The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–Fernando Romero’s major-league debut for Minnesota carried the extra weight of a Twins’ team that won only once in its previous 12 games. No pressure, kid. Well, he sure didn’t appear to feel any. Romero kept Toronto scoreless while pitching into the sixth inning, giving the […]
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The Associated PressJosh Dubow SAN JOSE, Calif.–Marcus Sorensen and Joonas Donskoi delivered the fast start San Jose coach Peter DeBoer wanted, and Martin Jones did the rest, to help the Sharks tie their second-round playoff series with Vegas at two games apiece. Sorensen and Donskoi scored in the first period, […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Wednesday, May 9 will mark the return of the famous Scott Woods band to the area. Tickets for this presentation of “Fiddling Up a Storm” may be purchased at the Emo Legion (123 Jessie St.) or by calling 482-2250. You also can purchase by phone with a […]
Duane Hicks Cynthia Hudson, left, and Chantal Derendorf admired a gift box up for bid in the silent auction at Sunday afternoon’s “Mama Needs to Relax” fundraiser at Robert Moore School gym. The event once again saw the generous support of district businesses and residents when it came to donated […]
Duane Hicks In the spirit of the work done on Scott Street last year, as well as the building of the Rainy Lake Square, McTaggarts is getting a facelift. Kyle Glowasky Contracting began work last week on the storefront of the Scott Street mainstay and will be giving it a […]
Sam Odrowski As warmer weather arrives to the district, so does the increased risk of a person or their pets stepping on used needles. The melting snow has uncovered an increased number of needles that are being reported to the Fort Frances Bear Clan Patrol, a community safety and wellness […]
Duane Hicks Chiropractic assistant Hailey McEvoy, left, and chiroprator Dr. Cody Caul chatted with Lysandra Hector at the Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre booth on Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo.
Duane Hicks Nicole Broman, left, and her niece, Madison Rheault, checked out a soap set on display along with some jewellery in the “Retreat Boutique” section of the “Mama Needs to Relax” spring luncheon here on Sunday afternoon.
Sam Odrowski FFHS teacher Sarah Arpin, who helped organize the inaugural “Walk for Water” event last Thursday, walked around the track at Fort High with her son Austin, and daughter, Peyton. Those who walked the track had a chance to wear weighted backpacks that simulated what those in Third World […]
Sam Odrowski Residents from across the district gathered at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday for the first cattle sale of the year. Some 1,535 cattle were sold for a total of almost $1.85 million. The annual spring sale was well-attended and brought a significant payday to many of the […]
Press Release With more than 90 entries, this year is shaping up to be the biggest to date for the 11th-annual Gun and Hobby Show set for this Saturday (May 5) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. New to the event this year are Roberta Oliver […]
Duane Hicks Sue Ball checked out a nice summer top in the “Retreat Boutique” set up at the “Mama Needs to Relax” fundraiser Sunday afternoon at the Robert Moore School gym. Just one of many ways to raise funds at the event, the boutique sold donated clothing, soaps, and other […]
