Staff Knox United Church has secured a spot in the semi-final round of the Aviva Community Fund Challenge. The submission for its renewal project to make the building more accessible received enough votes in the initial round to finish in 14th place in the $50,000-$100,000 category. The top 15 vote […]
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Joey Payeur The Ice For Kids Arena became the Vela-drome for a night. Matt Vela had a hat trick, and Bowen Alcock netted the game-winner with 2:52 left in the third, as the Fort Frances Lakers doubled the English River Miners 4-2 in SIJHL action Saturday. “[Vela] had a strong […]
Joey Payeur With a playoff spot on the line, Brayden Coulis was “Mr. Everything” for the West Kildonan Wolverines here Friday as the Winnipeg squad romped to a 46-14 win over the Muskies. Coulis set a new WHSFL record for points in a game by one player—scoring 40 of West […]
Duane Hicks Planning is underway for the second-annual “Festival of Frost” in downtown Fort Frances. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 and this year will include a traditional parade. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and BIA are teaming up to stage the festival while Boston Pizza and the […]
Staff Yesterday was one to forget for the Fort Frances Lakers. The Lakers kept it closer than 48 hours earlier, but still dropped a 4-2 decision to the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action last night in Hoyt Lakes. To top things off, the squad was without SIJHL scoring leader […]
Duane Hicks Ring-billed gulls have been flocking at the Sorting Gap Marina and other spots this week, gathering in numbers not seen since they first returned in late March. The birds have been drawing onlookers—some of whom speculate the gulls are getting ready to head south for the winter.
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing Fort Frances teen. Adrianna Copenace, 16, was last seen Oct. 15 leaving a Third Street East residence in Fort Frances. She is described as a First Nations’ female, 5’3” and weighing 118 pounds, with long […]
Staff It was hardly the proper way to end a season. The Fort Frances Junior Wolverines football team has cancelled its final game of the year—and only home contest—scheduled for tomorrow against the Kenora Junior Broncos. Wolverines’ co-coach Brett Wilson said Kenora refused to follow the same format for games […]
Duane Hicks Recent warm weather and sunshine has meant it’s the perfect time to admire the beauty of autumn along the La Verendrye Parkway, as seen here, and other local spots. In fact, residents can expect more mild weather right through to the end of the month.
Staff Those singers wanting to participate in this year’s Christmas cantata are urged to pick up their music books and practice CDs as soon as possible. Cantata director Diane Maxey said she’s in the process of contacting past participants to let them know the materials are ready. Those who haven’t […]
Press Release In August, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry processed 101,462 travellers in 48,670 vehicles, which represents a one-percent increase in travellers and a two-percent rise in vehicles from last August. More than 368 international travellers entered by bus. That month, officers conducted […]
Submitted Fort High students donned various shades of sunshine yellow on Tuesday in honour of fellow student and friend, Jessica Johnson, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday north of Emo. Yellow represents joy, happiness, and energy—all of which the teen will be remembered for.
