A medical doctor can list the warning signs of pending serious health problems. Similarly, an economist can cite the warning signs of looming economic troubles. However, no one can predict the timing of these events, although they are certain to occur. There are two things to consider here. First, the […]
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Duane Hicks Taylor Shouldice, left, and Jilayne Derksen performed “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” from “My Fair Lady” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre during the opening performance of the FFHS Music Department’s fall musical revue, “Food for Thought.” The show runs again today and tomorrow (Nov. 19-20) at 7:30 p.m. […]
Duane Hicks In preparation for the annual “Holiday Art Extravaganza,” Jean Richards arranged a display of “Backwoods Jewels,” a line of jewellery incorporating beads, feathers, and antlers made by district artist Ashley Trinkner which just arrived at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue. The extravaganza opens today from […]
Peggy Revell Marcus Big George rotated around the table and ended up sharing a chair with Malcolm Wilson during a game of “I’ve Never . . .” yesterday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The game was one of many activities that youths participated in on the final day of a […]
Staff With the 53rd-annual Christmas “Parade of Lights” coming up next Saturday (Nov. 27), organizers are encouraging businesses and groups to get working on their floats, if they haven’t already. Brenda Kellar of Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd., the parade’s sponsor, said plans have been shaping up nicely. “So far, […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Lakers saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in Dryden last night in a big way. The host Ice Dogs (13-10-0) throttled the Lakers 6-1, handing Fort Frances (15-7-1) its first loss since falling 3-2 in overtime to Sioux Lookout back on Oct. […]
Staff Local residents will have enhanced mobility service from Tbaytel starting in January. Tbyaytel announced the launch of its new 3G HSPA Mobility service in Thunder Bay yesterday. The next phase of expansion of the new 3G HSPA network next month will target communities west of Thunder Bay, such as […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ hockey team had another early-season near-miss Tuesday night in Kenora, dropping a 3-1 decision to the host Broncos. The black-and-gold fell to 0-2 after losing their season-opener 3-2 to Red Lake here Saturday. Fort High got off to a good start in Kenora as Hailey Clendenning […]
Peggy Revell Hugh Dennis, left, co-ordinator of the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team, held on as Fort Frances OPP Insp. John Kendrick took “SIDNE” out for a spin in Fort High’s gym yesterday morning. The newly-purchased “Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience” soon will be travelling throughout the district to teach people […]
Peggy Revell Elaine Herbert and Gloria Fadyk checked out the numerous hand-made scarves, mittens, blankets, and other items that were for sale at the table being overseen by La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary members Betty Nancy Shaw and Jane McLeod for today’s annual lobby sale. Running from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the […]
Barb Everett The Legion ladies general meeting was held last Wednesday (Nov. 10), with 41 members present. The attendance draw was won by Eva Costello and the birthday draw by Kay Buffington. Perfect attendance draws were won by Helen Matheson and Gloria Bergner. Our Remembrance Day tea was a big […]
