The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—The Miami Heat were pummelling the young Minnesota Timberwolves into submission, but couldn’t quite get the knockout punch they were looking for. Dwyane Wade delivered it. In a flash. Wade showed no ill effects from a migraine headache two days ago, scoring 25 points to lead the […]
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The Associated Press CINCINNATI—Andy Dalton plopped down in the chair and didn’t even wait for the first question. “A little different from last year, huh?” he said, his eyes widening. Different in every way—not only the Bengals’ quarterback but for his still unbeaten team, too. Dalton connected with tight end […]
The Canadian Press BANFF, Alta.—A couple of young tourists from Ontario managed to get away safely after doing nearly everything wrong in their encounter with a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. Hilary Grant and her friend were on a hike when they spotted a female grizzly from a distance. […]
Joey Payeur One week from today, NorWOSSA history could be made here. All four Muskie court teams were victorious in their regular-season finales yesterday against the visiting Dryden Eagles to allow each one to finish with perfect 8-0 records. All four also earned a bye to their respective league finals, […]
Staff Planning for the community Christmas dinner already is underway, with organizers looking for donations and volunteers for the 28th-annual event. Sandra Lange of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau said she’s sent out letters to businesses and service clubs asking for their support of the dinner, which will take place […]
Staff A short burst of California sunshine didn’t do Ryan Faragher any harm. The 25-year-old Fort Frances native was returned to the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) just two days after getting called up by the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. Faragher didn’t see any action in his short stint with the Gulls, […]
Duane Hicks Bob Stuart, left, and Brittany Strachan of Sunset Country Ford were outside Canada Safeway yesterday collecting donations for the dealership’s “We Scare Hunger/Free the Children” food drive. Drop by the dealership to donate a non-perishable food item and enter your name in a draw to win 1,000 “Go […]
Staff Robbie Bonthron’s generosity didn’t go unnoticed. The Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman yesterday was named the Amyotte’s Awards & Promotions Corp. player-of-the-week in the SIJHL. The 20-year-old native of Kaministiqua garnered five assists in a trio of Laker victories. Bonthron’s 16 points this season has him leading the team in […]
Heather Latter Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson and Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis kicked off the Legion’s annual poppy campaign Monday afternoon with a flag-raising at the Civic Centre. Poppies are available at various locations around town until Remembrance Day. In related news, the annual “Remembrance Day […]
Heather Latter Dominic Caul visited with “Zoey” and “Sabrina,” a pair of Sicilian donkeys owned by Shirley and Tom Morrish, yesterday during the Fort Frances Day Care’s fall family celebration. The event, for day-care children and their families, featured a light dinner, activities, and the petting zoo.
Duane Hicks George Armstrong Co. Ltd. was at the site of the former Rainy Lake Hotel yesterday afternoon covering the area with granular material. Makkinga Contracting, meanwhile, has been subcontracted by JMC Contracting to come in and do site servicing next week. A new sanitary service main will be put […]
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Mayor Roy Avis joined Riverside Community Counselling Services (RCCS) director Jon Thompson, back left, RCCS counsellor Gina Wonfor-Keast, PAR facilitator James Woods, RCCS counsellor Jacquee Loerzel, and Brenda Whitehead, and Ashlee Grimard of Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre to raise the flag Monday in recognition of November being “Woman Abuse Awareness […]
