Staff Local volunteers are needed as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women fast approaches. “We’re always looking for volunteers to come and help us, and be present or involved in the planning or assisting in the setting up or putting away after,” said Heidi Smith […]
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the NWU The week of Nov. 24 is HIV & AIDS Awareness Week, ending with World AIDS Day on Thursday, Dec. 1. Two new choices in HIV testing are now available at Northwestern Health Unit sexual health clinics throughout the region. “These new methods of testing give individuals more options […]
Lucas Punkari Even though his team lost a 2-1 overtime thriller to the Dryden Paper Kings during the Source for Sports Showcase Cup Bantam ‘AA’ tournament final Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena, Fort Frances Canadians’ head coach Jamie Davis was in no way disappointed with how his […]
Staff The Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s hockey team kept its undefeated record intact following a trip to Duluth last weekend, skating to a win and a tie against the top-ranked Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. In their first game Saturday afternoon, the two ACHA rivals battled to a 1-1 tie, with […]
the MNR Two Winnipeg men have been fined a total of $1,700 for fishing licence infractions. John Bracken pleaded guilty and was fined $1,200 for making false statements on an Ontario resident Outdoors Card application and possessing a void licence. Michael Mendres, meanwhile, pleaded guilty and was fined $500 for […]
Lucas Punkari Looking for some good competition in their first game action this season, the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians certainly got that—and much more—in three meetings with the visiting West End Bruins (Thunder Bay) at the ’52 Canadians Arena over the weekend. The Canadians ended up finishing the weekend […]
Staff Of the eight local teams that travelled to Thunder Bay over the weekend for the 20th-annual November Chill tournament, the Lakewood Tire Eagles PeeWee squad turned out to be the best of the bunch. The Eagles captured the tournament title Sunday afternoon with a 3-0 shutout over the Dryden […]
Lucas Punkari For Muskie senior girls’ volleyball head coach Duane Roen and his junior counterpart, Jason Cain, the most difficult decision they’ll have to make all season will be decided upon by week’s end. Both currently are in the process of choosing who will be on their respective squads heading […]
Duane Hicks The Naicatchewenin Development Corp. (NDC) continues to diversify its business investments, recently partnering with local “World of Water” franchisees Brian and Pia Beers. “We’re very happy to partner with Brian and Pia and World of Water,” Tony Marinaro, chief business development officer for the NDC, said during an […]
Duane Hicks Seven years after arriving in Fort Frances from Croatia, Irena, Ratko, and Marin Loncar have earned Canadian permanent resident status and are looking forward to a bright future here. The family was congratulated Sunday evening during a potluck supper at Knox United Church here. “After seven years of […]
Lucas Punkari After splitting a weekend road trip to Thunder Bay and Duluth, the Fort Frances Lakers will resume their battle with the Wisconsin Wilderness for top spot in the SIJHL from inside the friendly confines of the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers begin a four-game homestand Friday night […]
Peggy Revell With years under their belts helping animals find loving homes, the Friends of Animals have created the “Lady Luck Safe Haven” website to continue offering this service to the community. “The name ‘Lady Luck’ comes from the name of a cat who we had for 22 years, and […]
