Staff Not many wars go down in the record books as a draw but the this year’s “Border Battle” was exactly that. Lexi Edwards scored all four goals as the International Falls Broncos rallied to a 4-3 win over the host Muskie girls’ hockey team in exhibition action last night. […]
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Joey Payeur Muskie Claire Sandelovich was denied this third-period scoring chance by International Falls’ goalie Kalaya McConnell during the Broncos’ 4-3 win in exhibition action last night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Staff Not many people profess to enjoying Mondays but Lucas DeBenedet and the Fort Frances Lakers weren’t complaining yesterday. DeBenedet was chosen as the Amyotte’s Awards & Promotions Corp. player-of-the-week after recording six points in two Laker victories last week. The 19-year-old from International Falls has at least one point […]
Heather Latter Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, gave a presentation yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library in conjunction with Alzheimer Awareness Month. With women representing 72 percent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer Society is informing women in their 40s […]
Press Release Federal Environment minister Leona Aglukkaq yesterday announced New Gold’s proposed Rainy River Project, located in Chapple Township, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The minister has identified in her environmental assessment decision statement the conditions the proponent must meet with respect to mitigation measures and […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is looking for a means to humanely get rid of Canada geese, which have been flocking to the area in increasing numbers over the past few years. In a report from the Planning & Development executive committee, bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere said […]
Staff Jarred Taylor has had a three-day stretch that would have fit in perfectly with Wayne Gretzky’s legendary season as a 10-year-old. Taylor fired five goals to pace the Muskie boys’ hockey team to a 12-1 wipeout of the host Sioux Lookout Warriors today. Bantam ‘AA’ call-up Sullivan Shortreed made […]
It will be mostly clear tonight, with an overnight low of minus-28 C (18 below zero F) that will feel more like minus-29 to minus-34 (20-30 below) thanks to south winds. Look for increasing clouds tomorrow, with a high of minus-10 (14) that feels more like minus-32 to minus-37 (25-35 […]
the OPP Yesterday around 9:40 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers were dispatched to a single-motor vehicle collision on Highway 11, about 1.7 km west of Gehl Lake. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an unoccupied red pickup truck in the south ditch with the engine on and […]
Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts committee is hoping talented performers of all ages will audition for its talent show. The group is hosting a “Fort Frances Has Talent” fundraiser in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Auditions are set for Wednesday (Jan. 14) at 5 p.m. […]
Staff Although it will be a while before the 2015 municipal budget is passed, town council will vote tonight on a bylaw to institute an interim tax levy. As in previous years, the interim levy is equal to about half of the total amount of taxes property owners paid in […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers continue to fly high—and just brought some new passengers along for the ride. Nick Minerva scored twice as the Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-3 victory over the host Thunder Bay North Stars on Friday night. “I think Nick’s […]
