Staff Almost exactly three years and many close calls later, the Muskie boys’ soccer team finally has a much sought-after win. Tyler Ruppenstein’s goal was the difference as Fort High blanked the Simcoe Composite School Sabres (Simcoe) 1-0 yesterday afternoon in its second game at the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships in […]
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Heather Latter Sophie Donaldson made some giant bubbles during a family barbecue at Robert Moore School yesterday in conjunction with a math and science event. Students and their families were able to try their hand at building a large cube out of boxes, creating a balloon-powered car, a ramp challenge, […]
Staff NWOSSAA success did not translate to similar accomplishments at the provincial level for the Muskies’ track-and-field contingent yesterday. The three members of the black-and-gold who saw action on the first day of the OFSAA championships in Toronto were unable to nab a medal or even emerge from the preliminary […]
Duane Hicks If you’re going to get behind the wheel, put down your smartphone. The province passed the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act this week, increasing fines for distracted driving from the current range of $60-$500 to $300-$1,000. Distracted drivers who are convicted also will get three demerit points upon […]
Joey Payeur It was time to go fishing for Devlin’s Kelvin Caul, foreground, and Ted Heyens of Stratton as last year’s runners-up headed out on the Rainy River this morning for the launch of the 14th-annual Emo Walleye Classic. Some 29 teams hit the water, with weigh-ins set for 3:30 […]
Duane Hicks Voyageur Lion Christina Carrier received a plaque from fellow Lion Bill Michl for being “top convict” in the club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser held May 23. Carrier raised a whopping $930 on her own. The event generated about $5,000 in all, which will go towards Special Olympics […]
the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake Fire #14, located near Jubilee Lake, was listed as “under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, Thunder Bay Fire #25, located on an island on Myles Lake, was declared “out” at 0.8 ha. […]
Lindsay Campbell Participants of “Getting back to our roots: an intro to gardening” shared helpful tips and memories on gardening yesterday afternoon following an interactive lesson on planting. The workshop, which ran from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., was facilitated by Bonita Ford, who is a member with the Permaculture Institute of […]
Joey Payeur Shelby Tymkin made her first career pitching appearance for the Fort Frances Mud Dogs last night in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action against the Couchiching Lady Raiders. But she had a rough debut as Couchiching romped to a 27-1 win in five innings. Other games yesterday […]
Joey Payeur It was a good night for Erin Gustafson, right, and Al’s Racquet Stringing as they downed Karleah Bonk and Taggs/Source for Sports 7-4 in women’s Borderland Soccer League action here yesterday evening. Sara Kellar had four goals for Al’s (2-0) while Claire Crichton added two and Gustafon scored […]
Cameron Penney FFHS senior band members performed a melody of various tunes from the musical “Grease” last night at the Townshend Theatre. The show marked the penultimate performance for the senior band before they display their musical talents together one last time at the graduation ceremony on June 25.
Lindsay Campbell Mark Fitzgerald, a JK student at St. Michael’s School, showed off a wacky coiffure this morning for “Crazy Hair Day” there.
