Bryce Forbes As part of “Hire A Youth” Week through the local Service Canada Centre for Youth, Jamie Petrin, left. and Dayna DeBenedet launched a chalk blitz yesterday, drawing different slogans on Scott Street. The centre has a few events planned throughout the week, including a health and safety fair […]
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The Canadian Press KENORA, Ont.—Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving police in downtown Kenora. Provincial police say an officer responded to a report of a domestic incident last night. Police say the officer opened fire when confronted by a woman wielding a knife outside […]
the MNR For more than a week now, there’s been no new fires reported in the West Fire Region. But the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding the public they still need to aware of the rules when they want to light a fire. Outdoor fires are allowed under the […]
Duane Hicks The seventh-annual “Scott Street Show ’n Shine,” presented by the Business Improvement Association and International Early Iron Car Club, is planned for this Saturday (June 12). From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the public is welcome to check out the classic cars—or bring down one of their own “hot rods” […]
Duane Hicks Local residents who noticed an emergency warning going off for more than an hour this morning will be happy to know the cause was a malfunctioning part and nothing more serious. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said there was a malfunction in the solenoid of the siren […]
Staff While rain and dark clouds may have put a damper on the Heritage Tourism Week kick-off here Friday, partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures Saturday spelled out a fairly successful “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” at the Fort Frances Airport. “The day turned out real well,” said longtime organizer Bruce Caldwell, […]
Staff If a local Facebook group has its way, the Stanley Cup will be coming to Fort Frances—if the Chicago Blackhawks win it, that is. The group, “If Duncan Keith Wins The Cup, Bring It To Fort Frances,” had 443 members as of this morning. Born in Winnipeg, the Blackhawks’ […]
Staff The two Muskie field athletes struggled at the OFSAA championships in London over the weekend. In terms of exceeding expectations, Josh Strain put together the best Fort High performance of the competition, tying for eighth in the senior boys’ high jump. He completing the 1.83m jump before bowing out […]
Dan Falloon Incoming Muskie football coach Chad Canfield isn’t shy about his hopes for this year’s team. The former team MVP is looking for a good number of bodies for the annual spring camp, which kicks off today at 6 p.m. at Fort High. Canfield said he hopes to have […]
Staff A break in the ARCA racing circuit hasn’t helped local driver Steve Arpin get back on his game. Arpin finished 11th at the Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 200 at Pocono Raceway on Saturday afternoon—his second-straight finish outside of the top 10 after recording two consecutive wins back in April. […]
Bryce Forbes In hopes of promoting student summer jobs, the local Service Canada Centre for Youth is hosting a series of events in conjunction with “Hire a Youth Week.” “This year, we are continuing our tradition of helping young people find summer employment,” Youth Services Officer Dayna DeBenedet said in […]
Staff Craig McTavish was on fire for Pharmasave on Thursday evening. He scored three goals as Pharmasave beat the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 3-1 in men’s Borderland Soccer Association action. Colton Gray netted the lone goal for the Voyageurs. The Voyageurs fared better in women’s action, however, getting past Taggs […]
