Peggy RevellHeather Latter District municipal leaders are looking towards the new year with optimism—especially with the promise of a growing mining sector in the region. “I’m optimistic,” La Vallee Reeve Ross Donaldson said about 2012. “I think the economy is going to pick up a little bit. “I’m really optimistic […]
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Lucas Punkari After being on teams that went to the Memorial Cup and the OHL’s Eastern Conference final in his first two campaigns, Belleville Bulls’ captain and Emo native Luke Judson then endured a rough couple of seasons as the Bulls missed the playoffs two years ago and were knocked […]
Heather Latter Lucas Keffer and Dylan Thompson of Fort Frances currently are attending the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) in Thunder Bay and both say they’ve enjoyed the first few months of med school. “It’s a really active learning environment as opposed to the kind of didactic lectures you […]
Duane Hicks Families and caregivers of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease will be able to gain insight as to what it is like to experience the world like their loved ones when the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts brings a free virtual dementia tour to Fort Frances next […]
Heather Latter Seven-year-old Hallee Nugent, likely the youngest jumper to have ever participated in the annual “Polar Plunge” here, leapt into the icy waters of Sand Bay on New Year’s Day in support of World Vision and to help change the lives of families in countries where poverty and injustice […]
Duane Hicks Changes to the Ontario Building Code, effective Jan. 1, make it mandatory that new buildings be more energy-efficient. As a “living document,” the Ontario Building Code changes frequently, but area contractors are encouraged to pay special attention to this major amendment, the town’s Chief Building Official Rick Hallam […]
Staff A spot in the Northern Ontario men’s curling championship will be up for grabs here this weekend, with two local rinks vying for the lone berth. Trevor Bonot’s rink from Stratton and Adam Bolen’s foursome from the host Fort Frances Curling Club will go up against John Cummine (Sioux […]
Lucas Punkari The 2011 portion of the SIJHL season concluded just as it started for the Fort Frances Lakers—with a win over the Thunder Bay North Stars. After enjoying a lengthy layoff following a 6-1 win over the visiting Iron Range Ironheads on Dec. 19, the Lakers returned from the […]
Lucas Punkari There was little time for rest and relaxation for both Muskie hockey teams last week as they travelled across the border for tournaments. The Muskie girls made the trek to Minneapolis to take part in the Schwan Cup, where they reached the Red division consolation final on Friday—falling […]
Heather Latter Head coach Jason Cain, along with Muskie junior girls’ volleyball players Cassandra Moffitt and Maryam Seid, jumped into the frigid waters of Sand Bay, behind La Place Rendez-Vous, on New Year’s Day in front of a crowd of spectators, raising funds for the Muskie Sport Association. Comprised of […]
Heather Latter Matthew Hill and Mikel Ward raced each other down the hill at the overpass last Thursday afternoon. Children have been taking advantage of their Christmas holiday break by enjoying the mild weather. Alas, kids, it’s back to school next Monday (Jan. 9).
Heather Latter Tristin Yerxa, along with Dylan Allan and Tyler Roulston, laced up their skates last Thursday afternoon for a game of shinny hockey at the outdoor rink on Portage Avenue.
