Duane Hicks Traffic on King’s Highway had re-routed early yesterday evening after an SUV struck this hydro pole, which knocked out power to a large swath of west-end residences and businesses for about 90 minutes. The driver was not injured.
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Staff A large swath of the west end was plunged into darkness early yesterday evening after a vehicle collided with a hydro pole on the 300 block of King’s Highway. Police said the mishap occurred around 5:10 p.m. when a westbound Honda CRV slid off the road and struck the […]
Duane Hicks Local delegates will be meeting with several provincial cabinet ministers in Toronto next week to have a say on pressing issues. Mayor Roy Avis and Coun. Ken Perry will meet with Transportation and Infrastructure minister Glen Murray on Monday morning to discuss winter maintenance of Highway 502, as […]
Staff There’s still some tickets left for the Fort Frances Community Chest fundraiser dinner set for this Sunday (Feb. 23) at La Place Rendez-Vous. Joelle Paull, who’s helping organize the event, said tickets will be sold at the Rendez-Vous until tomorrow morning. They cannot be purchased the day of the […]
the OPP OPP Deputy Commissioner Vince Hawkes has been chosen to replace retiring commissioner Chris Lewis. “I am excited about the new challenge and humbled by the responsibility,” said Hawkes. “I will do my best to lead this fine organization forward with the vision and courage demonstrated by my predecessors,” […]
Heather Latter Zakk Bruyere, seven, was building like an engineer last night during a family science night, hosted by Science North, at Robert Moore School. Students of all ages enjoyed building towers, planes, and cranes—and even a “night rover” using electricity.
Giselle Calder The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday (Feb. 12), with 29 members in attendance. The charter was draped in memory of Kay Buffington, who was a long-time member and a proud veteran. Donna McKelvie was initiated and welcomed as a member. Meanwhile, a […]
Staff Jaymee Fiset keeps on scoring—and the Main Street Mayhem keep on winning. Fiset netted a pair of goals to pace the Mayhem (4-0) to a 5-3 victory over the Wright Physiotherapy Rockettes (0-3-1) in Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League last night at Fort High. The tallies gave Fiset a […]
Staff If somebody else wants the NorWOSSA girls’ hockey title, they are going to have to beat the Muskies twice in three games. Considering nobody in the league could achieve that feat even once in 15 games makes that a tall order. The Muskies capped a spotless regular season by […]
Joey Payeur Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden stood tall on this shot from Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward Dane Feeney as Tanner Fricke followed up the play in the third period of last night’s 4-2 win by Fort Frances at the Couchiching Arena.
Staff Ryan Faragher has bolstered his claim to the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The Fort Frances native and starting netminder for the St. Cloud State Huskies was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s goalie-of-the-week for Feb. 10-16. It marks the third time this season he’s garnered the honour. Faragher, who […]
It was a Happy Valentine’s Day for Rod Cupp of Stratton, who won the $500 up for grabs Feb. 14 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Feb. 9-15 were Rick and Linda Wiedenhoeft (Fort Frances), Monte Souther Land (Atikokan), Adele Stevenson […]
