Ten rinks signed up for the third Boxing Day bonspiel at the Emo curling club, which was organized by Dave Hughes. Dr. Kim and Geoff Pearce made a pancake breakfast for all the registrants to start the event while Emo Coun. Gary Judson collected donations from more than 30 businesses […]
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Colin Drombolis was unstoppable last Wednesday, sweeping all of his opponents 3-0, including Jason Kabel in the final, to capture the ‘A’ division of the annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament here. The consolation winner was Steve Boileau, who beat Chad Faragher 3-1 in their final match. John Sivonen, meanwhile, […]
As another ice-fishing season is about to get underway, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield reminds winter anglers to stay safe on the ice and review the new fishing regulations. “The key to enjoying this popular winter activity is to play it safe,” said Cansfield. “If you are not sure about […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team ended 2007 with a bronze-medal finish at the annual Hilltopper Holiday Classic in Duluth, Mn. after facing some stiff American competition and being held to some of their most humbling outings this season. “Those are the teams we need to play against,” head coach Shane […]
Two dozen participants battled it out in five divisions at the Sunset Country Squash Club’s Christmas Break tournament. In the ‘A’ division, Anniss Seid went undefeated to claim first place, with Donny Brown in second. Joel Skirten, meanwhile, played very well en route to an undefeated record and first place […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team is heading into 2008 in first place in NorWOSSA—and don’t think for a second that they aren’t aware of it. In fact, the ever-humble squad quietly is celebrating its league-leading 4-2-0 record while readying for a strong second half of the season. “It’s the first […]
With the SIJHL season starting back up after the holiday break, several Fort Frances Jr. Sabres are leaving their homes out west and returning to their home away from home here in Fort Frances. Six members are listed on the team’s website with hometowns outside of Northwestern Ontario—hometowns that, in […]
Michael Nelson skated, danced, and jumped along the ice during his long practice, looking every bit a young, blonde 14-year-old. He stood out both for looking the picture of an agile and confident figure skater—and as the only boy on the ice. Suddenly, he lost his footing and the graceful […]
A winning end to 2007 was too much to ask for the Muskies at the annual Hilltopper Holiday Classic in Duluth, Mn. last week, settling for third place after some tough battles against bristly American competition. “Those are the teams we need to play against,” Muskie head coach Shane Bliss […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team passed one of its biggest tests—and most anticipated game—with flying colours here last Friday, blanking the International Falls Broncos 4-0. “It was a real good win for the team, it was a real team-builder, and a real good win form the home crowd,” Muskie head […]
Hockey fans in Schreiber—and throughout the Superior International Junior Hockey League—got a big Christmas present when the league announced the Diesels would not fold after all following a late-developing sale to a local ownership group. The SIJHL spent much of last week scrambling to amend its schedule and reconsider current […]
Another chapter in the Muskies-Falls Broncos rivalry was written Friday night as the black-and-gold blanked the visitors 4-0. “It was a real good win for the team, it was a real team-builder and a real good win form the home crowd,” said Muskie head coach Shane Bliss. “We knew we […]
