WIERSEMA–Born to Jason and Sheila, nee Teeple, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Parker James, weighing 9 lbs.15 oz. on January 31, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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BOMBAY-MORRISON–Born to Dennis Morrison and Ashley Bombay, of Manitou Rapids, FN, a boy, Alexander James, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on January 21, 2009 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will be considering improvements to its recycling transfer station in next year’s budget, and will apply for funding in the near future with the understanding the upgrades will be completed in 2010. Council last night received a report prepared by Trow Associates Inc. […]
Peggy Revell Heather Bishop Taylor, of the Maritime Marionettes, made a goose come to life during yesterday evening’s performance of “The Lonely Leprechaun” at the Townshend Theatre. Brought to town by the local “Kids and Co.” entertainment series, the show took audience members on a quest to find out where […]
Peggy Revell Students at St. Michael’s School lined up for a second helping of delicious pancakes cooked up by staff and volunteers during Shrove Tuesday celebrations there this morning. Several local churches are hosting pancake suppers this evening to mark the day before Lent starts.
Peggy Revell Award-winning First Nations’ author Larry Loyie, alongside his partner writer and editor, Constance Brissenden, paid a visit yesterday to J.W. Walker School here to speak with students about writing, as well as the four books he has written. Hailing from Alberta, but with ties to Fort Frances, Loyie […]
Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres seemingly scored at will in a 9-3 pounding of the Sioux Lookout Flyers on Saturday night in front of 298 paying customers at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena. Graham Dyck tallied a hat trick to go with an assist while linemate Colin Moberly […]
Duane Hicks After having approved a report on the water and sewer user fees for 2009 back on Feb. 12, town council will vote tonight on a bylaw to impose the new rates. As previously reported, the residential sewer and water rate will remain the same as in 2008 at […]
Mitch Calvert Spikers win silver It was a little closer than they would have liked, but the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team kept their undefeated NorWOSSA season intact with a 56-46 victory over the Kenora Broncos in the league final here Friday night. The black-and-gold led by as little as […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie Chelsea Hill smashed through a Dryden Eagles’ block during the NorWOSSA final of the junior girls’ volleyball division Friday at Fort High. Despite Hill’s efforts, the black-and-gold fell in straight sets by scores of 25-17, 25-9, and 25-17.
Mitch Calvert Muskie Justin Anderson looked for an open man with several Kenora Broncos in his face during Fort High’s 56-46 victory in the NorWOSSA senior boys’ basketball final here Friday night. The black-and-gold now advance to the NWOSSAA final against either Westgate or Churchill (Thunder Bay).
Mitch Calvert Muskie Cody McCool corralled a puck behind his net with Devin Parks of the Red Lake Rams in close pursuit during Fort High’s 4-1 win on Saturday at the Emo Arena. The Muskies had dumped the Rams 13-4 in Friday night’s game here, and now will host the […]
