Staff After the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest website experienced some technical glitches late last week, organizers were forced to extend the deadline for votes yet again. After originally being set for Tuesday, Sept. 28, the deadline initially was extended 24 hours to Wednesday, Sept. 29. The deadline […]
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Staff Confederation College president Pat Lang has announced her retirement, effective next July. “The college is an incredibly exciting place to learn and work, and the employees are highly-committed to meeting the needs of the students and contributing to their success,” Lang said in a statement released by the college. […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the past week. No fires are burning in Ontario, with the fire hazard remaining “low” across the province. Nonetheless, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services program is urging the public to remain […]
Dan Falloon Muskie kick returner Cody Bodnar tried to elude a tackle by Daniel McIntyre defender Billy Hunyh in Friday afternoon’s 24-22 loss during the annual Homecoming game at Muskie Field. Down 24-8, the Muskies (1-2) scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes to claw closer but the two-point […]
Peggy Revell Local resident Marnie Cumming, the Ontario commissioner for Girl Guides, arranged the Girl Guide logos from past decades while setting up the “Celebrating 100 years with the Girl Guides” display at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday. Now open to the public, the display features old uniforms, badges, […]
Dan Falloon Donna Harrison (foreground) and Jolene Quast hiked around a wet patch during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s fall trail walk yesterday. The event helped the club showcase its two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road, as well as new signs detailing the plant life present there. A […]
Dan Falloon Harry Kelly putted towards the hole during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s fundraising golf tournament at Heron Landing on Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament were not available as of press time today.
Duane Hicks Tables, chairs, computers, and more will be available during a furniture sale at the old Fort Frances Public Library (363 Church St.) this evening from 6-8 p.m. Payment for items must be cash or cheque only (no credit or debit card transactions), with proceeds going to children’s library […]
Duane Hicks With the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre having been open for almost four months now, a sale will be held Monday (Sept. 27) to sell off furnishings from the old one. The sale will run from 6-8 p.m. at the old library (363 Church St.), with […]
Staff Victoria Maxwell is set to perform her one-woman show, “Crazy for Life,” tonight at La Place Rendez-Vous, and a limited number of seats are available for members of the public interested in attending. The show is part of the entertainment being provided for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Consumer […]
Staff The four Muskie court teams split their NorWOSSA season-opening matches yesterday in Dryden. The junior boys’ volleyball squad dropped the first set 25-19 to the host Eagles, but then stormed back to win the next three by scores of 25-15, 25-23, and 25-21. The senior girls’ basketball team, meanwhile, […]
Press Release Preparations for the Voyageur Lions’ annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” are proceeding well. Next Thursday (Sept. 30), 250 breakfast-to-go bags will be up for grabs—and some very exciting prizes will be offered. Each bag, which this year is a reusable shopping bag donated by Wal-Mart, will contain packages of gum, […]
