Joey Payeur Nancy Indian of the Big Grassy Lynx used good judgment to take this pitch that was called a ball while Fort Frances Herricanes’ catcher Charity McMahon awaited its arrival from pitcher Micaela Jack during the first inning of yesterday evening’s 25-9 win by the Lynx at VanJura.
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Staff The area’s Medical Officer of Health is asking town council to consider an outdoor smoke-free bylaw for the Point Park beach. In a letter from Dr. Kit Young Hoon of the Northwestern Health Unit, she informed council that the Smoke-Free Ontario Act was amended to create smoke-free outdoor spaces […]
There is a 20 percent chance of showers this evening. Look for an overnight low of 10 C (50 F), along with south wind at five m.p.h. becoming westerly after midnight. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Expect a high of 25 […]
Staff It was a reasonable night to take a walk—so the Big Grassy Lynx decided to take a whole bunch of them. The Lynx had just eight hits but were the recipient of 19 free passes from the Fort Frances Herricanes, which paved the way to a 25-9 victory in […]
Duane Hicks The “Friends of the Museum” were busy Saturday morning beautifying the courtyard outside the Fort Frances Museum. Volunteers, including Dana Cridland, left, her sister, Danielle, and mom and “Friends” member, Caron, first cleared out the weeds and other plants, then planted pansies, marigolds, and other flowers the group […]
Heather Latter Those participating in the “Beat the Band” 5K run/walk took off from a location near the Hallett on Saturday morning. The fundraiser for the FFHS Band and Muskie track-and-field team saw 51 participants in the kids’ 1K event and 52 registered in the 5K distance.
Lindsay Campbell Kelly Jolicoeur, superintendent of the Fort Frances Jail, made a close shave on correctional officer Gloria Tibbs on Friday at “Locks for Locals,” a fundraiser for the Fort Frances Community Chest. The event—also featuring Sgt. Chris Bonner-Vickers having his long-time moustache shave off and a barbecue—raised about $2,300 […]
Lindsay Campbell Isagenix representatives Missy Andrusco and Catharine Peerenboom were “convicted” of feasting on wings and chips after a spirited squash match on Saturday. The two were participating in the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Jail or Bail” at the Memorial Sports Centre in conjunction with the trade show. The event […]
the MNRF It was a busy weekend for Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry FireRangers. Aerial detection discovered a new fire yesterday in Thunder Bay District about 50 km west of Lake Nipigon. The lightning-caused fire is burning on a small island on Myles Lake. It currently is listed as […]
There is a 30 percent chance of showers tonight, mainly before 11 p.m. Look for an overnight low of eight C (48 F) and south winds at five m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Expect a high of […]
Staff The town is calling in trappers to deal with a beaver problem. Beavers have been destroying trees in the back yard of a King’s Highway property and building a dam inside the main culvert which services the Walmart retention pond and the Biddeson Creek system from the north side […]
Staff The new kids in town are on the board. The expansion Fort Frances Mud Dogs recorded their first point of the season last night with a 3-3 tie against the host Big Island Wildcats in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action. Candace Handorgan homered for the Wildcats (0-1-1) […]
