Staff After dropping their first four games of the SIJHL regular season, the Fort Frances Lakers have notched two-straight victories. Following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Thunder Bay North Stars at the Fort William Gardens on Friday night, the Lakers earned their first win after dumping the North Stars […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers are mourning the loss of one of their long-time players after former forward Jaret Leclair was killed Sunday. The 20-year-old from Pic River First Nation graduated from the junior ranks last year after three seasons with the Lakers, where he had 33 goals and 43 […]
Lucas Punkari Marissa Kenny took a slow but steady pace around the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday evening as she and her fellow CanSkaters took to the ice as part of lessons with the Border Skating Club. The first major event for club members will be a district test day, […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during Thanksgiving weekend. Peak traffic volumes are anticipated at the Fort Frances port of entry on Monday (Oct. 8) between 2 and 7 p.m., when border wait times may exceed 30 minutes. Travellers […]
Duane Hicks Snow graced these berries this morning but an intense winter storm passing through Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario largely spared Fort Frances, which saw only about an inch of the white stuff.
Staff Are you looking for a laugh? Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon is staging two shows here tonight as part of his “UnReserved Tour”—and tickets are still available. They cost $15 each, which can be purchased online at www.ryanmcmahonunreserved.com or at the door. “Eight of 11 shows have completely sold out. […]
Staff Local curlers will have to wait a bit longer to hit the ice this season. Originally slated to begin this Tuesday night (Oct. 9), the opening week of league play has been pushed back until Monday, Oct. 15 to allow the ice-maker to come in and get everything ready. […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre here wants to ensure family finances don’t restrict children from taking part in Hallowe’en activities. Karly Rousseau, Aboriginal Family Support Worker, noted they are looking for donations of costumes to help out local families. “Too often families can’t afford to buy costumes for all […]
Staff The defending NorWOSSA champion Muskie junior girls’ basketball team returned to their winning ways in Dryden yesterday, downing the host Eagles 44-31. Cassandra Moffitt led the way with 20 points while Hannah McLeod chipped in eight to help the black-and-gold improve to 2-1 on the season. The senior girls, […]
Heather Latter The bake sale was just one of the many things to do during the “Fall Tea and Bazaar” at Rainycrest yesterday. Hosted by the Rainycrest Auxiliary, visitors and residents alike enjoyed tea, sandwiches, and dainties, as well as a penny table and prizes.
Nicole Horn The Jr. Wolverines football team will be raffling off a Minnesota Vikings’ helmet during the Muskies’ Homecoming game tomorrow. Tickets cost $2 each. The team—featuring 30 players in Grades 7-8—was hard at work fundraising this past summer, raising $7,000-$8,000 that went toward new helmets and jerseys for all […]
Heather Latter Kim Roy, left, vice-president of the Cabin Country Quilt Guild, showed newcomer Brenda Funk some quilts during its open house last night at the public library. The guild continues to welcome new members. Their next meeting is set for Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran […]
