From the MNRF A Sault Ste. Marie man has been fined $1,000 for failing to attach a game seal to a deer. David Burmaster pleaded guilty to failing to immediately attach his game seal to a white-tailed deer. Court heard that on Oct. 23, a conservation officer on patrol on […]
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Staff At least two familiar faces will suit up again for the Fort Frances Lakers this coming season. Defenceman Connor Keith and forward Jack Bernie became the first two players from last year’s squad to have their return confirmed by the team earlier this week. Keith, an 18-year-old from Kenora, […]
Staff It was tough to tell what was causing Sheldon Kelly Sr. more agony: his injury or watching his son struggle for the first time in taking his place. On the other side, it was the opposite scenario as the father replaced the son with positive results. The Stratton Eagles […]
Staff They had some flash in their splash. The premiere performers for the Fort Frances Aquanauts were justly rewarded for another great season at the squad’s annual year-end awards banquet last Wednesday at Sha Sha Resort east of International Falls. The award winners included: •Freestyle–Callum Galusha and Ayiana Gagne •Breaststroke–Edward […]
Press Release Four athletes and two builders make up the 2017 slate of inductees to enter the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame at the 36th-annual induction dinner and ceremonies set for Saturday, Sept. 30 in Thunder Bay. They include: Athletes •John Jones of Thunder Bay enjoyed a successful auto […]
Press Release Summer is now in full swing and the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging all residents and visitors to get out from behind the screens and spend time getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Grab a friend, family member, or pet and try out a local trail on […]
Joey Payeur If Team Ontario has as much teamwork going for it as two of its squad members do, it is going to be in great shape. Supportive sisters Jacy and Ayiana Gagne, members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts, will be part of the province’s contingent at the North American […]
From the MNRF Two Michigan men have been fined a total of $1,500 for migratory bird hunting offences. Christopher Rigoni of Iron Mountain and Thomas Olsen of Vulcan pleaded guilty and each were fined $750 for shooting more than their daily bag limit of ducks. In addition, both men received […]
Press Release Ontario is investing in free online textbooks and educational resources for students to make college and university more affordable and accessible. Advanced Education and Skills Development minister Deb Matthews, also the minister responsible for digital government, made the announcement last week at eCampusOntario, alongside partners in digital education. […]
Joey Payeur To say Felicia (Felix) Blasky was starstruck would be overstating it by quite a bit. But that’s not to say the Fort Frances resident wasn’t excited to receive the Northern Ontario Section Volunteer of Excellence Award at the 2017 Skate Canada Gala & Awards Ceremony held June 2 […]
Staff Connor Keith’s debut season with the Fort Frances Lakers was so good, he’s getting an encore. The SIJHL squad announced yesterday the 18-year-old defenceman from Kenora has committed to return for the upcoming season. Keith was named the team’s top rookie last season after posting 18 points in 45 […]
Staff In the spirit of James Naismith, the Canadian who invented basketball in 1891, the “Fun in the Sun” committee is hosting a 3-on-3 tournament for students in Grades 6-8 on Canada Day. But those with hoop dreams had better act fast if they want to play–the deadline to register […]
