Lucas Punkari After all of the practices and all of the exhibition contests, the real competition is now underway. The Fort Frances Thunderhawks began their quest for the 2011 Allan Cup this afternoon in Kenora, where they took on the South East Prairie Thunder (Manitoba) starting at 2 p.m. at […]
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Staff Rainy River District will not be representing Northern Ontario for a second-straight year at the Dominion Club Championships. Maury Nielson’s rink from Stratton failed to nab the provincial crown over the weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. Looking to follow in the footsteps of Raymond Roy’s Fort Frances foursome that […]
Small investors often are portrayed as the “dumb money.” It has been said that in markets they are doomed to buy just before a crash. For example, many were fatally lured into buying fashionable securities, such as uranium mining companies in the 1950s, the conglomerates in the l960s, the high-tech […]
Lucas Punkari Myles Kuharski, left, and Tom Biondich skated against each another during a Thunderhawks’ scrimmage on Saturday at the Ice For Kids Arena in preparation for the 2011 Allan Cup tournament in Kenora this week. The local squad opened action this afternoon against the South East Prairie Thunder (Manitoba).
Heather Latter Mike Kulyk, foreground, and Tony Cote performed a rap number to conclude their workshop entitled “Choices,” which offered a positive message to youth at the Couchiching multi-use facility Saturday afternoon. A performance by the artists from “Kingdom Music,” as well as some locals, was held that evening. The […]
Peggy Revell Both the local Liberal and Conservative candidates have opted not to open a campaign office here—instead relying on social media and travels throughout the district to get their word out. “With the limitations on campaign spending, I have decided to forego formal rented facilities and instead will bring […]
Piano Division (Thursday, April 7) •CLASS P1004 1. Meagan Empey •CLASS P904 1. Alexis Sharp 2. Cameo Harrison •CLASS P804 1. Oryn Albanese 2. Katelyn Shortreed/Audrey Chojko-Bolec (tie) •CLASS P102 1. Macy Anderson 2. Jacob Gustafson •CLASS P303 1. Emma Dykstra 2. Cara Sane-Calder •CLASS P403 1. Jordan Bruyere 2. […]
Staff Although it became a tradition for some over the past 15-plus years, the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club will not be hosting a Good Friday breakfast this year. Kiwanian Dr. Robert Lidkea said the board of the directors decided not to hold it this year as some felt the event […]
Duane Hicks The annual spring blood donor clinic is coming up this Tuesday and Wednesday (April 12-13) at Fort Frances High School—and Canadian Blood Services wants people to know it’s not too late to make an appointment. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said yesterday the first day is “pretty much filled […]
Staff Maury Nielson’s rink from the Stratton Curling Club will resume their quest towards the 2011 Dominion Curling Club Championship this afternoon in Sault Ste. Marie as they open play at the provincial playdowns. Nielson, along with third Neil Haw, second Andrew McCormick, and lead Tyler Nielson, began the round-robin […]
Heather Latter Debra Elias organized books yesterday during the annual fundraiser being held by the local Alzheimer Society and Cyclone Swim Club at Revco Carpet here. The popular book sale continues until 5 p.m. today and again tomorrow from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The groups hope to raise more than $2,000, […]
Lucas Punkari Tirzah Keffer called the line during the fifth end of the ‘A’ finals at the Fort Frances Curling Club last night as the season came to an end with the championship games in both the men’s and ladies’ leagues. Keffer and her team from Fort High doubled Elaine […]
