Staff Bruce and Linda Stewart of Emo, who were reported missing in Texas last week, have been found safe and sound. Weslaco Police confirmed the couple was found staying at the Falcon State Park north of Roma, Tex. After learning they had been reported missing, the couple went to the […]
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Staff Resolute Forest Products will be starting up kraft mill operations and one paper machine soon at its Fort Frances mill. The company curtailed paper production at the end of November, then halted both the kraft and paper-making operations entirely since Christmas. Pierre Choquette, Resolute’s manager of Canadian Public Affairs, […]
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers Tanner Hamilton, left, and Blake Boaz tried to get the ball away from a hopping Alex Bruess as members of the Junior ‘A’ squad teamed up with faculty members at St. Michael’s School for a friendly game of floor hockey yesterday afternoon as part of […]
File Val Pelepetz, Sunset Country Métis treasurer, and Sunset Country Métis Senator John George jigged during an event late last year at the Métis Hall here.
Lucas Punkari Grade 9 student Nicole Hartlin was hard at work during her English exam this morning in the Fort High gym as students began the dreaded process today. Formal exams will continue until Wednesday, which marks the end of the first semester for high school students.
Clara Stainke The Legion Ladies Auxiliary general meeting was held last Wednesday (Jan. 11), with 31 members attending. The early-bird draw for membership was won by Laurie Mann, the attendance draw was won by Irene Laing, and the birthday draw went to Rosanna Tweedie. On Jan. 6, a funeral luncheon […]
Staff Fort Frances angler Bryan Gustafson got off to a solid start yesterday at the season-opening FLW Everstart Southeast Series event on Lake Okeechobee in Florida. He reeled in five bass for total weight of 10.09 pounds to sit in 37th place going into action today. That puts he among […]
Duane Hicks Jigging is an important part of local heritage and culture, but these days not everyone knows how to do it. To change that, a jigging workshop instructed by Justin Boshey will be held this Sunday (Jan. 22) from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Sunset Country Métis Hall. It is […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has invited Health minister Deb Matthews to visit the riding to develop a regional health-care strategy. “I believe long-term solutions are attainable, but they require a recognition that the structures that work in southern Ontario may not be the best solutions for the northwest,” […]
Duane Hicks Barb Trimble, left, gave some knitting tips to Michaela Putzer yesterday evening during the first session of the Fireside Yarn Club in the fireplace lounge at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Meeting every Wednesday at 7 p.m., people who want to knit together, and learn from […]
Lucas Punkari Sarah Teeple looked through a selection of novels at Revco Carpet this morning during the Alzheimer Society’s annual book sale. The sale, which sees all proceeds from donations go to the Society, continues today until 5:30 p.m., and also will run tomorrow from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday […]
Staff Family and friends of Bruce and Linda Stewart of Emo, who were spending the winter months in the southern United States, haven’t heard from the couple in weeks. Now police in Weslaco, Tex. are searching for the couple after their son filed a missing persons report. It’s believed the […]
