Staff Several district high school badminton players have advanced to the all-Ontarios set for this Thursday through Saturday in Windsor. Muskie Aaron Bujold booked his spot by going undefeated in senior boys’ singles play at the NWOSSAA championships last Wednesday in Thunder Bay. In senior girls’ play, fellow Muskie Michaela […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers yesterday announced that forward Jack Bernie has committed to the University of Southern Maine to play for the Huskies’ hockey program next season. Bernie will join fellow Lakers’ alumnus Maverick Lynes, who was a freshman with the Huskies this past season. “We thank Jack for […]
Jamie Mountain It was a solid showing overall for the Muskie track-and-field contingent at the Bronco Booster Track & Field Invite varsity meet held Tuesday at Falls High School. Sekina Scheibler claimed top spot in boys’ discus with a throw of 137′,08.25″ while Aaron Scheibler was right behind at 105′,50″. […]
Staff It was a “banner” weekend for a group of Fort Frances bowlers in Kenora. The local contingent garnered 41 points overall to capture the annual “Aggregate” tournament that pits the four clubs making up Sunset Country competing against each other in various divisions. Balmertown was next with 28 total […]
Staff Chicago Blackhawks’ defenceman Duncan Keith was among the 31 NHL players nominated for the this year’s King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice, and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. Nominees for […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has launched a free iOS (Apple) mobile application for smartphones and tablets called the Healthy Environments app. This is the first app to launch in our “NWHUConnect” app suite, which will enable the public to interact with health unit programs from their mobile devices. […]
Staff The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards night on Sunday in the auditorium of the Memorial Sports Centre. Here is a list of the winners: Novice •Most Valuable Goalie–Elezar Andrusco •Most Valuable Player–Gavin Hill •Most Valuable Defense–Noah Morrisseau •Most Sportsmanlike Player–Drake Bodnar •Team Award for Most […]
From the MNRF A Winnipeg man was fined $2,400 for fishing-related offences. Barry Golin was convicted after a trial and fined $1,800 for obstructing a fisheries officer, $250 for fishing without a licence, $200 for fishing with too many lines, and $150 for having open liquor. In addition, he received […]
Press Release For the first time, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Kenora District Office will operate the Ogimaa Binesiiyog Stewardship Youth Ranger Partnership Program. This successful program, operating since 2013 in Fort Frances, was made possible through a partnership between the MNRF, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre, […]
Press Release Renowned Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his all-star band present “Fiddling Up A Storm!” on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Emo. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children aged six-12 (those five and under are free), which are […]
Staff The local Shooting Stars Bantam girls’ hockey team went undefeated at the inaugural Westy’s 3-on-3 tournament over the weekend in Dryden. Competing in the combined Bantam/Midget division, the squad compiled a 4-0 record to finish in top spot. The first game saw the Shooting Stars cruise to a 9-2 […]
From the MNRF A Schreiber man has been fined $5,000 for hunting offences. Michael Souliere pleaded guilty and was fined $2,000 for trespassing to hunt, $1,500 for shooting from a roadway, and $1,500 for abandoning a deer and allowing it to spoil. He also was given a two-year hunting suspension. […]
