Sarah Pruys Every year, groups of students come north for a summer of tree-planting—lured by the idea of good money, great food, and a summer of living in the bush and making the world a better place. Their expectations often are met with surprises, but overall they seem to have […]
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Lucas Punkari If the early numbers are any indication, the future of the Muskie football team is looking bright. A number of new faces and returning players were on the field at Fort High last week for the team’s annual spring mini-camp, with as many as 65 taking part on […]
Sarah Pruys Alex Parent recently completed his fifth year at McMaster University in Hamilton, and now is back in Fort Frances for the summer after wrapping up his final varsity season with their swim team. The 23-year-old, who will graduate with an Honours in Environmental Science degree next year, said […]
Sarah Pruys Alex Parent recently completed his fifth year at McMaster University in Hamilton, and now is back in Fort Frances for the summer after wrapping up his final varsity season with their swim team. The 23-year-old, who will graduate with an Honours in Environmental Science degree next year, said […]
Lucas Punkari It may be the off-season for junior hockey teams, but it certainly isn’t a time of rest and relaxation for those involved with the Fort Frances Lakers. This past season’s SIJHL runner-ups already are out pounding the pavement to set the roster for this year’s squad, which will […]
Sarah Pruys No, these “guardians” are not here to protect Fort Frances. Rather, they fight each other with quite a large assortment of foam swords and weapons. “Belegarth Medieval Combat is essentially a combat sport that was created to reenact medieval-style battling,” explained Jordan York, co-founder of the Fort Frances […]
Sarah Pruys Sometime near the end of June, John Daynard of Rainy River First Nations will join about 65,000 people this year who are attempting to set or break a Guinness world record. In fact, Daynard is very confident he will be able to set three records involving transport truck […]
Sarah Pruys Nine-month-old Violet Kozlowski grinned as she got to try out the swing at the Legion Park on Saturday afternoon while her big sister, Hayley, two, waited for it to be her turn again.
Sarah Pruys Kimberly Jacobson, left, received the Campus Award of Excellence from Judi Maundrell, senior vice-president, Academic, for Confederation College at the convocation ceremony for the local campus Monday night. Jacobson, who graduated from the paramedic program, also received an Academic Award of Excellence, the President’s Award of Excellence, and […]
Lucas Punkari Aric Supinski (14) and Tanner Williamson (88) jockeyed for position—with Delbert Collett (7x) hot on their tails—in an Advanced class race at the Emo Go Kart Track last week. Racing takes place there each Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Lucas Punkari Line coach Mike Cuzzolino explained to prospective members of the Muskie football program the proper techniques for playing on the offensive and defensive lines during the team’s annual spring mini-camp last Thursday evening.
Duane Hicks Tug-of-war set for July 2 A celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the International Bridge and Canada Customs facility in Fort Frances will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft told council at last night’s regular meeting that a come-and-go wine-and-cheese event will be held at the […]
