A missing Atikokan woman has been found in good health and has returned to her home, the OPP reported yesterday afternoon. Police on Friday had issued a plea for public assistance in helping to locate Toni-Lynn Mainville, 20, who was last seen in Atikokan back on Sept. 13. It was […]
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Anna Carlson of Fort Frances gave the “gift of life” during Canadian Blood Services’ semi-annual blood drive at Fort Frances High School yesterday. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said this morning a total of 154 donors came to the clinic yesterday, giving 133 units of blood. The donor clinic continues today […]
Auctioneer Telford Advent tried to raise the bid on this “Wolf Quilt” held by Robin McCormick, centre, and Kayla Lauzon at the Meals on Wheels handi-van fundraiser Saturday evening at the Emo Legion. The sold-out event featured dinner, entertainment, a penny table, silent auction, and live auction. More than $6,000 […]
FORT FRANCES—As town council, administration, and management kick off the 2007 budget process, a public meeting slated for Monday night at the Civic Centre looked like it would be a quiet affair. As of the Sept. 21 deadline, no individual or group had contacted Clerk Glenn Treftlin to get on […]
A bowl of chili made for the perfect lunch Friday given the damp and rainy weather. But of the 12 varieties vying in the Great Chili Cook-off, it was local NDP candidate John Rafferty and The Wolf 92.3 Border Rock who took top honours in the competition at Warp 9 […]
Summer officially ended on the weekend and with it came cooler, wetter weather that has helped ease the active fire behaviour on hundreds of forest fires burning in the region. Despite this reprieve, though, there still are weeks of work remaining on active fires. As such, hunters are urged to […]
A love and respect marriage conference, sponsored by the Door of Hope Counselling Services, will be held today (Sept. 22) from 6:30-10 p.m. and again on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Cost is $7.50 at the door. “Harvest Days” activities, hosted by the BIA, […]
The fall blood donor clinic is coming up this Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 25-26) at Fort Frances High School and Canadian Blood Services wants people to know it’s not too late to make an appointment. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said yesterday that so far “the numbers are looking pretty good,” […]
FORT FRANCES—After being head organizer of the “Scott Street Scare” for several years, Sandra McNay has handed over the reins to the local Business Improvement Association. And now BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson is looking for input from the downtown business community, as well as local residents, as to how they […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board is facing a drop in enrolment this year, though a smaller one than originally predicted. In a preliminary enrolment report to be reviewed at the board’s first regular meeting of the 2006/07 school year Saturday morning, enrolment is down 53 students across the […]
It’s often said that there is no substitute when it comes to experience. If the adage holds true, then great things can be expected of this year’s Muskie junior girls’ basketball team. The black-and-gold are returning no fewer than 10 players from last year’s squad—a fact that has head coach […]
Three district stock car racers posted impressive results at the Wissota 100 event in Rice Lake, Wis. last weekend. Steve Arpin was the top local finisher, placing second in Sunday’s 24-car ‘A’ modified feature race. Arpin started ninth on the grid, but made his way through the field over the […]
