Staff Stephen Sinclair has filed to run as a Fort Frances trustee for the Rainy River District School Board in the upcoming municipal election. “For the past several years, I have been very active in my school council, as well as being active with the Parent Involvement Committee,” he noted. […]
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Staff It was a hole too big to climb out of. The Fort Frances Young Wolves nearly came back from a five-run deficit, but couldn’t finish the rally and lost 5-4 to Lifetime Seamless Gutters (Wis.) in their opening game at the North American Fastpitch Association ‘A’ World Series in […]
the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Thunder Bay Fire #13, located north of Brennan Lake, was reported at “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. Four new fires were confirmed Wednesday. Red Lake Fire #25, located near Blondin Lake, is reported […]
Joey Payeur Elizabeth Morrisseau of Taggs, right, closed in fast on Maggie Jean of the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 squad during the women’s division final of the Borderland Soccer League yesterday evening. After the two teams were tied 1-1 after regulation time, Morrisseau netted the go-ahead goal during the […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre will host a “Tween” end-of-the-summer party for those aged 10-12. We will be heading to the Lions Park on Tuesday (Aug. 19) for an afternoon in the sun, with pizza, snacks, and games. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. and […]
Joey Payeur Shannon King, left, and Gabrielle Nussbaumer of Al’s Racquet Stringing had full intentions of relieving Sara Roach of the ball in Taggs’ 5-3 win in semi-final action Tuesday evening.
Haley Anderson Six-year-old Taryn Oster and her brother, Kade, nine, enjoyed a healthy snack at the Lions Park here Tuesday morning. The complimentary picnic was put on by the Northwestern Health Unit as part of its “Do One Thing” campaign, which promotes taking small steps to lead a healthier, more […]
Staff It wasn’t the game either team wanted to be in but Pharmasave decided to make the most of it. Kevin Metke and Sam Berube each scored as Pharmasave blanked the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 squad 2-0 last night in the men’s bronze-medal game of the Borderland Soccer League. […]
the MNRF The forest fire hazard is rising in the Northwest Region, with three new blazes having been confirmed by early evening yesterday in the districts of Kenora, Red Lake, and Sioux Lookout. The current number of active fires in the region has reached 11, with nine of those listed […]
Haley Anderson Harper Woolsey, four, peddled through pylons to practise riding her bicycle in a straight line at the OPP bike rodeo held this morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre parking lot. More than 20 youngsters took part in a variety of different road tests and also […]
Staff The first candidate for Fort Frances council in this fall’s municipal election has filed her nomination papers. Charleen Mallory said it is something she has been thinking about since returning to town in April, 2013. “I’m Fort Frances-born and bred,” she noted this morning in front of the museum, […]
Joey Payeur The Big Grassy Lynx watched an early five-run lead disappear in the face of a Fort Frances Herricanes’ rally. Then the Lynx remembered they have a pretty powerful offence themselves. Fifth-seeded Big Grassy erupted for 18 runs over the final four innings to waltz to a 24-12 win […]
