The gap between the champions and the also-rans has greatly decreased. Alas, there is still a gap. The Muskie ‘A’ football team, which was manhandled to the tune of 77-8 in two games against the defending Winnipeg High School Football League champion Oak Park Raiders last season, gave the Raiders […]
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A planned excursion to Paris, Tenn. next month to explore business opportunities and other matters of mutual interest has been put on hold, the town’s economic development officer said Thursday. “It probably won’t be going until spring,” noted Geoff Gillon. “But I definitely would like to do it some time.” […]
Pastor Stephen Laing late Thursday afternoon added his name to the list of candidates running for a seat on town council in the November election. As the clock ticks down on the deadline to file nomination papers (5 p.m. today at the Civic Centre), the pastor at Calvary Tabernacle Church […]
After having to cancel it last year, the local Business Improvement Association has planned a day full of activities, especially kids, for its “Harvest Festival” tomorrow (Sept. 27). “Things are looking up,” said BIA co-ordinator Harlene Lowey, who noted all the arrangements have been made for the event, which will […]
Because the Muskie ‘B’ football team couldn’t finish drives, the International Falls Broncos finished them off. Tyler Weir turned the corner on the black-and-gold defence for the tying touchdown with 4:40 to play in the fourth quarter, then did it again for the go-ahead two-point conversion as the visiting Broncos […]
There’s been a shake-up in the list of candidates running for mayor as Coun. Sharon Tibbs joined the race late Wednesday after Coun. Deane Cunningham withdrew for health reasons. “This [health] was not an issue when I filed my nominations papers on Aug. 14,” Coun. Cunningham said Wednesday afternoon. “I […]
Two major fishing tournaments in the district this weekend are ready to fatten the bank accounts of area anglers. The Rainy River Walleye Tournament will see 81 teams vying for the $15,000 first prize—the biggest field ever in the tournament’s five-year history. “We had our maximum of 80 teams, but […]
Conrad Siraky, 87, of 536 Second St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2003 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born May 25, 1916 in Franzfeld, Yugoslavia to the late Conrad and Katherine Siraky. In August, 1928, Conrad moved to Canada and settled […]
Town council voted 4-3 on Wednesday against a bylaw to seal a deal between the Town of Fort Frances and Stratton Equipment to develop the old Fort High property on First Street East. The vote came after a special committee of the whole meeting that was held in-camera (behind closed […]
Organizers of the fall Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic here are hoping more people come out to give the “gift of life” today after yesterday didn’t draw quite enough donors. The quota yesterday was 160 units of blood, but only 151 were drawn. Still, Marnee Miller, a long-time volunteer […]
For those looking to escape the hype around the season premier of “ER” and aren’t interested in the latest weekly instalment of “Survivor,” there is another option tonight. The Citizens for Backus A/B is hosting the contemporary folk acoustic duo Dancing Light at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls starting […]
Barbara “Winnie” Bileski, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances with her family at her side on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003. She was born in Goldenvale, Sask. on Aug. 11, 1915 to Fred and Mary Chowhan. She married Alex Bileski […]
