Staff Ian Jodoin did his best Clint Dempsey impression—and the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 squad never looked back. Jodoin scored twice to pace the Voyageurs to a 4-2 victory over previously-unbeaten Manitou Forest Products in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action last night. Just like Dempsey did for the […]
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Joey Payeur Ian Jodoin of La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 team, right, wound up eluding Sheldon Demers of Manitou Forest Products on this first-half foray in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action yesterday evening. Jodoin scored twice as the Voyageurs won 4-2 to hand Manitou its first loss of the […]
the MNR The forest fire hazard is “low” across the south sectors of the Northwest Region and climbing into “moderate” across the Far North. However, as the weekend approaches, it looks like rain is in the forecast for most of Northwestern Ontario. One new fire was confirmed yesterday—a small blaze […]
Heather Latter Arthur Cox concentrated on painting a “camera” for his dad as a Father’s Day gift on Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. There are plenty of activities and events planned for children at the library. Check its website for more information.
Heather Latter As the town braces for unprecedented high water levels, the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival committee was left with no alternative but to postpone this year’s festival until a later date. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad said they’re looking at a tentative date of Aug. […]
Duane Hicks With the forecast showing the potential for more rain, and the Rainy Lake/Lake of the Woods Control Board estimating Rainy Lake will rise another 40 cm (15.75 inches) over the next week, the local Emergency Management Group remains on high alert for the situation to worsen. And it […]
Joey Payeur When it came to sharpshooting around these parts in the early 1960s, nobody was sharper than Lee Ulch. The 94-year-old former International Falls resident became a legend of the local skeet shooting community during that time after winning four-straight titles hosted by the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club at […]
Joey Payeur Rain, rain go away—and don’t bother coming back for a few months, if possible. That sentiment might be a fair assessment of what those running the golf courses here are feeling as they deal with near-record high water levels. Kitchen Creek Golf Club has been closed since last […]
Heather Latter Neither Julia Quast nor Kate Parsons has been on an overseas humanitarian trip before. But when they heard last year about a scholarship being offered especially for this, the two Fort High students knew they had to apply. “I heard it over the announcements so I figured I […]
Haley Anderson A procession through the Townshend Theatre here last Tuesday served as the final stretch for 23 graduates of the local Confederation College campus. Parents, teachers, scholars, and professionals gathered to witness the students cross the stage to celebrate the completion of their academic programs. Each student was called […]
Haley Anderson According to aboriginal belief, the power of the world works in circles. Although that symbol always has carried meaning for Shawn Johnston and his mother, Lila Bruyere, it recently became a fitting analogy for the graduates who are circling back after years of battling addiction. The former Couchiching […]
Heather Latter Two consignment businesses will be opening soon at 256 Scott St.—one on the main floor and one downstairs. But they will be working in conjunction with one another, each focusing on selling specific items. “I’m taking just about everything except clothes, that will include accessories such as purses, […]
