The thermometer outside may show Arctic-like readings, but people all over town are hot over a different set of numbers. With the Super 7 jackpot currently sitting at a sizzling $30 million, local vendors are reporting brisk sales in anticipation of tonight’s draw. Tammy McCabe at The 364 Store on […]
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With February being National Heritage Month, it’s a good time for people to remember the history of their community. That’s why the Saving School Memories Committee has decided to hold a meeting Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum next month so the public can share their […]
In memory of Todd Michael Andrusco, who passed away suddenly Jan. 30, 2004 in Pomona, Calif. Todd was born March 27, 1969 in Los Angeles, Calif. and attended school in Pomona. He is survived by a son, Joshua Upland of California; his mother, Carole Gilliland (Larry) of International Falls, Mn.; […]
Margaret Helen Hughes, 88, of 425 Nelson St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004. She was born April 28, 1915 in Fort Frances to the late Margaret and John McVey. She was predeceased by her first husband, David Andrew Vance in 1947; […]
“Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” —Mark Twain Cold enough for ya? If so, cheer up. What you see is what you’re going to get for at least another week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Duluth. The only respite appears to be […]
It’s shaping up to be a crowded field for band elections at Couchiching First Nation next month as seven people are running for chief while 41 are vying for the six council seats up for grabs, including five of the incumbents. Chief Chuck McPherson is seeking re-election for a third-straight […]
A recent study by Lakehead University in Thunder Bay shows an aging workforce in Northwestern Ontario could lead to skill shortages and economic problems for the region within the next 12 years. The study—prepared for FedNor and the two local training and adjustment boards—is based on 2001 census data and […]
Eager shoppers braved the bone-chilling cold this morning as Wal-Mart opened its doors to customers at 8 a.m. About 50 people were on hand as the door was unlocked and greeter Jim Pole and members of the Wal-Mart Thrashers minor hockey team immediately got jumping. “We’re delighted to be in […]
Visitors entering Canada via the international bridge here soon will see a new spiffed-up look as they arrive, the Rainy River District Municipal Association was told Saturday. Geoff Gillon, with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., presented an ambitious plan at the RRDMA’s annual general meeting in Devlin to convert […]
The Wildcats and Diehards are tied atop the 11-team women’s volleyball league with 22 points after weekly action last Thursday night. Gillons’, the longtime defending champs, are right behind in third with 21 points, followed by Scared Hitless (15), Del’s Angels (12), G.I. Janes (11), and Crush (10). Rounding out […]
Lost in the rhetoric of campaign promises prior to last fall’s provincial election was a pledge from Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty to enable Ontario’s war veterans to purchase special vehicle licence plates recognizing their contributions. It now seems at least one commitment has been met. Beginning last month, eligible veterans […]
The Borderland Thunder will be gunning for revenge here this weekend when the Fort William First Nations North Stars invade the Ice for Kids Arena for another two-game series. Last weekend, the visiting North Stars swept a pair of games from the Thunder, winning 6-3 on Friday night and then […]
