The Fort Frances High School Muskies defeated the Tec Voc Hornets 40 – 8 in Winnipeg High School league action on Friday, Sept. 15, in Winnipeg. The Muskie defense played another strong game keeping the Hornets off the scoreboard until very late in the game. The Muskie rushing attack produced […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers have announced the roster for opening night of the 2023/24 season as they take on the Ice Dogs at the Dryden Memorial Arena on September 22 and 23. The roster consists of 3 goaltenders, 7 defense, and 13 forwards. Forwards Cobe Delaney (La Ronge Ice Wolves […]
Dear editor, Earlier this year, on May 26th and 27th, over 400,000 Ontario citizens, including over 940 Fort Frances and Rainy River District citizens, voted in a citizen led referendum on the privatization of our public hospitals. Over 98% of those voting voted NO to premier Doug Fords plans to have […]
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A new project, led by Dr. Erin Cameron, Academic Director at the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity at NOSM University, has received a $2.43-million Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant to address local health priorities. Dr. Cameron and her team will foster relationships between communities […]
It is with deepest sadness that the family of Larry Bernst announces his sudden passing on Friday, September 8, 2023. Larry was born in Fort William, Ont., to Albert and Doris Bernst on August 22, 1948. He grew up in Murillo, Ont., along side his siblings Patsy, Arthur, Jennette, Ricky […]
With family and friends by her side, Lorraine was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in the afternoon of September 16, 2023. She passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit after a brief illness. Lorraine was born August 22, 1947, to […]
It is with heavy heart that we share the passing of our dear mother, granddaughter and cousin. Denise (Hawk) Foxx, resident of River Rouge, Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her apartment of over 20 years. She was predeceased by her parents Dorothy Hawk and James Foxx; her siblings Janet […]
The family of Clifford Loveday of Fort Frances are saddened to announce his passing on September 18, 2023, at the age of 77. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Emo Legion in Emo, Ontario.Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge […]
“ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE BOOK OF LIFE JUST CLOSED” On September 14, 2023 Glenn was born on June 29, 1938, in Canora, Sask., to Claude and Agnes Rawlings. As his father was in the armed forces, they moved several times. After his dad’s discharge from the Air Force the family […]
Muskie defensive lineman Tucker Calder was named Defensive Player of the Week after the team’s season opener against the Dryden Eagles. The recognition was awarded by the Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL), in which the Muskies compete. Calder was one of several outstanding defensive performers in the Muskies season […]
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Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured in rail crossing and trespassing incidents. Next week, Operation Lifesaver (OL) Canada will mark an important milestone in its efforts to #STOPTrackTragedies: the 20th anniversary of its annual Rail Safety Week campaign (September 18-24, 2023). Since 2003, Rail Safety Week (RSW) has served to […]
The 2023 Rainy River Walleye Tournament has wrapped up, and the big tent has been taken down for another year. The event was a huge success, with a full slate of anglers, great prizes and plenty of memories made. For photos, see page B1. Below is the full and final […]
