Staff In what will come as a shock to few, the Muskie cross-country team dazzled at the NWOSSAA championships yesterday on the Kamview Ski Trails in Thunder Bay. The black-and-gold saw eight of their 13 runners qualify for the all-Ontarios, slated for Nov. 3 in Burlington. Fort High finished fourth […]
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Duane Hicks Long-term care resident “Lance” (Rob Tovey) fondly recalled his glory days while “Jerry” (Darryl Allan) looked on in a scene from “Monday at the Manor” during a dress rehearsal last night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The comedy–written and directed by Tracy Gibson–will be performed as a dinner theatre […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup Ottawa wants to make it free and fast for Canadians to obtain criminal pardons for simple pot possession, but Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale made it clear yesterday the government does not support the push for conviction records to be destroyed outright. Goodale said legislation is […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–A new superstar, a new head coach, and a victory for the new-look Raptors to open what’s been one of the most-anticipated NBA regular seasons for Toronto in a while. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto’s prized off-season acquisition, had 24 points and 12 rebounds in his first real […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel BATH, Ont.–Serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo pleaded unsuccessfully for a second chance yesterday, arguing low self-esteem drove him to commit the sexually-twisted crimes he now rues and that he no longer poses any threat to the public. Bernardo made his pitch for parole before a […]
Duane Hicks Irish Mythen kicked off Tour de Fort’s 2018-19 season Tuesday evening with a concert at the Townshend Theatre. The Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter amazed the nearly-packed house with her powerful voice, poignant songwriting, and engaging story-telling. There still are a few passports left for the cost of $135 each, which […]
Sam Odrowski The Ministry of Education currently is seeking input from parents, students, educators, and interested individuals or organizations to help improve Ontario’s school curriculum. The consultations are starting here in Northwestern Ontario and will be focused on building a new Health and Physical Education (sex-ed) curriculum, improving student performance […]
Staff Three of the four Muskie court teams came away victorious against the Dryden Eagles in NorWOSSA action here Tuesday afternoon. The junior girls’ basketball squad downed Dryden 42-35 to improve their league record to 4-1. Keisha Debungie led the black-and-gold offensively with a 20-point performance. Justine Linklater and Tatum […]
Press Release Bill Durst will be performing live at the Copper River Inn here on Friday, Oct. 19 as part of his “Good Good Lovin” CD tour. The show features Jack Richardson Hall-of-Fame members Bill Durst and his writing partner, bassist Joe DeAngelis of the pioneering classic Canadian rock band, […]
Staff The Ice For Kids Arena was the place to be Tuesday night if you like thrilling hockey. A hat trick by captain Nick Lucas helped spur the Fort Frances Lakers (5-4-0-0) to a wild 6-4 win over the Dryden GM Ice Dogs in SIJHL action. After recently returning to […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will see spotty afternoon showers, with a high of eight (460 and low back down to minus-seven (19). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to 20 […]
Voting for the municipal election (telephone/internet only) continues today through to Monday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. “Monday at the Manor,” a two-act comedy dinner theatre written and directed by Tracy Gibson, will be performed today through Saturday (Oct. 18-20) at La Place Rendez-Vous. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., with […]
