Joey Payeur Lakers’ Brandon Bodnar rung up 49 saves to try his best to keep his team’s hopes alive before getting beat by Derek McPhail of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in overtime in a series-clinching 2-1 win for the visitors Tuesday night in their best-of-sevem semi-final showdown.
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Duane Hicks Julie Lowry perused one of the tables of books yesterday during the first day of the annual fundraiser book sale at Revco Carpet. The sale continues today and tomorrow from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and again Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. The public can drop by the store (950 Fifth […]
From the OPP Three people have been charged following an ongoing joint investigation into drug trafficking in Kenora. Shortly after 4 a.m. this morning, police executed a search warrant on a residence in the north end of Kenora. Two men and a woman were arrested at the scene. A search […]
It was a slow start to Borderland’s second-annual National Autism Awareness Day Walk on Sunday as the event drew in several community members of all ages. Many of those on hand wore blue in support of autism, with some even wearing blue capes. –Photo courtesy of Whitney Jackson (Falls Journal)
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–The Ontario Autism Coalition is calling on the Liberal government to boost supports for the 20,000 children with autism in the province’s schools. In a report released Tuesday, the group recommends the province review special education funding, and provide more training for teachers and educational staff […]
Staff A new online petition is asking Fort Frances council to change the name of Colonization Road here. The petition, which was started yesterday by Dawson Mihichuk on change.org, can be found at bit.ly/2oIb8WP “Colonization Road has put Fort Frances on the map for all the wrong reasons, with national […]
The Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–Kyle Lowry didn’t look rusty in his return for the Toronto Raptors last night. After missing 18 games with a wrist injury, Lowry played 42 minutes and had 27 points and 10 assists to help the Raptors overcome a 20-point, first-half deficit in a 105-102 […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong EDMONTON–The numbers are in Brad Gushue’s favour at the Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. He posted impressive wins yesterday over Jaap Van Dorp of the Netherlands and Japan’s Yusuke Morozumi to extend his unbeaten streak to nine games. Gushue has outscored his opponents 77-29 overall and […]
Staff Two trips to Atikokan in five days paid off with an assured journey to Kenora next week for those who love raising a racket. A total of 11 Muskies earned berths at the NorWOSSA badminton finals this coming Wednesday after nabbing top-three finishes yesterday at the qualifier in Atikokan. […]
Staff Once again, the birdies will not be flying at Fort Frances High School. The Fort Frances Badminton Club announced this week that it is cancelling its annual tournament for the second-straight year due to insufficient registration numbers. Any questions regarding the tournament can be sent to Shari Bujold at […]
Staff The champs are still alive–barely. The London Knights, whose roster includes Fort Frances resident Cole Tymkin, will live to play another round after rallying from a 3-1 series deficit against the Windsor Spitfires in the opening round of the OHL playoffs. The defending Memorial Cup champs took Game 7 […]
Piano Division (Tuesday, April 4) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 9–1. (tie) Jacob Erickson (Honours) and Brianna Eldridge (Honours) 2. Mika Kooistra (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, 20th/21st Century Composers, Grade 9–1. Jacob Erickson (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, French Composers, Grade 9–1. (tie) Katelyn Bruyere (Honours) and Mika […]
