Greg Ward fired an even-par 72 for a one-stroke victory over Mike Dick in the championship flight of the Memorial Day golf tournament Sunday at Kitchen Creek. Finishing two strokes off the pace at 74 was Rob Badiuk, followed by Greg Ross (76), Barry Coffin (78), and Ian McLennan (80). […]
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As Mayor Glenn Witherspoon addressed those on hand at yesterday morning’s sod-turning ceremony on the arena grounds, he referred to the new indoor ice surface as a “great addition” to the community and future of Fort Frances. A small but enthusiastic crowd of about 30, representing a wide cross-section of […]
In a one-game showdown, with the winner moving on to the all-Ontarios, the Muskie girls’ soccer team knew full well the importance of playing at the top of their game against a formidable St. Pat’s Saints team from Thunder Bay. Combining strong goaltending, solid play right from the opening whistle, […]
Although the Muskie girls’ soccer season ended abruptly Saturday with a disappointing 4-1 loss to the St. Pat’s Saints of Thunder Bay, the future looks bright for next year’s edition. In fact, the black-and-gold will lose just six players from a very good club that finished 14-3-1 overall. Back for […]
Dear sir: I attended the Ontario Special Olympics award dinner and dance night at the Elk’s Hall in Fort Frances to present an award to the “Most Improved” female and male athlete in the sport of snowshoeing. As it was a tight schedule, with many awards going to a full […]
Dear sir: Listening to the debate in this provincial election about the rights of hunters and gun owners, I was shocked to hear Frank Miclash speak about his opposition to Bill C-68 of the rights of responsible gun owners. As an opponent of Bill C-68, I remember very well the […]
Dear editor: Along with many others in Northwestern Ontario, I find myself in a bit of a quandary over this coming Thursday’s provincial election. For the past four years, the great province of Ontario has seen much growth and prosperity, improvement toward the education system, and a slow yet winning […]
Dear editor: The Harris government seems to take great pride in telling the public that it always keeps its promises. This government has used a great deal of the public’s money to inform the voters of Ontario about the promised tax cuts and the promise to balance the budget. The […]
Dear sir: “What kind of northerner doesn’t have a FAC and hunt?” Well, I can tell you, Mrs. Beyak. The kind who loves to camp and hike in our beautiful part of Ontario without carrying a firearm. The kind that has raised their children to respect other people’s beliefs, ethnicity, […]
Dear sir: One day away from our provincial election, I am compelled to write in response to a comment recently attributed to PC candidate Lynn Beyak. This candidate has repeatedly presented herself as the one who could provide a voice to those of us who reside in her constituency; however, […]
Dear sir: Before anyone living in Northern Ontario casts their vote in the provincial election tomorrow, one is compelled to review the record of the incumbent in terms of what he has done for the north and northerners. Mike Harris is a northerner and thus should be aware of–and concerned […]
Dear editor: When Bob Rae’s NDP governed, Ontario was suffering its worse economic crisis since the Great Depression. The NDP response was to bolster the social safety net and implement innovative changes, such as the “social contract,” which spared many Ontarians hardship and massive layoffs but garnered only lukewarm support. […]
