Heather Latter Ben Guild, three, made some Valentines on Saturday during a Valentine’s Day party at the Best Start Hub here. Plenty of people, both young and old, will be celebrating the special occasion this Thursday by exchanging messages from the heart.
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Heather Latter Christian Brow-Rose enjoyed a snowshoe hike along with his classmates from Jean Bujold’s class at St. Francis School on Friday. Creating some trails in an area just north of the school, the students took part in the outdoor activity as part of their phys. ed. class.
Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Amy Penner controlled the puck at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday afternoon as Fort High romped to a 31-0 whitewash of the Sioux Lookout Warriors. The black-and-gold also earned a 5-3 win over the Red Lake Rams here Friday night. The Muskies now are preparing […]
The Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D.—A Canadian man is accused of trying to smuggle American guns into Canada after he allegedly sold six guns to an undercover officer for $24,000. Shawn Hartnell, 29, of Fort Frances, Ont., is charged with two counts, including conspiracy to illegally export firearms. Court documents say […]
Lucas Punkari Calder Legal Eagles’ goalie Lauren Penney made a big save with her blocker on Sarah Favreau of the Kenora Yellow Stingers yesterday morning during the visitors’ 6-3 win in the Atom third-place game of the FFGWHA Novice/Atom tournament. Kenora dominated the tournament as teams from the Lake of […]
Staff Despite a strong start, Stratton native Trevor Bonot was unable to reach the playoff round at the Northern Ontario men’s curling championships in Nipigon last week. Bonot, who curls out of the Port Arthur Curling Club in Thunder Bay with Al Macsemchuk at third, Chris Briand at second, and […]
Staff From policing to economic development, town council will hear a trio of presentations at tonight’s regular meeting at the Civic Centre. Rainy River District OPP detachment commander Insp. Steve Shouldice will deliver a report on 2012 police activities. This will be followed by presentations from regional economic developer Geoff […]
Staff The Chris Silver rink from Fort Frances finished with a 3-3 record to tie for fourth at the Northern Ontario Bantam boys’ provincial championship in Longlac over the weekend. The foursome, including third Reece Jones, second Jason Bazylewski, and lead Kurt McGuire, missed a chance to force a tie-breaker […]
Staff After giving up a goal just nine seconds into the game, the Muskie boys’ hockey quickly rebounded to earn a 5-2 win over the host Sioux Lookout Warriors last night. “It was a good game all around,” noted Muskie coach Ed Vold. “We gave up that goal very early, […]
Lucas Punkari Trish Mainville kept her eye on the broom during a women’s league game last night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The club currently is looking for more teams for its annual ladies’ bonspiel, which is set to take place next Friday and Saturday. For more information or […]
Staff Looking to do a little early spring cleaning of those bookshelves? Well, donations for the annual book sale at Revco Carpet can be dropped off starting Monday (Feb. 11). The book sale, in support of the local Alzheimer Society and Cyclone Swim Club, will run next Thursday and Friday […]
Lucas Punkari Susan Bale of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre handed a special coat to Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis at the Ice For Kids Arena here Tuesday night as part of the “Colon Cancer Check” road tour that’s currently going across the province. The tour, which passed […]
