Joey Payeur Muskie Victoria Beaudry poured her heart into every stride during the junior girls’ race at the International Falls Broncos’ annual cross-country running meet yesterday at the Falls Country Club. The black-and-gold have another meet next Thursday in Dryden before the NWOSSAA championships Oct. 23 in Thunder Bay.
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Joey Payeur The annual Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the United Native Friendship Centre here drew a sizable crowd yesterday. Among those enjoying the festive delights were Rick Kabatay, left, Brody Kabatay, and Krista Yerxa.
Duane Hicks With the annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off” coming up in less than two weeks, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking for more teams to sign up. “We’ve got a few teams that have got their applications in,” organizer Samantha Manty said this morning. “Then we’ve got […]
Press Release Getting a ’flu shot is important; not only to protect yourself but also to keep those you care about healthy. Starting in mid-October, you can get a ’flu shot at your local Northwestern Health Unit office or at one of our community clinics. Clinics will run during the […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Children’s Complex held a wiener roast yesterday morning in conjunction with its recent group discussions relating to fall activities. Enjoying the perfect autumn weather were Aliya Mickelson, left, Sophia Tanguay, Landon DeGagne, and Seraphina Cox.
Press Release Resolute Fort Frances Division and Unifor Locals 92 and 306 have agreed to extend a July manpower agreement allowing the #7 paper machine to now run up to Dec. 15. “The original manning agreement was expected to conclude next week,” noted Unifor national representative Stephen Boon. “But after […]
Heather Latter Local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy, right, gave Tania Bimm of Sundog Best Start Hub in Atikokan some pointers during a child car seat technician training course at the Northwestern Health Unit office here yesterday. Representatives from district agencies were on hand in order to be able to help […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is making is easier than ever to nominate someone for its “Citizen of the Year” award by offering the option of online forms. Those wanting to nominate someone online can go to the town’s website and fill out a nomination form. These can […]
Joey Payeur Laker Torrin Grange was in full stride on this first-period rush against Tim Cavar during the home squad’s 3-2 shootout win over the Thunder Bay North Stars on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Grange netted a second-period goal to help the cause.
Joey Payeur Quebec residents Dereck Pigeon, left, and Guillaume Normandin headed out in their kayak on Rainy Lake this morning to continue their 7,000-km journey from Prince Rupert, B.C. to Montreal following the Alexander Mackenzie Trail. The pair stopped here for three days’ rest before continuing their trip, which they […]
Press Release A new long-term labour deal between EACOM and Unifor has resulted in EACOM formally announcing this week that it will re-start the Ear Falls sawmill in the spring. The sawmill has been idled since Dec. 7, 2009 during the height of the U.S. housing crash. “Local MPP Sarah […]
Joey Payeur St. Francis School proudly displayed some of the fruits of their collection efforts last Wednesday after its food drive from Sept. 23-27 collected 300 items, which will go to the local Salvation Army. On hand were Lt. Dennis Maybury, left, and student reps Kaylyn Levesque, Ben Chapman, Mikaelah […]
