Peggy Revell The province has announced St. Michael’s School and Robert Moore School here will be the next locations in the district where full-day junior kindergarten programs will roll out. These schools will offer the program starting in the fall of 2011, following the inaugural roll-out that will see the […]
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Staff The friendly confines of VanJura Park couldn’t remain perfect for the Sight & Sound Wolves forever. The Wolves lost at home for the first time this season, dropping an 8-4 decision to the Big Grassy Braves (7-4) last night. Jesse Tom, Linden Indian, and Tim Archie all belted homers […]
the MNR It was a fairly quiet day in the West Fire Region yesterday. The far north was under a “high to extreme” forest fire hazard, but that was expected to be downgraded following the expected rainfall last night. There still are five fires being monitored in the West Fire […]
Bryce Forbes Jenna Wilson got help from teacher Duane Roen during her Grade 9 academic science exam this morning in the Fort High gym. Students began exams yesterday and will write them until Wednesday, when school is officially out for the summer.
Bryce Forbes Marjorie Stuart received a local Life Membership from Susan Robertson, on behalf of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, at its annual general meeting Monday afternoon at Rainycrest. Also honoured were Faith Adair, Sam Harcus, Cal Robertson, Maureen Blair-Leighton, Lois Makarenko-Witherspoon, Millie Ward, Doris Dennis, Margaret Rogozinski, and […]
Dan Falloon Big Grassy Braves’ pitcher Travis Tom wound up against the Sight & Sound Wolves in RRDFL action at VanJura Park here last night.
Dan Falloon Jade Windego of the Red Gut Brewers tossed a pitch against Safeway in local adult mixed slo-pitch action at the St. Francis Sports Fields yesterday evening.
the MNR One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. Sioux Lookout Fire #48 was a smouldering blaze reported at the community of Wunnumin Lake at 0.2 hectares in size. A FireRanger crew has been dispatched to the scene. Meanwhile, one new fire was reported […]
Bryce Forbes Lottery fever has struck residents here—and the doctor’s cure is more lottery tickets. In anticipation of tomorrow night’s LottoMax draw worth an estimated $95 million, the biggest in Canadian history, local retailers have seen a sharp increase in the number of tickets being sold. “You’re going to see […]
Staff The La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs girls’ under-18 team found some offence against Taggs in Borderland Soccer Association action Tuesday night, scoring an 8-0 victory. Wynona Kavanaugh led the way with four goals while Courtney Roach added a hat trick. Jessica Caul rounded out the scoring in support of keeper […]
Staff After losing both their games last week to inclement weather, the Sight & Sound Wolves still were struck by Lightning on Tuesday night. Big Grassy nipped the Fort Frances-based squad 2-1 to improve to 7-3 on the season. Jeff Morrison earned the win while Bob Andy was tagged with […]
Staff It’s still unknown whether the four First Nations involved in the court case over Pither’s Point Park will be allowed to appeal an earlier ruling that stated the Town of Fort Frances can continue to maintain the park until either ownership is determined through a court case or further […]
