Staff Muskie hopes of a championship at the eight-team Marshall Hilltopper Classic in Duluth have been dashed. Fort High fell 5-3 to the Edgewood Crusaders (Madison, Wis.) last night, which knocked the black-and-gold to the consolation side of the tourney. The Muskies will look to earn a trip to the […]
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the OPP Two male youths face charges after officers caught them breaking into vehicles here early Thursday morning. The pair, who are both under 18, were located in the area of Pit Road around 5:30 a.m. after a caller alerted police to two suspicious males. Police said the thefts from […]
Duane Hicks Volunteers Bruce Nichols, left, and Rooksana Randeree took a break from serving up dessert to enjoy a turkey meal on Saturday during the 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner. A total of 320 people attended the dinner, which ran from noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church, with at least another […]
Staff Probably measuring more than 10 feet long, this sizable icicle was spotted hanging from a building on Third Street West.
Staff The chief librarian and CEO of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has been named Public Librarian of the Year by the Ontario Library Boards’ Association. Margaret Sedgwick is the 2011 winner of the W.J. Robertson Medallion for outstanding leadership in the advancement of public library services in […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—Canadian yoga retailer Lululemon Athletica voluntarily is withdrawing certain reusable bags from its stores over concern they may contain lead. Lululemon said there is no concern with the use of the bag—only a potential concern with its proper disposal after use. It said the recall of the […]
Staff The Salvation Army’s food bank and thrift store will be closed for the holiday season. Starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24, both services will be closed through to Monday, Jan. 3. The Salvation Army is asking people not to pile up donations outside the thrift store as they […]
Dan Falloon Rachel and Annie Jean took to the slope at the overpass yesterday afternoon. About 10 youngsters were enjoying their Christman holiday by sliding down the hill on discs and sleds of varying shapes and sizes.
Dan Falloon Noah Loveday jetted away with the puck as MacKenzie Tibbs gave chase during a pick-up shinny game at the north-end rink on Portage Avenue yesterday afternoon. With the mild pre-Christmas weather and kids off from school, the town’s outdoor rinks have been bustling with activity.
Dan Falloon Mrs. Claus (a.k.a. Judy Kielczewski), standing with Betty’s owners Doug and Blair Anderson, gave Celeste Tean a candy cane during a visit to the Scott Street store yesterday morning. Kielczewski was handing out candy canes at businesses in the downtown core.
Press Release The interest rate set at 1.25 percent for Variable-Rate Ontario Savings Bonds (OSB) will remain unchanged for the next six months. This update does not affect the Fixed-Rate and Step-Up Ontario Savings Bonds. Variable-Rate Bonds are one of three OSB investment options that are available annually to Ontarians. […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that area schools soon will be benefitting from two successful applications securing funding from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ Safe Schools Grant Program. The applications came as a result of the school board’s ongoing partnership […]
