Lucas Punkari Kathie Jackson, at left, and Raymond Roy had different reactions as they watched their rocks head down the ice Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club as the local skips competed in the Dominion Curling Club Championship Region 1 playdowns. Jackson, who was joined by Teresa McFayden, […]
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Lucas Punkari Jordan Christianson worked on his stick-handling skills at the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday as he and his Fort Frances Lakers’ teammates got ready for practice. The squad is getting set for its SIJHL semi-final series with the Dryden Ice Dogs, which is set to get underway […]
Duane Hicks Town plows were busy this morning after last night’s snowfall dumped more than five cm (two inches) on Borderland. Light snow was expected to keep falling through tonight, with a possible accumulation of another four cm (less than two inches). On the bright side, temperatures are supposed to […]
Staff Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) is helping spread the word about elder abuse. The local group recently began offering educational presentations, with the first one being held at Green Manor. A second one is set for this Wednesday afternoon at Columbus Place, with another planned at Flinders Place […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers, Atikokan Fire Rescue, and the Atikokan Ambulance responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Mercury Avenue there Friday morning. The incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu travelling southbound on Mercury Avenue lost control and collided with a northbound […]
Heather Latter Spring officially arrives next week but there’s still plenty of opportunities for winter fun here. Katherine Payne, at left, enjoyed an afternoon of skating at the east-end rink yesterday along with the rest of the youngsters from the St. Michael’s School day care. Meanwhile, above, students at J.W. […]
Duane Hicks Caroline Mahoney made a dot painting yesterday afternoon as a March Break activity at the Fort Frances Museum. The technique is a form of indigenous Australian art. Sorry, kids, but it’s back to school on Monday.
Staff The process to determine who will be a new town councillor is underway, with the identities of the four applicants revealed at last night’s regular council meeting. Joe Galbraith, Arlene Georgeson, Ed Haglund, and Doug Kitowski submitted their applications for the position by the Feb. 28 deadline. Mayor Roy […]
the OPP Dryden OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle accident yesterday on Highway 17 west of Thunder Lake Road. The accident occurred when a westbound minivan carrying five Sioux Lookout youths struck ice and spun out, causing the vehicle to roll several times. All five occupants were taken to the […]
Duane Hicks Terri Forster, right, taught a group of people a number of traditional jigging dance steps yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. Children and adults alike also got to play the spoons and with a “jigging man” wooden toy. March Break activities there tie into the new exhibit […]
Staff Dozens of bowlers from across the region converged on Timber Lanes in Dryden over the weekend for the annual Sunset Country Aggregate tournament. And when the last ball was rolled Sunday afternoon, the host contingent cruised to the banner with 44 total points. Balmertown/Atikokan and Kenora tied for second […]
Lucas Punkari Although the snow currently covering the St. Francis pitches likely will be around for a while yet, those involved in Fort Frances Youth Soccer already are looking forward to getting the new season underway. The official kick-off will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday (March 19-20), when registration […]
