accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA), the Town of Fort Frances is updating its annual accessibility plan and wants public input to identify barriers within municipal facilities, premises, and services that may prevent a person from participating or accessing their services or information. Humans Resources […]
Staff As construction cruises along for the new Boston Pizza in the west end of town, franchisees Dale Fortes and Elizabeth Leishman-Fortes are gearing up to hold their grand-opening on Monday, Nov. 2. “Things are going real well,” Fortes said yesterday. “Construction-wise, we’re probably a little ahead of the game, […]
Press Release On Sunday afternoon (Oct. 4), National Life Chain Sunday 2009 will occupy sidewalks in more than 1,400 Canadian and U.S. cities as defenders of human life seek God’s help to end the legalized killing of pre-born children and the elderly. Participation is dependent on pastors who deem abortion […]
Staff The trial of a health care aide charged with assault against a former Rainycrest resident, which was supposed to have resumed this week, instead has been adjourned until Monday, Oct. 26. Donna Butera of Fort Frances is facing charges of assault, threatening bodily harm, and failure to abide by […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie golfer Alex McDonald launched his ball out of the greenside bunker on the 13th hole at Heron Landing Golf Course during the NWOSSAA championship yesterday. Unfortunately, McDonald, who had an appendectomy just last month, had to retire early due to discomfort from the surgery. St. Ignatius (Thunder […]
Mitch Calvert Levi Rittau of the Fort Frances Aquanauts gasped for air during freestyle laps at the team’s practice yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. The club held its first time trials of the new season earlier this week, with members setting personal bests in 41 of 60 timed […]
courtesy of Sherri Puddicombe Flames engulfed the residence at 23 Palmcrest Dr. in the Lakeview Trailer Court last night.
Heather Latter Fort Frances Kiwanis president Angie Korzinski, left, and secretary Dr. Robert Lidkea drew the winner of the club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for October this morning at International Travel Services. Dennis Busch of Fort Frances will be heading on a Bermuda cruise, valued at $5,200. Next month’s […]
Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Lakers continued their sluggish start to the season with a 5-2 loss to the Wisconsin Mustangs in Spooner last night. The Lakers fell to 1-4, and now have a full week to sit on it before resuming play against the Ice Dogs next Wednesday (Oct. […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, grandson, and brother, George Phillip “Wagoosh” Handorgan III, 16, of 275 First St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., at his home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. George was born April 10, 1993 in Fort Frances to George Handorgan […]
