It’s a good time to be an NHL fan, isn’t it? The first-round playoff match-ups (which officially open tonight when the Alexander Ovechkin-led Washington Capitals host the N.Y. Rangers) feature plenty of intrigue, including an “Original Six” clash between Boston and Montreal. Pittsburgh versus Philadelphia is a series expected to […]
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With warmer weather finally making an appearance and walleye season all wrapped up, it’s about time to pack up the ice-fishing gear for the another winter and start thinking about open water. But when it comes to packing up the ice gear, there are a few things to remember so […]
The Associated Press BOSTON—Mark (“The Bird”) Fidrych, the fun-loving pitcher who baffled hitters for one all-star season and entertained fans with his antics, was found dead yesterday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54. Worcester County district attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said a family friend found […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—The time students spend “poking” friends, posting photos, and updating their status on Facebook may bear some relationship to how they’re faring academically, a new study suggests. Researchers found that students who use the popular networking site spend less time studying and have lower grade point averages […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fred M. McKelvie, 75, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Fred was born Sept. 12, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Albert “Mac” and Doris McKelvie. Upon graduation, Fred […]
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nina Gertrude Windego (Councillor), 75, of 126 Fifth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont. and formerly of Nicickousemenecaning First Nation, Ont., on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort […]
Staff Traffic through the Portage Avenue underpass will only have one lane open to through traffic from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday. This requirement will allow JTJ Contracting’s subcontractor, Geo-Foundations, to perform another round of lift-off tests on the newly-installed soil anchors on the east abutment wall. The town […]
Duane Hicks Before a crowd of about 50 library supporters, town council voted 5-2 last night against the contract to build the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre. Council voted on a recommendation from the Fort Frances Public Library board to enter into a contact with Aurora Construction, […]
Duane Hicks Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said he supports a new library for Fort Frances, but fears the town’s potential share to pay for the current proposal could be as high as $1.5-$1.6 million during last night’s council meeting. Council eventually voted 5-2 against the contract to build the $4.7-million Fort […]
