FORT FRANCES—Though it may not show in the scores, the Borderland Thunder dominated play in a pair of narrow victories over the K&A Variety Golden Hawks in Thunder Bay over the weekend. The wins gave the second-place Thunder a 15-3-1 record, just two points behind the first-place Fort William First […]
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Head coach Shane Bliss repeatedly has referred to the Muskie boys’ hockey team as being a growing snowball ever since their 3-0 exhibition win over International Falls here last Tuesday night. Well, that snowball grew last Thursday with a dominating 7-0 shutout over the host Kenora Broncos for their first […]
The host Dryden Eagles scored a pair of late goals to earn a narrow 4-2 win over the Muskie girls’ hockey team in NorWOSSA action last night. Katie McTavish and Sarah O’Sullivan tallied in the losing cause. What had started out so promising ended in another heartache (the black-and-gold lost […]
If you think they just don’t make things the way they used to, you might want to check out the grand-opening of Rempel Furniture during “Holly Daze” in Emo this Friday and Saturday. Dave Rempel is in the process of moving his showroom from Stratton and will be ready to […]
Signs of the holiday season certainly were evident in downtown Fort Frances on Saturday as the Business Improvement Association had a slew of Christmas activities on the go. Always a popular event, “Lunch with Santa” took place from noon-3 p.m. at Warp 9, which saw hundreds of children drop by […]
FORT FRANCES—Some local landlords may be surprised when they open their January water and sewer bill and see a notice from the Town of Frances that all water and sewer accounts for their tenants now must be in their names. “We want to be sure the potential for arrears is […]
The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner has become an annual tradition here, with well over 200 people showing up for it each Dec. 25. But such a meal couldn’t happen without donations and fundraising, and that’s why organizers will be working hard in the coming weeks to promote […]
FORT FRANCES—Although the 2005 budget process is moving along fairly smoothly compared to last year, the town will have to wait for some important figures before it can be finalized. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig noted during a special committee of the whole meeting Monday night that “the table is […]
BARNARD – Denis and Christy (nee McRae) are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Griffin Keith Barnard, on October 9, 2004. Weighing 7lbs 9ozs, Griffin was born at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario. Proud first time grandparents are Keith and Mariette McRae, Louise Barnard, and Denis […]
For most of the year, our home is shrouded by trees that block the glare of street lights. Even when the leaves fall in mid-October, the ground and surroundings absorb most of the light. Suddenly that changes with the first snowfall—and our street corner becomes much brighter at night. When […]
Well, the sports media have gotten their 9/11. As offensive as that may sound, it’s still true nonetheless. Since the Indiana Pacers-Detroit Pistons brawl, sports media outlets and “real news” networks have competed like so many out-of-control Ron Artests to convince the world that IT HAS ENDED! WHAT A TRAVESTY! […]
