Nicholas Donaldson The competition was formidable at the annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival cribbage tournament Saturday. The tournament began at 11:30 a.m. and ran until mid-afternoon, with Pat and Mel Borgen from Baudette, Mn. coming out on top to win two $75 Dalseg’s gift cetificates and $40 in cash.
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The Canadian Press ST. JOHN’S, N.L.–Adam Casey has enjoyed a rather nomadic Tim Hortons Brier experience since making his debut at the national men’s curling championship five years ago. He made three appearances with Brad Gushue’s team from Newfoundland and Labrador before skipping his own rink out of P.E.I. the […]
The Associated PressPaul Newberry HAMPTON, Ga.–From Brad Keselowski’s perspective, it was just a matter of things evening out. Sure, he slipped away from Atlanta Motor Speedway with a victory that seemed downright improbable most of the day. Then again, he’s been on other side, too. “We’ve had races where we’ve […]
The Canadian PressLaurence Heinen CALGARY–The Calgary Flames are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now but they know they’re still not perfect. Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist as the Flames beat the N.Y. Islanders 5-2 yesterday afternoon to earn their seventh-straight win. Four of […]
Duane Hicks Jack Pavier tried to get a shot past the “Hole-y Beaver” during “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!” on Saturday afternoon outside the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The library was a beehive of activity as hundreds of children participated in activities while enjoying snacks both inside and outside. […]
Joey Payeur The Memorial Sports Centre staff that maintains the Ice For Kids Arena might have some extra work to do today to repair the well-worn path to the penalty box. Some two dozen minors (12 to each team) were handed out in Game 1 of the NorWOSSA boys’ hockey […]
Staff Read all about it! As part of the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s Customer Service Celebration this month, stories of exemplary customer service now can be viewed online at www.rrfdc.on.ca/customer-service-celebration All “Customer Service Champions” also will be recognized in a large ad in this week’s Fort Frances Times. A […]
The Canadian PressLinda Givetash VANCOUVER–A first-responder training centre in British Columbia is looking to help emergency crews reduce and manage post-traumatic stress through a new online course. The self-directed program was developed by the Justice Institute of B.C. in New Westminster, which trains paramedics, corrections officers, and other law enforcement […]
Joey Payeur Muskie James Gushulak had the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints going in circles trying to keep up with him during Fort High’s 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the NorWOSSA boys’ hockey final yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena.
The Associated Press MEXICO CITY–The Mexico Championship put on quite a show in its debut as a World Golf Championships event. So did Dustin Johnson. In his first tournament as No. 1 in the world, Johnson gave every indication he planned on staying at the top for a while. Even […]
Joey Payeur The top line for the Muskie girls’ hockey team was a threat all night–both to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints and their own chances. In the end, everything worked out for the best for the black-and-gold, who earned a 4-2 win Friday night at the Ice For Kids […]
Staff Two matches down, but their spirits are still up. The 16th-ranked Muskies put up a good fight early but couldn’t sustain the pressure and lost 2-0 (25-21/25-10) to the sixth-seeded St. Mary’s Crusaders (Hamilton) in their opening match at the OFSAA ‘AA’ girls’ volleyball championship this morning in Belleville. […]
