Joey Payeur Mira Donaldson from Island Dweller Creations and Kiwanian Robin Wright were on hand at International Travel Services yesterday for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s trip-of-the-month draw for July. Bridget and Rob McGinnis of Devlin won a trip to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba worth $3,200. The August trip will […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Herricanes thought they were going to get a cuddly kitty but wound up with a tiger by the tail. In an unexpected slugfest between two teams at almost opposite ends of the standings, the Herricanes and Big Island Wildcats battled to a 20-20 tie in Rainy […]
the MNR The forest fire situation in the Northwestern Ontario remains steady, with five active fires in the region. There currently are four listed as “being observed” and one small blaze listed as “under control,” all of which are in the far north. No problems are anticipated with these fires […]
Heather Latter Morgan Beckett got ready to serve during a game of badminton at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday as part of a “Summer Olympics” children’s activity. Events are planned there throughout the summer, with a variety of themes. Called “Marvelous Mondays” and “Wacky Wednesdays,” the activities […]
the OPP Shortly before 6:30 a.m. today, members of the Rainy River District OPP attended a residence on the 200 block of Third Street East at the request of the Kenora ambulance dispatch. Officers arrived and assisted the ambulance with a female who was in medical distress. The female was […]
Duane Hicks Cyclists soon could be able to ride a lot more safely along Colonization Road West thanks to proposed bike lanes on either side of that street. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said during yesterday’s Police Services Board meeting that he was approached by a local resident who lives on that […]
the OPP On June 17 between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m., unknown culprit(s) broke into a Frog Creek Road residence in Alberton Township. When officers arrived at the residence, they noted the individual(s) responsible had rummaged through several rooms. A grey fireproof lock box was stolen containing cash and family memorabilia. […]
Staff A five-team fight is becoming a two-horse race. Manitou Forest Products and International Travel Services each posted wins last night to widen the gap between themselves and the rest of the Borderland Soccer League men’s division. The teams improved to 4-1-1 as Manitou edged last-place Senior Pharmasave (1-4-1) by […]
Staff Perhaps it was the milder weather but crime took a leap here in May, with the number of charges rising from 76 in April to 129 the following month, it was revealed at yesterday’s Police Services Board meeting here. These included 66 Criminal Code charges, 41 Highway Traffic Act […]
Joey Payeur In the state where Badgers and Cheeseheads dominate the landscape, Cam Lidkea and Ian Jodoin got a taste of the college life. The pair, who played key roles in the Muskie boys’ soccer team’s run to the NorWOSSA championship this spring, took part last week in GT Soccer’s […]
Staff For all the friendliness between participants in the air, Fort Frances’ legion of super seniors didn’t act in a very hospitable manner with medals hanging in the balance. The local contingent reigned supreme as hosts of the District 1A Senior Games last week, winning 15 of the 21 medals […]
Joey Payeur Caroline Spencer believes the best way to harvest high school soccer gold at the provincial level is to focus first on planting the seeds for success and grow the grassroots. As such, the former Muskie girls’ soccer coach has created the Borderland Lightning U14 club team made up […]
