Peggy Revell Hockey hall-of-famer Ken Dryden inspected his old goalie stick which Greg Ferris brought in to be signed at a BBQ held for Dryden last Thursday evening. Ferris was only 11 years old when Dryden gave him the stick at a hockey game in Minneapolis, and had wanted Dryden’s […]
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Heather Latter Crews were busy pouring cement on Black Bridge along La Vallee Road South (about two km south of Highway 11/71) on Thursday. The project, bring headed by T&K Sharp Construction of Stratton, consisted of removing the old wooden bridge structure that spans the La Vallee River and building […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie quarterback Dan Brunetta (foreground) and assistant coach Jim Whitburn prepared to throw to awaiting receivers during practice at Muskie Field on Friday. The Muskies are making final preparations this week for their season opener Friday afternoon in Kenora against the Broncos.
Duane Hicks The fact the Fort Frances Power Corp. (FFPC) has the lowest electricity prices in the province is reason enough for residents to think twice about signing up with an independent electricity retailer who comes knocking at their doors. But if they need any more convincing, the Northwest Community […]
Staff The Fort Frances Juniors’ revamped lineup struggled in its first game action on Saturday, dropping their exhibition opener 4-1 to the visiting Sioux Lookout Flyers at the Ice For Kids Arena. Newcomer Connor Foster actually got the Sabres on the board first with a power-play blast from the point […]
the OPP Shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police officers, ambulance and fire department members responded to a single motor vehicle collision that took place on Highway 602, just west of the La Vallee River Bridge. The collision occurred when an eastbound driver of a motorcycle attempted to […]
The family of Colleen Taylor, age 58 years, of Bears Pass announces her passing on Friday, September, 4, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Colleen was born June 18, 1951 in Fort Frances, Ontario to the late David and Evora Crowe. Colleen was […]
Peggy Revell Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton smiled alongside Nick Wihnan who was manning the griddle at Hampton’s annual pancake breakfast held this past Saturday morning. Locals turned out to the Sister Kennedy Centre for stacks of flapjacks and sausages, and to meet with Hampton.
Heather Latter Kenzie McClain, left, along with Evan and Alex Kabel participated in “Show and Tell” this morning at the Fort Frances Nursery School, which started up again last week. Spots are still available for the pre-school program and youngsters aged 2-5 are welcome. Call 274-5653 for more information.
Submitted Mike Johnson photographed this pelican at his home on Third Street West yesterday. Although not too far from the water, perhaps this feathered friend lost his way as he stayed in Johnson’s yard for several hours before wandering over to the graveyard.
Mitch Calvert From left to right, Muskie football veterans Britt Green, Dan Brunetta, and Tyler Abma ran hard during conditioning drills at Muskie Field on Friday. The black-and-gold continue practices this week in preparation for their season opener on Friday in Kenora against the Broncos.
Duane Hicks Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) students Michael Long, left, and Kevin Warwick were greeted at a “community welcome night” yesterday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The third-year students will be working with local health-care professionals for 30 weeks to complete their comprehensive community clerkship year. This is […]
