After weeks of waiting, the town has received word back from LM Architects of Winnipeg stating it could not construct a new double-rink ice facility here within the $4.9-million budget. CAO Bill Naturkach informed the committee of the whole of council at Monday’s meeting after speaking with the company by […]
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Mountain biking–it’s not a sport for the weak of heart or timid in spirit. You have to ride up hills normally reserved for black-diamond ski runs in the winter. You have to rush through narrow trails where even walking would be difficult. You have to be careful to watch for […]
Joel Morris tore up the trail at the annual “Sapling Snapper” mountain bike race Sunday at the Quadna Hill Resort in Hill City, Mn., finishing second in the 18-34 age class and third overall among “beginners.” Morris, 21, part of Team GT/Skates and Blades from Fort Frances, finished the 7.6-mile […]
Fort Frances native Bill Selman was honoured with the John MacInnes Award at the 1998 American Hockey Coaches Association awards banquet earlier this month in Naples, Fl. The award recognizes individuals who have shown great concern for amateur hockey and youth programs, and who have had a high winning percentage […]
After an opening night last week which saw a poor draw in terms of both attendance and cars, the Emo Speedway seems to be having trouble getting off the starting line this season. With the Speedway making the switch to Thursday nights this year, and now under the direction of […]
Kim Kirk was the top Aquanaut at the Thunder Bay Thunderbolts swim meet over the weekend, finishing second in the final of her 100m free event. Jeff Plumridge was the only other local swimmer to make a final, placing sixth in his 200m breast event. Kim Murray, Andrea Boileau, Sarah […]
Heading into his third campaign as head coach of the Muskie senior football team, Bob Swing knows exactly what he has in terms of returning talent as he prepares to ‘three-peat’ as NorWOSSA champs. But what he wants to find out is what’s out there in terms of future talent. […]
Even though the Muskie girls’ soccer team had dominated their opposition for the entire season, they knew they would have a tough game against the Beaver Brae Broncos in the NorWOSSA final here Saturday afternoon. Add to the fact it was these same Broncos who upset the black-and-gold in the […]
To the editor: Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a training session organized to teach lay people how to maintain and use fire extinguishers. This excellent session was sponsored by Abitibi-Consolidated through its “Off the Job” safety committee, and the trainer was Deputy Fire Chief Charlie Turgeon. With so […]
Sir: For years, Canadians have felt smug because of their very good justice system. Our judges are appointed and not elected. Their tenure is secure (it takes an act of parliament to fire one). And politicians are wary of making any reference to a case before the court. But in […]
“Do you ever feel that you’re just being sucked up by the vacuum cleaner of life?” That’s how Maggie Milne, a motivational speaker from Thunder Bay, summed up stress for about 100 delegates attending the annual Literacy Northwest conference here last weekend. While stress can take its toll, Milne urged […]
“Do you ever feel that you’re just being sucked up by the vacuum cleaner of life?” That’s how Maggie Milne, a motivational speaker from Thunder Bay, summed up stress for about 100 delegates attending the annual Literacy Northwest conference here last weekend. While stress can take its toll, Milne urged […]
