Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team played well but ultimately came away with just a 1-3 record at the annual Loop Weekend Tournament in Thunder Bay over the weekend. Fort High opened tourney play on Friday with its lone win in a 4-1 decision over the Midget ‘A’ Queens. Captain […]
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Submitted Nearly 30 people came out to the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s ‘Snowshoeing in the Dark’ event on Saturday (Jan. 4). Thomas LePine spearheaded the event and Tom Shumaker led attendees throughout the evening, while Nicole LePine provided refreshments back at the chalet. The ski club hopes to draw […]
Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Noah Loveday got all tangled up with his Thief River Falls Norskies’ opponent near the blue line during the first period of his squad’s 6-3 loss on Saturday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers are next in action this Friday when they host […]
The first bunch of Kindergarten students walked through the doors of the new St. Mary School in Fort Frances this morning. The new school opens for its first day of classes today following a few delays, and consolidates the students from St. Michael’s and St. Francis schools. -Ken Kellar photo
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Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? Is it Boundless? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ANYWAY? AND HOW DOES IT RELATE TO THE FUTURE OF FORT FRANCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN? Chris Fields of Rynic Communications has been invited back to Fort Frances to conduct a series […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to 3 separate incidents in the past week involving counterfeit $50 bills being circulated in Fort Frances. Retailers and members of the public accepting $50 bills are cautioned to ensure the […]
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The Fort Frances Fire Department is doing a Christmas tree pickup in town this Saturday (Jan. 11). Those who would like their tree removed are asked to place it lengthwise on their curb by 1 p.m. on Saturday. “We just ask people to put them out where it’s visible, out […]
The Associated PressAya Batrawy DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as Washington and Tehran lob threats and take high-stakes steps toward a possible open conflict. President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday evening that if Iran attacks any American assets to avenge […]
By Brett Martel The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — After tight end Kyle Rudolph emerged from a purple swarm of celebrating Vikings near the corner of the end zone, he took an opportunity to mock those who doubted quarterback Kirk Cousins’ ability to come through in the clutch. “I’m just […]
By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Jadeveon Clowney knocked out Carson Wentz. Then, Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles. Wilson threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf, Marshawn Lynch had a rushing score and the Seahawks beat the Eagles 17-9 in the […]
By Joshua Clipperton The Canadian Press OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Akil Thomas was in the crowd two years ago when little-used Tyler Steenbergen scored the winning goal for Canada at the world juniors. Having just turned 18, he made a declaration to his friends. “I’m going to score that goal […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Lars Eller scored with 2:59 remaining in overtime after the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down in the final minute of regulation, completing a stunning 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. T.J. Oshie tied it with 14.2 seconds left, and Eller […]
