Duane Hicks It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. And in the case of drug-endangered children, the adage has never been more apt. That was the message delivered by several speakers during the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) conference last Wednesday and Thursday at the Adventure Inn […]
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Joey Payeur It started out as a celebration of hockey in the middle of the national game’s darkest hour. It ended with a local amateur sports organization celebrating a generous gesture by one of the sport’s most famous equipment manufacturers. A total of 25 sets of brand-new, top-of-the-line equipment from […]
Joey Payeur Dave Bruyere, second from left, helped his mother, Josephine Bruyere, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Couchiching First Nation Arena on Saturday. The arena is nicknamed “The Duke” after Josephine’s late husband and former Couchiching chief, Raymond “Dukesie” Bruyere. Accompanying them for the ceremony were Couchiching […]
The common lounge—complete with a big-screen TV and comfy furniture—gives tenants at the newly-opened Northwinds Assisted Living in International Falls another good reason to leave their apartments and socialize. There also is a work/craft room, wellness room, spa, party room, and other gathering areas. The local Assisted Living Action Group […]
Joey Payeur Johnny Askwith, director of photography for The Discovery Channel, had the camera rolling at the Emo Speedway on Saturday during a special race day dedicated to Vermilion Bay driver Bill Reimer, who died while competing there back on Sept. 7. The footage will be used as part of […]
Joey Payeur Muskie defensive lineman Aaron McDowall forced St. Norbert Celtics’ quarterback Brendan Rosenfelt to cough up the ball during the second quarter of the black-and-gold’s 24-7 loss in their annual Homecoming game Friday afternoon, dropping their record to 2-1 in the WHSFL’s Andy Currie Division (‘A’).
Heather Latter Several moms and caregivers took advantage of the lovely fall weather this morning with a stroll along the La Verendrye Parkway here. The program, called “Shake, Rattle, and Stroll,” is initiated by the local Best Start Hub for anyone looking to stretch their legs or get out of […]
Heather Latter Layla Kelly, centre, along with Dayton Tuesday and Georgia Sisco had a blast trying to catch bubbles during outdoor playtime at the Fort Frances Day Care this morning.
Staff The fire situation in Northwestern Ontario is as quiet as can be, with no active fires in the region. The last three—all of which were located in Sioux Lookout District—were declared “out” yesterday. Although forest fire activity is very quiet right now, the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding […]
Staff Some would consider the move from high school hockey to junior hockey a difficult transition. Lucas DeBenedet isn’t sweating the switch so far. The Fort Frances Lakers’ centre, who starred for his hometown International Falls Broncos last year, was named this season’s first Pizza Hut Player of the Week […]
Staff Town council last night agreed to assign the name “Huffman Court” to the new cul-de-sac planned within the new subdivision being built on Williams Avenue. The name was put forth by the town’s Planning and Development executive committee. In a report from municipal planner Faye Flatt, she wrote that […]
Joey Payeur St. Norbert Celtics’ kick returner Cole Coyston (81) turned on the jets to try and get past the Muskies’ kick-off coverage unit during the visitors’ 24-7 win Friday afternoon in the annual Homecoming game. The loss dropped Fort High to 2-1 in the Currie Division (‘A’) of the […]
