Jaret Brigham (Atikokan) and Donald Bolen (Stratton) won the $100 up for grabs Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 26-Nov. 1 were Andy Lebel (Manitouwadge), Val Stus (Atikokan), Catherine Hilgers (Thunder Bay), Joan Leduc […]

Heather Latter J.W. Walker student Logan Morris tested strips yesterday to determine the source of a simulated “outbreak” in the class. The science lesson investigating epidemics was taught by Lakehead University staffers Mary Chang and Brenda Magajna through the “BioTrek” program, which is funded by the Natural Science and Engineering […]

Submitted image This stunning print of “On a Wing” by local artist Cher Pruys, featuring the R.A.F. Pathfinders No. 635 aircrew with a Lancaster bomber, is among the silent auction items that will be up for bid next Thursday (Nov. 6) during “An Evening at the Officers’ Club,” a wine-and-cheese […]

Joey Payeur It was a toss-up which was the bigger story but both of them were happy tales to tell. The Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team clinched first place—and a berth in the NorWOSSA final next Friday—by edging the host Dryden Eagles 3-2 (25-10, 23-25, 25-20, 18-25, and 15-11) on […]

Press Release In order to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Hallowe’en, the Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind children, parents, and drivers of several Hallowe’en safety tips. Overwhelmed by the excitement of Hallowe’en, children may forget simple pedestrian safety rules. They have a tendency to dart onto roads or driveways […]

Duane Hicks Sunset County Ford sales consultant Bob Stuart loaded a case of Kraft Dinner into a Ford Escape yesterday at Safeway, where he was collecting food donations for the annual “We Scare Hunger” campaign. One lucky food donor will win 1,000 “Go Local” points.

Staff Just as the municipal election has wrapped up, the Fort France Chamber of Commerce is looking at an election of its own. The Chamber currently is seeking recommendations and nominations for its 2015 board of directors. Nomination forms can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.fortfranceschamber.com The nomination […]

Staff In addition to giving out candy to costumed kids on Hallowe’en, local residents also will be visited by Fort High students looking for non-perishable food items to give to a good cause. Student council members once again will participate in an event called “We Scare Hunger” by collecting food […]

Staff A power play with a short circuit caused the Fort Frances Lakers to have their night end with an unpleasant shock. Nicholas Nigro’s tally with 2:32 to go lifted the host Thunder Bay North Stars to a 3-2 victory last night. With the loss, the Lakers (10-5-1) saw its […]

Joey Payeur Hailey Beaudry thought she had met her Waterloo in Thunder Bay last week—but she actually will be there this Saturday. The Grade 12 Muskie runner looked to have been denied a third-straight trip to the OFSAA cross-country championships—by a mere 2.42 seconds—after finishing sixth out of 36 runners […]

Joey Payeur This was no dainty dozen. A gutsy group of Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s hockey players—all 12 of them—weren’t afraid to mix it up with more well-stocked opponents during RRCC’s ninth-annual Can-Am Tournament at Bronco Arena over the weekend. The result of the Voyageurs’ determination was a […]

Joey Payeur It might as well have been over after the first goal but the Muskie girls’ hockey team decided to pile on some more for fun. Grade 9 rookie Annalise Hayes had a hat trick to lead Fort High to a 6-0 victory over the Kelvin Clippers (Winnipeg) to […]