FORT FRANCES—The 56 jumpers participating in the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day raised more than $19,000 for local charities. Lorne Gill set a new record for the most money raised for the jump, with $3,522. Jim Martindale was next at $1,525, followed by Jillian Gustafson […]
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The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]
Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]
Anniss Seid swept Mike Brady in three-straight sets to win the ‘A’ championship of the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament yesterday at the Memorial Sports Complex. The tourney title was a fitting reward for Seid given he didn’t lose a match in either the first or second round […]
The Fort Frances Canadians will host the Grand Rapids Jr. Gold Thunderhawks today (Dec. 29) at 7:15 p.m. at the Ice for Kids Arena. A teen dance will be held in “The Dungeon” (located in the basement of Backus Auditorium in International Falls) on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m.-midnight. […]
Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]
Anniss Seid swept Mike Brady in three-straight sets to win the ‘A’ championship of the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament yesterday at the Memorial Sports Complex. The tourney title was a fitting reward for Seid given he didn’t lose a match in either the first or second round […]
Voyageurs National Park staff continues to check winter ice thicknesses and trail conditions within the park. Sufficient ice has formed to stake the “Green” snowmobile trail between the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and the Ash River resort community. Travel elsewhere on frozen lake surfaces within Voyageurs National Park is unsafe […]
Joan Marie Jourdain, 50, of 145 Hudson Dr., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances with her family and friends by her side. Joan was born June 1, 1956 in Fort Frances to the late Andrew and Mary […]
Larry Godin steered while his son, Kyle, cheered as they barrelled down the hill at the overpass here yesterday afternoon. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break. Tobogganers will have to make due with what little snow is on the ground as there’s none […]
Albert Cochrane, left, and Janis Tuesday enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner Monday at the New Beginnings Fellowship. About 250 people enjoyed the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s Christmas community dinner this year—a number consistent with past ones. This included 42 “Meals on Wheels,” which volunteers delivered to local shut-ins.—Duane Hicks photo
