William Robert Gadd, 82, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home, passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gloria; parents, Nelson and Helena Gadd; and brother-in-law, Albert Felix. Bill is survived by his daughter, Catherine (Todd) Bruyere; […]
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Brian Alexander Gibson passed away on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at the Woodstock Hospital in his 75th year. Brian is survived by his brothers, Garry (LouAnne) and Murray (Margie); as well as three nieces and three nephews. Brian was predeceased by his sister, Heather Lewis, in February, 2015. A memorial […]
It is with great sadness that the children of Maxine Inkster announce the passing of their beloved mother, at the age of 86, on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 after a sudden and brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Jim; son-in-law, Ernie Calder; daughter-in-law, Debbie Hebert-Inkster; […]
Kyle Anthony Smith (‘Miskwaanahki’ Bizhew Dotem), of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Ont., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. He was born on Aug. 12, 1997 in Winnipeg, Man., the son of Gary (Crystal) Smith and Crystal Morrison. Kyle loved visiting his family […]
Les Baker lined up a shot en route to capturing the gold medal in the billiards event as Fort Frances hosted the District 1A Senior Games on June 5-6.
Team U.S.A. prevailed 8-6 over Team Canada back on Nov. 28 to capture the SIJHL’s annual all-star game for the second-straight year. Fort Frances hosted the game and a skills competition beforehand–that Team Canada won 8-4–this year, which drew almost 500 fans to the Ice For Kids Arena.
Muskie captain Annalise (CC) Hayes was tripped up in her attempt to cut towards Dryden’s goal but it was the black-and-gold who wound up grounding the Eagles by sweeping the best-of-three NorWOSSA final. Fort High went on to finish fourth at the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championships later in March in Timmins […]
Anthony Andrusco returned the ball with all his might during a doubles match on Sept. 1 in conjunction with the first tennis tournament held in Fort Frances in more than a decade thanks to the new courts here. Unfortunately, singles play scheduled for the following day was cancelled due to […]
The Muskie boys’ curling rink of Chris Silver (skip), Daniel Vandenbrand, Jason Bazylewski, Owen Riches, and Ben Olson defeated Widdifield (North Bay) 6-3 in the gold-medal final to be crowned provincial champs on home ice as Fort Frances hosted the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships back in March. The […]
Sekina Scheibler and Ellie Petsnick were named the top male and female athletes of the year at the annual Muskie awards banquet held in June.
Former NHL star Theoren Fleury held a workshop entitled “Reflections on Healing and Trauma, a One-Day Conversation with Theo Fleury,” at the Couchiching multi-use facility on Dec. 6. The workshop aimed to help those dealing with traumatic experiences to open up in a safe, community-like atmosphere so they could begin […]
Steven Johnson (11), Aidan DeGagne (14), and Ilka Milne (10) looked to get off to a good start during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s inaugural “Rainy Lake Loppet” held in early February at the Rocky Inlet trails east of town. Some 20 skiers, ranging in age from four to […]
