Competition began today as two Muskie swimmers compete at the all-Ontarios for the first time. Heather Dutton, 17, and Karli McKinnon, 15, not only are the first swimmers to represent Fort High at OFSAA, they are the first from Northwestern Ontario, said Muskie coach John Dutton, who is very pleased […]
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The Muskie boys’ hockey team had little trouble with the Kenora Broncos here Friday night, opening their best-of-three NorWOSSA semi-final series with a convincing 8-1 win. Game 2 was supposed to have been played yesterday, but instead that game will go tonight in Kenora. If the Muskies win, they’ll face […]
After seeing their eight-game unbeaten streak ended last week against the Dryden Ice Dogs, the Borderland Thunder started a new one over the weekend here, beating the K&A Variety Golden Hawks 8-2 on Friday night and then 5-2 on Saturday. Dan Hoehne and Mike Downer earned the wins in goal, […]
Having just tallied up the funds late this morning, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care cleared more than $20,000 at its “chair”- ity auction and casino events here Saturday, making it more successful than last year’s fundraiser. “It was fun. We had a great time,” said Teresa Hazel, director for […]
Each of four NorWOSSA finals on Friday featured the Muskies and host Dryden Eagles going head-to-head. The Eagles won gold in three of the four matches, but the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team prevented the sweep—winning 85-74 to advance to the best-of-three NWOSSAA final, which Fort High will host this […]
Negotiations between Ontario community colleges and their teachers continue today as both sides work to avoid a strike, which is scheduled to begin at midnight tomorrow if a settlement isn’t reached. Some 8,600 teachers, counsellors, and librarians at all 24 community colleges across the province, including faculty at the Fort […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Lillian Johnson announces her peaceful passing at Princess Court on Sunday, Feb, 29, 2004 at the age of 85. Lillian will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wendy Watson and her husband, Don, of The Pas, Man., Ruth Leclerc of Dryden, […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin, Adeline I. Mattison, on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Adeline was born July 23, 1919 in Rainy River to Charles and […]
After living with cancer for several years, Patrick Playfair died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the age of 75 years, at The Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, Man. with his wife, Jeraldine Bjornson, at his side. A celebration of his life and Eucharist will be held Saturday, […]
After living with cancer for several years, Patrick Playfair died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the age of 75 years, at The Boundary Trails Health Centre in Winkler, Man. with his wife, Jeraldine Bjornson, at his side. Patrick was filled with grace that warmed and affirmed those around […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our brother, Les Ward, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. following a lengthy illness. Les was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Fort Frances, where he attended elementary and secondary schools. After […]
The Fort Frances Youth Soccer Association is preparing for the 2004 season and will meet to finalize details on Monday (March 1). One of the new initiatives this season is a regional program put together by the Ontario Soccer Association. According to the OSA, the mandate of the new program […]
