Joey Payeur In case anybody forgot what a terrific season Jordan Cartney had, he was happy to remind them Saturday night. The Fort Frances Lakers were even happier. Cartney was unbeatable in a 24-shot effort to backstop the Lakers to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Minnesota Iron Rangers in […]
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Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell’s motion that calls on the government to establish a select committee, with a view at improving winter road conditions before the 2015 season, passed second reading Thursday. Campbell also received positive support from other MPPs who experienced similar road conditions in their ridings. “This […]
Heather Latter Jaana Fournier made friends with one of the bunnies who were visiting the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre yesterday. Owned by Tom and Shirley Morrish, three bunnies found a temporary home there for a few days to help the youngsters get into the Easter spirit.
Kathleen Martin Bassist Ben Sletmoen performed in front of a great crowd during a “Spring Fever” open mic night at From the Grind Up on Scott Street. More than a dozen acts performed at the coffee shop from 7-10 p.m.
Kathleen Martin Teagan Thoms, left, let her father, Randy, help her make an Easter hat yesterday during a party at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The Easter Bunny also paid a visit and delivered some treats, much to the delight of the children there.
Heather Latter Tristin Yerxa, a Grade 4 student at St. Francis School, got a helping hand from his aunt, Wilma Yerxa-Bird, during a family math day there yesterday. Students and their family members rotated to different stations set up in the gym to learn ways they can help in the […]
Duane Hicks With Public Works crews continuing to work daily on broken pipes and other problems stemming from the brutal winter season, town administration praised staff for going above and beyond the call of duty. Town CAO Mark McCaig said Monday evening that the corporation would be remiss if it […]
Staff The Kenora Thistles will try to avoid being Thunder-struck tonight to keep their Allan Cup hopes alive. The Thistles, featuring four players with Fort Frances ties on its roster, will take on the South East Prairie Thunder from Manitoba tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT in one of two first-round […]
the OPP The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in North West Region would like to remind motorists to watch out for deer on our roadways as the snow begins to melt. At this time of year, motorists can expect to see deer that have survived the long winter feeding on newly […]
Staff Heads up, OFSAA badminton hotshots—the Muskie Marauder is heading back for another shot at provincial glory. Taylor Whitehead was at his birdie-bashing best in Wawa yesterday, as he defended his senior boys singles crown at the NWOSSAA badminton championships yesterday. Scores and opponents for Whitehead were not available by […]
Staff Main Street Mayhem had no interest in experiencing a losing streak. Jaymee Fiset rifled home a season-high five goals and Krista Kellar picked up the shutout as the Mayhem (8-1) crushed Cater 2 U Queens (4-4) by a 10-0 margin in Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League action last night […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers not only lost the game, but perhaps their No. 1 goalie, as well. Jason Reynolds scored on an odd-man rush 40 seconds into the second overtime to give the Minnesota Iron Rangers a 5-4 victory in Game 3 of the SIJHL’s best-of-seven Bill Salonen […]
