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The Canadian Press Off the bench and under pressure, Matt Stairs continues to be a threat for the Philadelphia Phillies. Stairs, of Fredericton, N.B., hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Phillies rallied to beat the host Colorado Rockies 7-5 yesterday. “That’s a tough job to […]
The Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya—In a daring high-seas rescue, U.S. Navy SEAL snipers killed three Somali pirates and freed the American sea captain who had offered himself as a hostage to save his crew. The operation was a victory for the world’s most powerful military, but angry pirates vowed today […]
The Canadian Press MEADOW LAKE, Sask.—Three teens are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a mother and three young children from a car that slid off a wet Saskatchewan highway into a water-filled ditch. RCMP say the young men, aged 18 and 19, didn’t hesitate to jump into the icy […]
Duane Hicks Morgan DeGagné got a present from the Easter Bunny, who dropped by the Fort Frances Children’s Complex for a visit Thursday afternoon. The youngsters enjoyed an Easter party prior to their hopping friend’s arrival.
Peggy Revell Emily Fitzgerald held up the basket filled with the eggs she hunted down Saturday morning—one of the many activities for children at this year’s “Easter Market” hosted by the local Clover Valley Farmers’ Market.
Duane Hicks Diane Maxey directed the Rainy Lake Ringers as they performed a trio of songs during the local Kiwanis Club’s annual Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. Fr. Wayne McIntosh was the guest speaker at the event, which drew more than 200 people this year. The club holds […]
Mitch Calvert Those looking to make the Muskie boys’ soccer team hit the outdoor pitch for the first time on Thursday, with tryouts continuing all this week at Fort High.
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Helen Jean Eide, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital with her family at her side. Helen was born Jan. 23, 1921 in Fort Frances to the late Archibald and Cynthia Shaw […]
John Joseph Plichta, 81, of 304 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Boissevain, Man. to the late Joseph and Axana Plichta. In earlier years, […]
Staff With the 99-year lease for Pither’s Point Park set to expire at the end of this month, the Town of Fort Frances is asking the court to allow it to operate the park until a long-term resolution is found. A notice of motion was filed in court last week. […]
Duane Hicks Hallett, tower also on agenda Whether or not the new Fort Frances Public Library Centre and Technology Centre goes ahead will be decided at tonight’s town council meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Civic Centre. As reported last week, the library board recommended […]
