Since 1941, it has been an important part of hockey culture. It was there in ’94 to provide relief when the NHL ceased operations, and it remains here today—stronger than ever—to provide fans their hockey fix now that NHL rinks are dark again. The American Hockey League is the highest […]
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They came from Atikokan, Rainy River, and all points in between to test themselves against a tough course in Devlin. The annual Rainy River District Cross-Country Challenge once again took place at Crossroads School—and this time it was even more challenging. A combination of unseasonably warm weather last Wednesday and […]
Living on Prospect Bay, Pat and Harlan Faragher are used to watching float planes land and take off on the lake on a daily basis. But neither of them were expecting what happened a week ago Monday (Oct. 4) when Trevor Lorteau, 32, of Sioux Lookout clipped a wire, sending […]
A series of home visits by the Fort Frances Fire Department, in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-9), found local residents seem to be getting the message that having a working smoke alarm is the law. “It went pretty well,” said firefighter Wayne Riches. “We made contact with 121 […]
Talk to any police officer and the chances are he or she will tell you their jobs can be boring, stressful, and frustrating, with occasional moments of excitement and fear. But one local officer recently had an experience that was the highlight of his 10-year career—and one that touched him […]
Here it is fall again and I’m delighted that my husband’s niece and her husband are making their annual trip to see us. Usually, they make the 1,000-mile trip by motorcycle. But this year is different. They’re coming by car via the Canadian Rockies and British Columbia. So by the […]
The Perfect Day I turned 23 last week. And when I was asked what I wanted, I replied, “The Perfect Day.” •6:15 a.m.—Alarm rings. •6:16 a.m.—Smash alarm with pool cue. •9:02 a.m.—Wake up on own. •9:06 a.m.—Heidi Klum brings me breakfast in bed—wearing only the sports page. •9:07 a.m.—Open sports […]
Whereas we enjoy freedom from such storms as have wreaked havoc across the southern states lately, I have talked to old friends who were papermill workers here when an expensive and high pulpwood conveyor was blown down in the very centre of town. They are generally agreed the year was […]
Saturday dawned clear and warm. Marnie was preparing materials to use this coming weekend at Doe Lake, an Ontario Girl Guide camp south of North Bay, where she’ll be providing training to about 100 Guiders from across the province. Marnie focuses on having the guiders do a lot of hands-on […]
It is with our greatest sorrow that we let mom go to rest on Friday, October 8, 2004. Born March 12, 1941, she was a dedicated wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and best friend. To us all she showed great courage and sublime spirit through her life and in her […]
Edna Olive Swenson, 86, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 at her home. Edna left this earth as she lived on it, surrounded by loved ones. Edna will be remembered for her kindness, gentleness, and good-hearted spirit. She was a loving grandmother and found great joy in time spent with […]
George Oliver Morton Sturdy, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Fr. Wayne McIntosh will […]
