Sunset Country’s two big summer bass events, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship and the Kenora Bass International, still are looking for teams to fill their fields for the upcoming 2009 events. Both events used to fill up instantly the day deposits were due in the fall, with many anglers […]
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Frank and Stacy Fraser Dear editor: Helping out your family, a friend, or a neighbour whenever you can is a wonderful experience and usually much appreciated. However, we have noticed many people driving around this winter with snow plows on their trucks and snow blowers and shovels in the back. […]
David Kircher Dear editor: The following letter was sent to the Rainy River District School Board on Monday (Jan. 19): In a review of the Nov. 25, 2008 finance committee minutes, together with the auditor’s notes to the financial statements for the year ending Aug. 31, 2008, I noticed the […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan David McKinnon on Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 with his family by his side. Allan was born Nov. 29, 1944 in Emo, Ont. to the late Cameron and Marguerite McKinnon. He grew up on the family farm in Woodyatt […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—A Grade 12 student from Vancouver will step out onto the streets and into Olympic history as one of thousands of Canadians who will take part in the torch relay for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Patricia Moreno was the first person named by Coca-Cola as a torch […]
Duane Hicks After spending four hours yesterday talking about what the town needs now, what projects can wait, and areas where they could cut back and save dollars, town council and management are off to a flying start with the 2009 budget. Taking a first look at the $16-million capital […]
Staff It was a classic case of good news, bad news over in International Falls last night. The Muskie girls’ hockey team held up their end of the bargain with a 3-2 win over the host Broncos, but the boys couldn’t duplicate the feat—falling 6-0 to their border rivals. The […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting via videoconference tonight at 6:30 at its office adjacent to St. Francis School here. On the agenda is the approval to appoint Danielle Flynn and Wes Derksen to the Special Education Advisory Committee. The board’s 2007-08 audited […]
Peggy Revell It may be winter outside but it was a busy day at the “beach” inside at the Fort Frances Nursery School this morning. Aaron Wood, left, Treyden Calder, Liam Dent, and Hayden Becket were among those getting a splash out of the wading pools that were filled up […]
Mitch Calvert Muskie Kristen Penner battled International Falls’ Broncos Sydney Gordon (#16) and Mackenzie Roboin (#7) during an exhibition tilt across the river last night. The Muskies won 3-2 to sweep the three-game season series between the two border rivals.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nelson Eddy Rogoza, with his family by his side, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at the end of his battle with cancer. Nelson was born July 9, 1940 in Vita, Man., the eldest son of the late John and […]
Staff The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres couldn’t gain ground on the Thunder Bay Bearcats over the weekend. The Sabres (20-11-2) lost back-to-back games by identical 4-2 scores to fall seven points behind the Bearcats (22-7-5) for second place in the SIJHL standings. Brad Pawlowski had a goal and three assists […]
