Mrs. Mercy Jane Busch, 96, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002. She was born March 6, 1906 to John Noble Hoey and Mercy Christine (Armit) Hoey. A memorial service to celebrate the life of this wonderful, loving person will be held Friday, […]
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Christmas came early for the Dryden Eagles there Friday night—with the Muskie boys’ hockey team supplying the gifts. Defensive zone breakdowns that led to six Dryden goals in the last two periods helped the Eagles end the Muskies’ run at a perfect NorWOSSA season with a 7-2 victory. “We were […]
Looking for a way to surprise the classical music-lover this Christmas? Or maybe you just want a night out for yourself while supporting good causes at the same time. Then tickets for the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra just might be the perfect answer, said Fort High music teacher John Dutton, […]
The Borderland Thunder went from winning in a cakewalk to surviving by the skin of their teeth. The SIJHL leaders crushed the Feathermen Hawks 9-1 in Thunder Bay on Saturday night, then squeaked past the host Hawks 4-3 in overtime yesterday afternoon to run their unbeaten streak to five games. […]
A home located on the north side of Highway 11/71 just west of Pinewood Sports burned down early Monday morning. The Alberton Volunteer Fire Department, with some help from the Devlin Volunteer Fire Department, responded to the blaze at 2:25 a.m., only to find the fire well underway. Residents Al […]
One team wants to keep their streak alive, the other wants to break the one they’re on. The Muskies boys’ and girls’ hockey teams are on opposite ends of the NorWOSSA standings, but have the same goal heading into tonight’s match-ups on the road against the Dryden Eagles. The male […]
In the spirit of Christmas charity, the Super 8 Motel here once again is offering its “Rooms at the Inn” program to accommodate families who have to spend the holidays in Fort Frances to be with a loved one who’s hospitalized. Wanda Barker, manager of the Super 8 in the […]
With everyone else getting their Christmas turkeys ready, the Borderland Thunder’s appetite is leaning more towards a serving of Hawks. The SIJHL leaders take a three-game unbeaten streak into Thunder Bay for a showdown with the Feathermen Hawks on Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon. The fifth-place Hawks (8-18-1-3), who […]
Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care still are working out the details over the plans for Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye hospital here, but CEO Wayne Woods said work should begin next spring. “Hopefully, by mid-January, we’ll have a confirmation,” he noted. […]
The federal government has earmarked $1.7 billion to settle up to 18,000 native residential school lawsuits over seven years. Public Works minister Ralph Goodale, who is charged with resolving mounting residential school claims, made the announcement today. “Time is running out for the elderly claimants and those in ill health,” […]
John Harrison will be the new general manager of the paper mill here, replacing Jim Gartshore, who moved to Montreal to accept a promotion, Abitibi-Consolidated announced yesterday in a press release. Harrison began his career at the mill here in 1980, where held several positions including assistant general manager. He […]
The Borderland Thunder were in a mood to teach the host Dryden Ice Dogs a lesson Wednesday night, but Mother Nature decided to get cranky and sidetrack their plans. The Thunder’s game against the defending SIJHL champions, who swept Borderland 4-0 in last season’s league final, was postponed because Highway […]
