Heading into a new year in which district businesses are being ordered to go smoke-free by the Northwestern Health Unit, one local establishment that’s had a sneak peek as to what impact that can have has been Robin’s Donuts. “It’s been interesting,” said Guy Donaldson, co-owner with his wife, Kelly […]
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The next event in the “tour de Fort” concert lineup will take place next Sunday (Jan. 19) at 7:30 p.m. when Lenny G and his Capital City Orchestra play at Warp 9 here. “It’s something new that we’re trying,” said Andrea Avis. “We wanted to give people a chance to […]
Stratton Toy Library co-ordinators Jessika Ewald and Laurie Anderson, along with student helper Tanya Newby, are approaching 2003 with confidence and enthusiasm. The second session of “Kindermusik” with Bobbi, entitled “I Can Make Music,” started there today. A reminder children must be registered to attend, and that space is limited. […]
With a canoe silhouette hanging over their heads, and a bulkhead formed out of one of the walls, those dining at La Place Rendez-Vous after Jan. 17 will find themselves in a whole new atmosphere as the room is getting a facelift—voyageur-style. “We’re kind of excited,” said Georges Blanc, who […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources will hold an open house next Tuesday (Jan. 14) in Fort Frances to allow residents to ask questions and voice their concerns regarding the future of the Manitou River (Esox Lake) and Footprint Lake dams. Both have fallen into disrepair and at issue are the […]
Brooke Norman and Nikki Krueger proved fatal to the Muskie girls’ hockey team’s chance to notch its first NorWOSSA win this season. The Dryden Eagles duo each connected for hat tricks as the black-and-gold fell by a 7-4 score at the Ice for Kids Arena here last night. Krueger scored […]
The Flames left the Emo Cowboys feeling burned. Sal Bisignano had a goal and an assist as the North End Flames (Thunder Bay) blanked the Cowboys 3-0 in Sunday morning’s semi-final of the seven-team Midget ‘A’ invitational hockey tournament here. The Cowboys had hoped to ride the momentum of their […]
All good things come to an end—or, sometimes, an extra end. Doug Boyd of Fort Frances had to clock some overtime, but was glad to put in the additional effort as his rink edged the Bryan Bonot foursome of Stratton 5-4 in 12 ends here Sunday to capture the Royal […]
More than 225 people came out to the Memorial Sports Centre last Wednesday afternoon to attend the Great Centennial New Year’s Day Levee, which formally kicked off Fort Frances centennial celebrations as well as 2003. “The levee was well attended,” said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “It’s great to see such enthusiasm […]
The following is the list of members of the various boards and committees of Emo, which will be in effect until the municipal election coming up in November.nd the elected township of Emo Municipalities representatives, until this coming fall, November when elections will be held. This is the Council’s final […]
The Emo Thunderbolts PeeWee hockey team did a little post-Christmas shopping and wound up with a tournament title underneath their tree. Chris Mutz and Ryan Witherspoon each netted hat tricks as the Thunderbolts pounded the host squad 7-1 in the final of the International Falls Holiday Tournament on Dec. 29. […]
As of tomorrow (Jan. 9), cable TV subscribers in Fort Frances will have the opportunity to go digital. Shaw Cable has completed its upgrades to the local system and will be holding demonstrations on digital cable at La Place Rendez-Vous tomorrow from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and […]
