Staff The Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League launched its new season last night—somewhat. Due to the gymnasium at St. Michael’s School being unavailable because of a school function, four of the league’s 12 teams were unable to hit the court. That quartet included defending league champion Dig This, as well […]
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Joey Payeur This one counts. With the pre-season in the rearview mirror, the Fort Frances Lakers get down to business for real tonight when they host the Thunder Bay North Stars to kick off the SIJHL regular season. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. The […]
Staff Three people were sent to hospital early this morning following a single-vehicle accident on the 1200 block of Second St. East. Police said that shortly before 5 a.m. a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was eastbound on Second Street at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with two […]
Staff Three people were sent to hospital early this morning following a single-vehicle accident on the 1200 block of Second St. East. Police said that shortly before 5 a.m. a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was eastbound on Second Street at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with two […]
Joey Payeur Amy Norris, left, and Laura Cochrane enjoyed some of the food on hand during a barbecue held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Cyclone swim team’s registration night yesterday at Pither’s Point Park.
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre announced Friday it will be taking part in the “Big Library Read” program. Library card-holders will be able to borrow and enjoy eBook and audiobook versions of the “Big Library Read” book, “Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” by Jane O’Connor, until Sept. […]
Duane Hicks RCMP Cpl. Heather Dickinson spoke to about 130 people yesterday during the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) conference at the Adventure Inn here. Sponsored and organized by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, the conference features a half-dozen presenters focusing on creating a child-centered response to helping […]
the OPP The body of a duck hunter first reported missing last Thursday was located yesterday morning. After an extensive search of the English River by community members and the OPP, Tyler Mills, 22, of Ear Falls, was found. A post-mortem has been ordered for today at Lake of the […]
Duane Hicks A public meeting on the 2014 municipal budget is set for Monday evening at the Civic Centre following the regular committee of the whole meeting, and already it looks like council will be getting input it’s asked for. Deputy Clerk Kathy Lawson said that as of this morning, […]
Staff Local students scored below the provincial average in most instances when it comes to reading, writing, and mathematics—according to the 2012-13 Education Quality and Accountability Office results for the elementary level released yesterday. The assessments—written by students in Grades 3 and 6 in all three areas—also showed a decrease […]
Duane Hicks Bill Michl was among the volunteers giving out bonus breakfast bags in exchange for donations early this morning during the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” at Tim Hortons. Running from 6-9 a.m., the club was offering 200 bags, along with coffee and a muffin, for […]
Joey Payeur Everywhere Angela Smith looked, she was surrounded by natural beauty. The most beautiful part of her Alberta excursion, though, was how she helped underprivileged kids here in Rainy River District have a better chance at participating in sports. The Fort Frances resident was one of 16 women and […]
