Duane Hicks Rehabilitation work resumed on the Noden Causeway this week—marking the start of what should be the final year of the rehab project that started in 2008. As in past years, traffic has been reduced to a single lane. Motorists not only have to slow down but can expect […]
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Duane Hicks Kiwanians Dana Lyn Begin, left, and Shanda DeGagne-Begin started the day off right with a tasty meal at the Kiwanis Club’s Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event, which drew 115 people, also included music by the “Fort Harmonies” and an inspirational message delivered by Lt. […]
Joey Payeur Iron Rangers’ goalie Alex Reichle and teammate Evan Erickson (10) couldn’t bear to look as Cam Jackson (15) and Lyndon Lipinski of the Lakers started the celebration of Jackson’s game-winning goal at 4:30 of overtime Monday night that knotted the SIJHL final at 3-3. Game 7 goes tonight […]
Joey Payeur Technically, the goal had all the beauty of a kindergarten-level fingerpainting. To Cam Jackson and the Fort Frances Lakers, however, it was the Mona Lisa. Jackson’s shot through a Lyndon Lipinski screen somehow found its way into the net at 4:30 of overtime to give the Lakers an […]
Joey Payeur Eva Gerstner, left, found her Fort Frances Judo Club session an uplifting experience thanks to training partner Mackenzie McClain. The youth-based club meets Monday and Thursday evenings at the East End Hall here.
The Associated Press CHICAGO—Corey Crawford was there every time. Slapshots, wristers, backhands, and tips, he stopped each one of them. The Chicago Blackhawks needed a rebound game from their goaltender—and he delivered in a big way. Crawford made 34 saves in his third career post-season shutout as the Blackhawks got […]
Staff Rehabilitation work at the high-level bridge on the Noden Causeway has started for the season, initiating what is expected to be the final year of the project. Traffic over the bridge has been reduced to a single lane, and speed limits are reduced during the construction period. Traffic signals […]
Duane Hicks The town made emergency repairs to the water distribution system on the 1600 block of Colonization Road West today, resulting in a temporary interruption to some residents’ water service. The repair is one in what has been a lengthy list of problems caused by the harsh winter.
Staff It was Friday the 18th, not the 13th, but Jason still delivered a killer performance. Jason Ward had a goal and three assists to lead the host Dundas Real McCoys to a 4-0 victory over the Kenora Thistles in the semi-final of the 2014 Allan Cup national senior men’s […]
Heather Latter Emma Cole, showcasing her new business “Bake My Day,” displayed a selection of her beautifully-decorated Easter cupcakes on Saturday at the annual Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. The Easter Market, which also ran Thursday afternoon, featured a variety of Easter plants, Ukrainian painted eggs, Easter […]
Duane Hicks Sam Bonner-Vickers enjoyed a delicious meal with the rest of his family during the Kiwanis’ Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The event drew 115 people, who not only dined well but were treated to songs by the “Fort Harmonies” and an uplifting message about friendship delivered […]
Heather Latter Peyton Avis, left, along with Mickenna Ryll and Noah and Isabella Avis, braved the cold, damp weather Saturday morning to participate in the first-annual Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt hosted by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with “The Shops on Scott Street.” And it was worth […]
