Dave Ogilvie Work is progressing on the Sturgeon Creek Alternative School’s new building in Emo. Pipes are being laid and the foundation is being readied for pouring sometime soon. A completion date is unknown at this time.
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Lucas Punkari Lakers’ forward Davis Smith looked to regain control of the puck behind the net while Thunder Bay North Stars’ goalie Artie Haase and defenceman Bryce Martin kept a close eye on him during the second period of Saturday night’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena here. Smith […]
the OPP As a result of an investigation by officers of the Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), one male remains in custody facing several drug charges. On Oct. 11, James Paul Morriseau, 28, of Couchiching First Nation, was arrested and charged with three counts of possession for the […]
Duane Hicks Portraying Count Dracula and his lackey, Renfield, members of the Dufflebag Theatre troupe performed “Dracula” for youngsters yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre here. The humorous and interactive show marked the first instalment in the 2012-13 season of “Kids & Company.” For more information on the rest of […]
Duane Hicks Planning already is underway for the 55th-annual Christmas “Parade of Lights” here, with Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd. once again taking the lead as organizer and sponsor. Slated for Saturday, Nov. 24, the theme this year is “A Christmas Story.” Participants will be urged to recreate their favourite […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers’ recent run of success came to an end last night in Dryden. The Ice Dogs skated to a 7-5 triumph that not only ended the Lakers’ four-game win streak, but also prevented the squad from overtaking Dryden for third place in the SIJHL standings. The […]
Lucas Punkari A slow start to the SIJHL season is now a thing of the past for the Fort Frances Lakers. After earning a 6-2 win Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena over the league-leading Minnesota Wilderness, the Lakers made it four-straight victories with an 8-3 thumping of […]
Duane Hicks La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary member Eva Thornton poured some coffee for Eloise and Jean Camirand during the group’s annual fall tea Saturday at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church here. The auxiliary presented the Riverside Foundation for Health Care with a cheque for $20,000, the first instalment of its […]
Duane Hicks CEO Alicia Subnaik Kilgour put up a poster at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre to mark Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 14-20). This year’s theme is “Libraries Connect,” and the public is encouraged to drop by the library and put their name in a draw, with […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie Jonah McCormick and Steinbach Sabres’ linebacker Luke McAllister chased after a loose ball Friday afternoon during the regular-season home finale for the black-and-gold in WHSFL action. The Sabres (6-0) beat the Muskies 18-9, dropping Fort High to a 2-4. In other gridiron action, the Fort Frances Jr. […]
Heather Latter Seven-year-old Alicia Kress visited with “Sparky” on Saturday during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire Department at Canadian Tire here. Children took home a bag full of goodies and information about fire safety, as well as entered to win a draw prize. Fire Prevention […]
Heather Latter Paul Wilson, left, Ashley Cross, and Hailey Heyens, all with Shoppers Drug Mart here, enjoyed “An Evening in Paris” hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Special Events committee Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. A “FUN”draiser for the new digital mammography unit, the event […]
