Dan Falloon Silver wasn’t sweet for the Muskie soccer teams in Dryden yesterday. Both squads ended their seasons as NorWOSSA runners-up, although each one took a different path to get there. But the end result—a 3-2 loss on penalty kicks to Dryden for the boys and a 4-1 defeat to […]
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Duane Hicks Town council on Tuesday night approved a request from the Fort Frances Curling Club to change the date of its tax arrears payments from July 31 to Sept. 30. Coun. Sharon Tibbs told council the Administration and Finance executive committee reviewed the curling club’s arrangement with the town […]
Staff Fort Frances OPP detachment commander Insp. John Kendrick delivered a police services activity report for the first quarter of 2010 to town council Tuesday night. The first quarter of 2010 has shown a 15 percent increase in violent crime over last year, with the most common form being common […]
Press Release Ontario has passed legislation that will provide relief for low- to middle-income Northern Ontario residents who are facing high energy costs through an annual credit. The annual Northern Ontario Energy Credit will provide about $35 million in assistance to 250,000 families and single people, or more than half […]
Robin McCormick The annual Devlin T.O.P.S. Salad Supper is set to go this Monday (May 31) at the Devlin Hall. The start time is 6 p.m. (last week’s column printed the time at 5 p.m. for the supper and I apologize for my mistake). There will be a large variety […]
Dave Ogilvie The Dance Fire committee, which hosted a concert featuring “Country Blend,” raised $1,000 for the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary. Funds raised will go towards paying for the upgraded X-ray equipment at the Emo Health Centre. The auxiliary would like to thank the committee, and everyone who attended, […]
Mitchell Haw For members of the United Beef Club, the evening of May 18 featured a very practical meeting at the McQuaker residence. But before club members could begin an anticipated hands-on activity, there were a few other tasks that need to be completed. First off, members and leaders recited […]
Peggy Revell The toll booth initiative undertaken by Couchiching First Nation is drawing support from beyond its immediate community, including a visit from Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly yesterday. “I’m here to support Couchiching First Nation,” said Kelly, who took a turn in the booth collecting tolls from […]
Anthony Leek Racing at the Emo Speedway resumed Saturday night as the WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, and Street Stocks hit the track for the Amsoil Dirt Track Racing Series. The track was a picky one, though, with a combination of dry slicks and tacky grooves—and with both ends having […]
Press Release Naughty Pine Riding Ranch, owned and operated by Clarence and Deannie Lunyk, is located 20 minutes north of Rainy River. It has a therapeutic riding program and offers trail rides, as well. The ranch has been running horse camp for two years now and is looking forward to […]
Press Release Ontario is encouraging employers and workers to learn how to protect themselves from heat stress this summer. As summer days get hotter, the harm caused by too much heat can become a significant problem in many workplaces. Workers and their employers must take steps to protect themselves from […]
Staff A pair of local players will be suiting up for a chance to represent Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Donovan Cousineau of Fort Frances, who played for the Muskies last season, and Devlin’s Robbie Rea, who wore a Thunder Bay Kings’ uniform, will attend the tryouts in […]
