Every kid has dreamed about becoming a firefighter at one time or another. Racing through the streets in a fire engine, putting out fires with high-pressure water hoses, breaking down doors with axes–who wouldn’t find that appealing? But it’s not a job to be taking lightly, noted Rob Johnson, even […]
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Heading into their game against the St. Ignatius Falcons here Saturday, the Muskie girls’ soccer team knew going in that they could lose by two goals and still win the NWOSSAA crown. But the road to the all-Ontarios took a detour when the Muskies surrendered two goals in the final […]
The local youth soccer league failed to adequately secure the goal posts on the nets near Sixth Street School even though it received a letter from the board of education asking it do so back in September, 1995. In a letter from former Education Director John McLeod addressed to league […]
With a solid core of coaches back for another season, and an array of talented youngsters coming up through the system, the Muskie football program looks as strong as ever as it prepares to capture its third-straight NorWOSSA crown this fall. In fact, head coach Bob Swing was impressed with […]
Even though the Muskie boys’ soccer season came to an abrupt end with a pair of losses at the NWOSSAA playoffs in Marathon on Saturday, the coaches still came away with the feeling of satisfaction. Not blessed with an array of talent, the black-and-gold had a successful run in pre-season […]
Hannah Carter finished her stellar Muskie career in style Monday at Fort High’s annual “Recognition” night, winning three major awards including female athlete-of-the-year. She also took home the Patti-Jo Reid Trophy as the senior girls’ basketball MVP and was honoured as the outstanding contributor for the girls’ soccer team. Siobhan […]
Greg Ross fired a 72 to win the “Harry Barefoot” championship flight at the Memorial golf tournament Sunday at Kitchen Creek, finishing four strokes ahead of Mike Bolstad. Rob Badiuk and Jim Kilmister each carded 77, one stroke better than Dean Wilson. Gerry Hercun had a 76 to top the […]
The Emo Bulldogs, looking for their third-straight league title, earned two more wins last week to improve to a perfect 4-0 atop the Rainy River District Fastball League standings. Emo opened action last Tuesday with a 5-3 win over the previously unbeaten Barwick Blue Knights (now 2-1), led by a […]
Tensions in a group boiled over in Northwestern Ontario this week–and the fallout is only just beginning. No, it’s not word Ginger is parting company with the “Spice Girls,” although that news has caused youngsters right here in Fort Frances to go into denial. Rather, the fireworks began Monday when […]
The executive of the Fort Frances Visserettes approved the hiring of Stephanie Logan at its annual general meeting May 26 with a grant to hire a student under the Summer Career Placement Program. Also at that meeting, Rob Morgan was elected president, with Bob Grynol assuming the position of past […]
Dear sir: The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association would like to inform residents of the province about our beliefs and representations regarding the “Lands for Life” Crown land use planning process. As you may or may not be aware, the provincial government has set up three regional “roundtables” across the province. […]
Dear editor: I am looking for the descendants of John Armstrong and Mary Jane Garbutt. Their daughter, Hannah Melissa, is buried in Box Alder Cemetery. There are several other Armstrongs also buried there. I am hoping there are still some of the family living in this area. I also would […]
