Highway 665 near Dryden was closed to all traffic travelling north of Richan Road early Saturday due to a forest fire there—and access continues to be limited today, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this morning. The fire in question—Dryden #10—is still being fought near Rugby Lake, 23 km north […]
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The Muskie boys’ soccer team earned their first-ever trip to the all-Ontarios on Saturday after settling for the silver medal at NWOSSAA. Despite losing 2-0 to St. Ignatius (Thunder Bay) to finish the three-team round-robin showdown with a 1-1 record, the Muskies advanced because NWOSSAA could send the top two […]
The inaugural Emo Walleye Classic went down to the wire Saturday to decide the champions. Harvey Cochrane and Oliver Gibbons were crowned the winners—and presented the $9,500 first prize—with a two-day total weight of 15 pounds even. Jody Shypit and Mike Graham, the leaders after Day One on Friday, wound […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Shepanski announces her sudden passing on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Mary was born Aug. 4 in Meleb, Man., the eldest daughter of Barbara and Frank Baliant. She was united in marriage […]
Betty Johnson, 72, of Stanjikoming First Nation, Ont., passed away Friday, May 31, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Seine River First Nation, Ont. Betty grew up at Seine River but in later years moved to Stanjikoming First Nation, […]
Thomas Bernard Cox, 74, of 12 Grenville St., Atikokan, Ont., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Atikokan General Hospital. Throughout a 26-month struggle with cancer, in which he successfully rallied twice, Tom displayed characteristic courage, humour, and a positive mental attitude. Tom Cox was born in Fort […]
You may already have seen them around town, selling their buttons, but tomorrow is another chance to support the Fun in the Sun queen and king contestants when they hold a car wash. Running from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the parking lot between the Red Dog Inn and The Place, […]
While far from a student’s favourite way to spend their summer vacation, the Rainy River District School Board is now accepting registration for summer school. The summer school program, for all students in Grades 7-10, targets math and literacy skills. Registration forms for this year’s program have been given to […]
If the Muskie girls’ soccer team hopes to win NWOSSAA gold this weekend, they’ll have to do it without their head coach. Struchan Gilson badly cut the end of his left index finger Wednesday while doing house chores, forcing the longtime coach to stay behind Friday morning as the team […]
Despite the below-average number of forest fires here since April 1, local Ministry of Natural Resources FireRangers remain on alert for the possibility of lightning-caused fires. “We’ve had a bit of rain over the past couple days and it’s brought the hazard down somewhat,” fire operations supervisor Harrold Boven noted […]
Budding artists from Fort High have their works on display at the Fort Frances Public Library. The display includes works from students in Grade 9 to OAC, showcasing their talents in everything from pencil sketches to elaborate paintings. “This is just a sample of some of the things we do,” […]
“Not enough boats and not enough boats” Those were longtime local sailor Jack Bartlett’s two reasons on why the Rendezvous Yacht Club held its season-opener yesterday evening one week later than first planned. “It usually takes a while for the boats to dock,” said the International Falls resident, who oversaw […]
