Duane Hicks The Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) took a big leap forward in developing a three-year strategic plan following an all-day workshop conducted here last week. Almost two dozen people—representing community partner agencies, municipal government, and citizens—gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous for the all-day workshop, which was facilitated by […]
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Heather Latter Damien McGinnis of the Nigigoonsiminikaaning Health Program has submitted an idea for an Art and Science Centre—Bawaajigan (Dream)—in this year’s Aviva Community Fund. Now he needs people to vote so the idea will move on to the next round of the competition. The idea is in the running […]
Lucas Punkari He’s already known as one of the most feared shooters in the NorWOSSA boys’ basketball loop. But now coaches and scouts in the U.S. have a better idea of the talents local player Will Anderson possesses. The Grade 12 student at Fort High, who plays as a shooting […]
Lucas Punkari Weather conditions weren’t the most favourable Friday afternoon but that didn’t damper the enthusiasm of Fort High students Shilo Beck and Katie Sinclair as they cheered on the Muskie football team during its annual Homecoming game. Did the black-and-gold pull out a victory against the Neelin Spartans? See […]
Heather Latter Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon provided plenty of laughs Friday night as he stopped by the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here to perform two shows as part of his “UnReserved Tour.” The cross-Canada tour is in celebration of McMahon becoming the first native comedian to ever tape a one-hour […]
Lucas Punkari Although last Friday’s snowfall melted away rather quickly, young Matthew Begin was able to make a snowman at his house on Fifth Street East before he headed off to school. Fortunately, Fort Frances missed the brunt of the early-season winter storm but others in the region weren’t so […]
Lucas Punkari With quarterback Tobijah Gerber watching on and Neelin Spartans’ defensive back Brock Hiltner racing in from the side, Muskie running back Cam Gobeil tried to make his way up the field with Nick Ukleha wrapped all over him during the second quarter of Fort High’s annual Homecoming clash […]
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John Tkachyk, left, Helen O’Neill, and Shirley Malen enjoyed a hearty helping of turkey, stuffing, ham, mashed potatoes, and pea and carrots, with pie for dessert, during the annual Thanksgiving luncheon held Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel here.
Heather Latter Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon offered up plenty of laughs Friday night as he stopped by the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here to perform two shows as part of his “UnReserved Tour.” The tour across Canada is in celebration of McMahon becoming the first native comedian to ever tape […]
Lucas Punkari Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ defender Megan Markuson reached for the puck while Muskie forward Alyssa Penner raced in from behind during a friendly scrimmage Friday afternoon at the ’52 Canadians Arena here. The black-and-gold now are getting ready for their first tournament of the season Oct. 25-27 […]
Lucas Punkari After avoiding the tackle of Brandon Williams (#75), Muskie Colton Craig tried to work his way around Neelin Spartans’ defensive back Dustyn Lamont on Friday afternoon here during the annual Homecoming game at Fort High. The Spartans went on to win the game 19-6, which dropped the black-and-gold […]
Staff Town council will receive a few more requests concerning the 2013 budget during its regular meeting tonight. Local resident Merv Ahrens is asking council to consider budgeting to ensure trees that have been removed in various parts of town will be replaced. In a letter to council, Ahrens noted […]
