Bryce Forbes Before committing himself to a dentist office in southern Ontario, Michael Wu wanted to explore all what the province had to offer. So six months ago, he accepted a position with Dr. Mary Ellen Kennedy’s office. And despite only being signed up for the rest of the year, […]
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Peggy Revell Several years and with thousands of miles later, contemporary artist Lindsay Hamilton has bid adieu to Canada’s West Coast and returned home to Fort Frances to establish her own art studio. The 27-year-old is returning to her roots, with her family’s business—Little Beaver Snow Park—now being transformed into […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach Wayne Strachan didn’t mince words over news of the addition of two new U.S.-based teams in the SIJHL. “It’s huge,” he stressed. “All the Canadian teams were prepared to go at it with the four teams, but what kind of schedule would we […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Curling Club will host its second provincial bonspiel in three years in late February. The Northern Ontario Curling Association awarded the senior provincial curling championships to the local club from Feb. 24-27—just two years after it hosted the men’s provincial showdown. There also should be […]
Dan Falloon The Rainy River District Fastball League’s regular season is scheduled to wrap up this week, but there’s still plenty to be decided in the next two nights. The local Sight & Sound Wolves began a stretch of four games in three nights yesterday evening at Big Island. The […]
Bryce Forbes Nick Delorenzi, foreground, and Spencer Smith were among those working on the rehabilitation of the Caul Bridge on McIrvine Road this week. The bridge has been reduced to one lane of traffic as crews work to upgrade it to provincial safety standards, including the installation of steel guardrails. […]
Peggy Revell Beri Korkola, with the United Native Friendship Centre here, helped to plant flowers in one of the outdoor gardens at Rainycrest yesterday afternoon. The UNFC, along with various other community organizations such as the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, have been pitching in with time […]
Dan Falloon Rick Socholotuk (“The Outdoor Educator”) demonstrated how to properly show off a catch for a photograph during the Safeway KidPro orientation yesterday afternoon at Confederation College. About 30 kids participating in Sunday’s tournament attended the session to learn about everything from different fishing techniques to boat etiquette. Teams […]
Dan Falloon Ralph Galusha netted a fish during the “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge over the weekend. Galusha and his son, Scott, were on the hot seat before the top five boats paraded in and managed to hang on to finish fourth overall with 23.31 pounds.
Staff Pharmasave beat Manitou Forest Products 4-2 in local men’s soccer action last night. Craig McTavish led the way with two goals while Jimmy Nussbaumer and Josiah Morris added singles. Tanner Kaemingh and Mike Sande replied for Manitou. In women’s action, Boston Pizza blanked Taggs 4-0 on goals by Laureen […]
Staff Signs encouraging the public to go smoke-free where children play will be installed at local playgrounds and parks after town council last night agreed to a proposal from the Northwestern Health Unit. “It’s just to promote healthy lifestyle choices in Northwestern Ontario,” explained Coun. John Albanese, who also is […]
Dan Falloon The brass of the Superior International Junior Hockey League is breathing a sigh of relief after receiving some good news. The executive committee of USA Hockey has allowed a pair of American-based expansion franchises—the Spooner (Wis.) Wilderness and the Duluth (Mn.) Clydesdales—to join the Canadian-based SIJHL. USA Hockey […]
