The early-birds no doubt already are getting their rods, lures, and the rest of their fishing gear ready for a springtime fishing extravaganza. The initial registration deadline for the second-annual Emo Walleye Classic coming up May 30-31 on the Rainy River was last Friday, with tournament spokesperson Colleen Vennechenko saying […]
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There’s no place like home—and that’s just the way the Borderland Thunder want it. After a tough weekend which saw the team earn just one out of a possible four points against the Fort William Wolves at the Memorial Sports Centre, Thunder captain Josh Baxter is hoping the team’s upcoming […]
The eighth-annual “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser is set to go this Sunday at La Place Rendez-Vous, starting at 6 p.m. As one of those local events that signifies the start of the holiday season, this year’s edition is shaping up to be as good ever, said co-organizer Linda Hamilton of […]
No decisions were made Tuesday night as the Northwest Catholic District School Board reviewed a special report on the French Immersion program during its regular monthly meeting. Al Cesiunnas, assistant to the director of education, presented the report, which included everything from the history of the French Immersion program to […]
A provincially-directed cap on the cost of electricity announced last week will mean a big break in costs to hydro customers across Ontario come Dec. 1. But Mark McCaig, CEO and president of the Fort Frances Power Corp., said it only means customers across the province will be getting the […]
Wal-Mart could soon be opening its doors in Fort Frances. Andrew Pelletier, director of Wal-Mart corporate affairs in Toronto, confirmed Wednesday morning the company indeed is looking to bring a store to this area. “Yes, we are looking at the market,” he said. “Details are being worked out and we […]
Darren Johnson wants his team to take their opponent’s breath away this weekend, while not gasping too much themselves. “It’s going to come down to who’s got the bigger lungs,” said Johnson, whose Muskie senior girls’ basketball team will have their stamina pushed to the limit by the Thunder Bay […]
Students and staff at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton once again can drink the water after the boil-water advisory in place there was lifted Friday. “Things are looking good,” Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest District Catholic School Board, said Tuesday. The Northwestern Health Unit […]
