After years of hard work and hour upon countless hour on the ice, Carrie Selin has finally accomplished a goal she first set when she was just nine years old. Selin, 17, scored a perfect 6.0 in her Westminster and Argentine dances in Kenora earlier this month to pass her […]
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Even though the Muskies still haven’t played half of their schedule, there was no doubt last weekend’s doubleheader in Sioux Lookout was critical to their playoff chances. A pair of losses would have entrenched the black-and-gold in the NorWOSSA cellar. A pair of wins, on the other hand, would have […]
The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team continued its winning ways last week, downing Elton High School 68-61 in the ‘B’-side final of a tournament in Brandon, Man. It was the third-straight win for the black-and-gold, who opened with a 65-60 win over Boissevain before losing a tight 64-59 decision to […]
Bill Crewson (Fort Frances) and Andrea Lee (Stratton) failed to advance to the Canadian junior curling playdowns, finishing last in their respective divisions at the provincial finals last weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. Crewson dropped his first two games en route to a 1-4 record in the six-team men’s field […]
The Emo OPP could do no wrong against their opponents in minor hockey action last weekend, earning a pair of shutouts. Against Rainy River, Chris Strachan, Matthew Beck and J.J. Roen each hit the twine for a 3-0 win. Then against Skates and Blades (Fort Frances), the Emo squad exploded […]
Dear sir: With regards to the meeting of the arena user groups, here are several points I’d like to make: oIt was likened to a game of charades. Nothing could be changed to accommodate the users because all decisions had been made previously, unilaterally, by the town. oThe chairman should […]
Dear editor: We are writing this letter to warn your readers that, when buying over-the-counter medication, to check the expiry date both on the outer packaging and on the container inside. Recently, after purchasing and using a common cough medication for a period of time without it being effective, the […]
Dear sir: I have been following the actions of town council with regards to the new ice facility since former Coun. George Blanc told “Ice for Kids” representatives and town citizens to raise $500,000 so a two-sheet facility could be built using the Dakota (St. Vital) building as a model. […]
Classical guitarist Jason Tuesday isn’t just one of the first aboriginal guitarists in Canada–he’s about to become the first to record his own CD. “Parlour Tricks: An Introduction” will be coming out in late spring, or perhaps as early as April. Tuesday, who’s already spent several hours in the recording […]
If you haven’t bought your turkey yet, or are looking for an alternative to cooking up a feast Christmas Day, you’re invited to share in the annual community dinner, organizer Dodi DeBenedet said. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Christmas Community Dinner is slated Dec. 25 from noon and […]
It will be the same old story for the new Rainy River District School Board, with trustees still waiting on the Harris government for direction in the new year. Gordon McBride and Judy Eluik, who were elected chair and vice-chair respectively at the board’s inaugural meeting last Wednesday, said they […]
His message could be summed up in three words–“Be a warrior.” That’s what “Litefoot,” a Native American role model, actor, motivator and rap artist, told those gathered here at the Oh-Shki-Be-Ma-Te-Ze-Win, Weechi-it-te-win Family Services and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Authority Christmas celebration last Thursday. And his message was aimed […]
