Staff The four Muskie court teams kicked off their NorWOSSA seasons yesterday in Dryden, where both boys’ basketball teams came away victorious. The seniors opened defence of their league crown with a hard-fought 46-40 victory over the Eagles, with Will Anderson’s 15 points leading the way. Meanwhile, the junior boys […]
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Duane Hicks Neil Mainville got an early gift from Santa Claus yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Day Care. Jolly St. Nick wrapped up a series of appearances in town and now has headed back to the North Pole to get ready for a long night of deliveries on Christmas […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Christopher Wood received a gift from jolly St. Nick yesterday morning during the annual Christmas party at the Fort Frances Nursery School. Santa wasn’t able to stay for long, though, as he had other early presents to deliver that day.
Heather Latter Three-year-old Jolie Whitecrow told Santa her Christmas wishes atop his knee yesterday morning when he visited during “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.
the OPP The Festive R.I.D.E. season began Nov. 25 and continues through to Jan. 1 to keep motorists safe on our roadways. As of 8 a.m. yesterday (Dec. 20), members with the North West Region OPP had charged 31 individuals with impaired/over 80 mg, issued five three-day suspensions, and conducted […]
Robin McCormick Once again our small community is saddened by the loss of a lifelong resident. Ethel Bujold passed away on Sunday after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Ethel not only was active in the Devlin/La Vallee area, but was a part of the entire district. […]
Dave Ogilvie Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer sure to please anyone on your list? How about a ticket to a fun night out, where someone will win a fabulous trip for two to Los Angeles to see Paul McCartney at a “Grammy Week” event? “Rock 94” presents a special […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum will be getting a couple of the items on its Christmas wish list, including a stove to enhance its programming and software to improve access to its collection. Over the past year, the museum has received more than $4,600 in donations, and town council […]
Press Release The Voyageur Lions are putting the final preparations in place for the club’s annual “Polar Plunge!” Jumpers should get their pledges counted and their costumes ready. Once again, there is a challenge between the Emo and District Lions and the Voyageur Lions. Emo has three jumpers: Kent and […]
Joey Payeur There have been surefire guarantees to accompany every summer season in Rainy River District for the past many years. The weather always has been unpredictable. The mosquitoes always have been intolerable. And Ethel Bujold, almost without fail, always has been on hand to take in the proceedings at […]
Staff The Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians concluded their 2011 tournament slate over weekend in Minnetonka, Mn., where they ended up with a third-place showing. In the bronze-medal game Sunday against the Blaine Ice Dogs, Davis Ross notched the game-tying goal for the Canadians late in the third period. He […]
Staff Despite compiling a 3-1 record, the Fort Frances PeeWee ‘AA’ Canadians had to settle for a fifth-place finish at a tournament in Detroit Lakes. After opening with a 4-2 triumph against the Fargo Angels, the Canadians followed that up with a 3-1 victory over the Northern Lakes Lightning on […]
