Duane Hicks Charlotte Anderson is on the job as the new technology co-ordinator at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.
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Heather Latter LaVerne Tibold of Emo showed off the quilt she made that recently earned first place regionally—and was selected to compete at the provincial level.
Lucas Punkari Lakers’ forward Davis Smith, left, battled for the puck with John Blascoe of the Duluth Clydesdales during Friday night’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena here. Smith registered assists on two goals as the Lakers skated to a 5-0 victory.
Staff A joint transportation policy between the local separate and public school boards will be up for discussion at tonight’s monthly meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Trustees will receive a verbal report from Superintendent of Business Chris Howarth on the board’s transportation policy and the consortia which […]
Duane Hicks With the deadline for the 2011 “Citizen of the Year” award having elapsed at 4 p.m. yesterday, a total of four nominations came in. Town secretary Lori Pattison said the selection committee, comprised of Linda Hamilton (“Citizen of the Year 2008”), Gord McBride, and Couns. Andrew Hallikas and […]
Lucas Punkari Rob McGinnis launched over a defender to make a shot during a friendly pick-up game at the Fort High gym last night. The game was part of a shoot-around evening for the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League, which will be holding events like this each Monday from 6:30-10 […]
So often when the telephone rings, it is a telemarketer asking for a charitable donation. Whether or not the cause is worthwhile is not all that evident. The question, obviously, is will that giving do any good? Is our philanthropic tradition as helpful as we believe? Superficially, our practice seems […]
Lucas Punkari The waiting game for local curlers to take to the ice at the Fort Frances Curling Club will continue until the beginning of next month. Originally scheduled to start last Tuesday (Oct. 11), the opening date for the 2011/12 season first was postponed to Monday, Oct. 24. But […]
Staff Eleven teams have signed up to participate in the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off and Cake Roulette,” with a few more still to be confirmed. “I could take a couple more teams if there’s people still interested in coming out,” noted Chamber manager Anthony Mason, […]
Lucas Punkari After seeing their four-game winning streak snapped Wednesday night in Sioux Lookout, the Fort Frances Lakers bounced back in a huge way here Friday with a 5-0 victory over the Duluth Clydesdales. The win was highlighted by the performance of Lakers’ goalie Tyler Ampe, who turned aside all […]
Staff The Muskie football team spoiled the party in Dryden on Friday night. The black-and-gold battled to a 21-17 victory over the host Eagles in what was the first-ever night game to be played at Harry McMaster Field. Colton Craig provided all of the offence the Muskies needed, finding the […]
Staff The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville once again will be holding its annual winter coat drive. They want clean, used winter coats in good condition for men, women, and children to be able to give to the needy. Mittens, hats, and boot also are welcome. Organizer Anna McNay suggested […]
