Jamie Mountain Getting up the ice quickly, and showing what you could do offensively, were just some of the things the new wave of Muskie boys’ hockey hopefuls were doing Monday afternoon during the first tryout session at the Ice For Kids Arena. The tryouts continue today before wrapping up […]
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Jamie Mountain The SIJHL pre-season officially is in the books and the Fort Frances Lakers now are looking forward to the regular season. The squad split a home-and-home series with the Red Lake Miners over the weekend to finish its exhibition schedule with a 3-1 record. The Lakers used a […]
Press Release In response to long-standing requests from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC), Transportation minister John Yakabuski announced safety training will be made available online for the first time. “We recognize that safety is critical, and it starts with proper rider training and licensing,” said Yakabuski. “We also […]
Jamie Mountain The Muskie football team is a prime example of the difference a week can make. After having to forfeit their WHSFL season-opener against the host Churchill Bulldogs back on Sept. 5 due to not having enough players showing up at practise, the black-and-gold were amped up and ready […]
Jamie Mountain Ethan Knutsen finished off a feed from teammate Isaac Baron (16) as he tied the game at 2-2 during the third period of the Fort Frances Lakers’ 3-2 overtime win against the Red Lake Miners on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers then fell […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #167 was located on an island in Abram Lake, about five km southwest of the town of Sioux Lookout. The 0.1-hectare blaze was listed as “not under control” at last report. There […]
The Canadian PressJordan PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–The Conservative opposition forced the Liberals onto the defensive yesterday as the governing party watched one of their own abruptly cross the floor to join the chorus of Tories declaring this was the prime minister’s “summer of failures.” Ontario Liberal MP Leona Alleslev made the […]
From the OPP On Sept. 12 around 11:50 p.m., a member of the Rainy River OPP conducted a vehicle stop in the Town of Rainy River. Through conversation with the driver, the officer determined he had alcohol in his body. The driver was arrested and transported to the Rainy River […]
The Canadian PressSheryl Ubelacker TORONTO–Canada’s ban on the main source of artificial trans fats came into effect yesterday, making it illegal for manufacturers to use the additive in any food made or imported into the country, as well as in any meals prepared in restaurants. The ban takes aim at […]
Jamie Mountain Katie Weatherston, an Olympic gold-medallist and former world champion hockey player from Thunder Bay, led some skating drills during the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s development camp yesterday evening at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). The camp runs through Thursday, with Novice taking to the ice at 5 p.m., […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–A historic defeat for the Baltimore Orioles wasn’t much different than the 106 that preceded it. Baltimore managed only three hits in falling to Toronto 5-0 last night and tied an Orioles’ record for losses in a season. “It’s frustrating, to say the least,” first baseman […]
The Associated PressAndrew Seligman CHICAGO–Khalil Mack once again put on the sort of havoc-wreaking show the Chicago Bears envisioned when they traded for the superstar pass rusher. Even better for them, they came away with the victory this time. Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson, and Prince […]
