Submitted byJanet Lambert On Monday, the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary hosted a Christmas luncheon for all the auxiliaries under the Riverside umbrella. Members from the La Verendrye, Emo, and Rainycrest auxiliaries were present, as well as Bill Gushulak and Deane Cunningham from the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Judy Webster, […]
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Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Emo Legion’s annual $1,000 dance will take place this Saturday night (age of majority required). Call the Legion for more information at 482-2250. A 50/50 draw also will held that night so be sure to purchase a ticket. The money certainly would come in handy, especially […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie forward Reece McQuaker looked to circle the puck from behind her own net during the third period of Fort High’s 5-2 win over the Dryden Eagles on Monday night at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre. McQuaker had an assist on the night to help the black-and-gold’s cause.
Jamie Mountain This week sees both the Muskie girls’ and boys’ hockey teams with multiple games on their schedules. The girls’ kicked off action Monday night with an impressive 5-2 win over the Dryden Eagles at the Emo/La Vallee Community Centre. The victory avenged a 5-4 overtime loss the Muskies […]
Jamie Mountain Local youths had a blast on the ice while participating in the Canada 150 “Skating Day” held Sunday afternoon at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The event, which was free to the community and ran from 1-3 p.m., featured free skating instruction, on-ice games, and face-painting, as well as […]
Jamie Mountain Junior Muskie Michael Vanderaa looked to stuff Connor Lind of the Atikokan Voyageurs on Friday during an exhibition tournament held here. The black-and-gold went on to win the game 29-15 en route to a perfect 4-0 record for the weekend. Also competing in the tournament were the Kenora […]
From the MNRF Two eastern Ontario men have been fined a total of $4,500 for moose hunting offences. Glen Hall, of Smiths Falls, pleaded guilty and was fined $2,500 for discharging a firearm from a roadway and $1,000 for making a false statement to a conservation officer. Scott McGonegal, of […]
It’s that time of year again when you need to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Now that you have checked it twice, and found out who was naughty and who was nice, the shopping must get done. If you have someone that hopefully made it to […]
of Chris Marchand/Dryden Observer The Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team looked to return the ball during a game Friday in Dryden. Each year, a 12-team exhibition tournament is hosted there and the black-and-gold ended up claiming the silver medal.
Jamie Mountain Former OHL goalie Brock McGillis was at the Townshend Theatre last Wednesay to share with Fort High students his struggles of being a closeted pro athlete, as well as to share his empowering message of self-love and inclusion while also aiming to change the perceptions of LGBTQ athletes […]
Jamie Mountain These are trying times for the Fort Frances Lakers. Mired in a seven-game losing skid, the team continues to fight to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan believes mental mistakes at inopportune times during games really has hindered […]
Jamie Mountain A prisoner to the guilt of being gay he is no longer. Former OHL goalie Brock McGillis was at the Townshend Theatre here last Wednesday to share his empowering message with Fort High students of self-love and inclusion while aiming to help change the negative perceptions of LGBTQ […]
