Joey Payeur Muskie assistant captain Lauren Hamilton was a little overexuberant in her screening of St. Thomas Aquinas Saints’ goalie Sarah From–receiving a penalty for goaltender interference during the third period of Fort High’s 4-2 win in Game 1 of the NorWOSSA girls’ hockey final Friday night at the Ice […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers took it on their collective chins twice over the weekend–virtually ensuring the squad will open the SIJHL playoffs on the road as the fifth seed. First, the last-place Minnesota Iron Rangers (7-44-2) snapped a 22-game losing streak by doubling the Lakers 4-2 down in Hoyt […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber Giving indigenous people a greater say in the operation of national parks and the creation of new protected areas is on the agenda at a major conference in Alberta this week. First Nations’ leaders and officials from the federal and provincial governments will review proposals that […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson MEXICO CITY–Rory McIlroy leaned over and rested his hand on the top of his driver. At the turn, waiting for the green to clear, he twirled half of a bagel in his finger and then ducked inside a tent to sit on a table. In his […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Some bottles of vodka are being recalled in Ontario because the alcohol content is about double what it should be. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says labels on one batch of Georgian Bay Vodka shows 40 percent alcohol by volume, but the alcohol content actually is […]
Joey Payeur A funny thing happened on the way to the inevitable NorWOSSA girls’ hockey final. It didn’t turn out to be so inevitable after all. The Muskie girls’ hockey team will go for its fourth-straight league crown beginning tonight at 7:15 at the Ice For Kids Arena. But for […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s English Catholic teachers have ratified an agreement to extend their contracts past the next provincial election. Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association voted 87 percent in favour of the two-year extension, which gives them four percent in raises and gives the Liberal government […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of five (41) and low around minus-five (23). Mostly sunny skies are forecast for Sunday, along with the high soaring to 15 (59) and […]
Submitted Ember van der Kroef was playing “Beach I Spy” yesterday during a “Beach Day” party in Ms. Richards’ class at Robert Moore School. The Grade 1 students turned their classroom into a tropical paradise and had a fun-filled day with beach-themed crafts, snacks, games, and activities. The idea for […]
Duane Hicks The Huffman Court subdivision’s newest addition–modular home shipped from New Brunswick that arrived yesterday–now is being moved into place using a crane. The future residence of Glenn Treftlin will mark the fourth home built at Huffman Court so far. Lots sales are going well for the town, with […]
Submitted The Fort Frances “Pairs ‘n Squares” club is offering lessons for beginners in a bid to boost its numbers.
Falls JournalWhitney Jackson Square dancing isn’t all crinoline skirts. The dress is casual for lessons and weekly dances. But four times a year, the Fort Frances “Pairs ‘n Squares” Square and Round Dance Club dresses up for special events. Club president Miriam Burchell likes to reminisce on her own parents’ […]
