Dan Falloon After leading the Muskies into battle against the International Falls Broncos for 13 years, Terry Ogden knows a little bit about the rivalry between the two teams. “It goes back to the initial year of the Muskie program, 1964-65,” noted Ogden, who coached Fort High for 18 years […]
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Peggy Revell It will be a proud moment for district resident Ken Young on Feb. 10 in North Vancouver when he takes hold of the Olympic torch to represent Canada’s veterans. Two days before the 2010 Olympics kick off, the veteran will be carrying the torch for 300 metres—although he […]
Heather Latter After a 10-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, Fort Frances native Lt. Andrew Curr, with the 10th Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery in Regina, is back in Canada—and just in time for the holidays. “It’s really nice to be back,” enthused Curr, who visited his parents, […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances has received notice from the Rainy River District School Board that it is being sued in relation to the explosion and fire that destroyed the gymnasium at J.W. Walker School back on Feb. 28, 2008. Town council received a statement of claim from the […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Town council passed a new fencing bylaw Monday night which relaxes the rules regarding corner sight triangles, as well as fences and hedges on corner lots. Planning and Development Superintendent Rick Hallam said his department began reviewing the fence bylaw this summer—spurred on mainly by the issue […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—With town council and management poised to start regular budget meetings next month, it looks like it will be tough slogging given they face an operating shortfall of $409,731 right off the bat. “I think council does have quite a bit of work ahead of them,” admitted […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—William Moody Jr., who passed away Saturday, was able to enjoy trips to Toronto Maple Leafs games and Disneyland thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada—and now a long-time friend of his is working to make sure other youths suffering from illnesses can see their dreams come true. Tyson […]
Duane Hicks Outdoor rinks are now open Local children and adults alike are invited to come out to a free community skate next Wednesday (Dec. 30) from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Mayor Roy Avis is sponsoring the event, which also will feature free hot chocolate. “I […]
Dan Falloon It’s just been that kind of season for the Fort Frances Lakers. The local SIJHL squad handed the first-place Fort William North Stars just their second defeat of the season—a 2-1 loss here Friday night—but then went on a 10-day Christmas break, leaving little time to build off […]
Dan Falloon Waiting on Mother Nature can be a bit of a test sometimes. Those at the Borderland Snowmobile Club, for instance, are all ready to go—they just need more snow to fall here. Club president Dave Goodman said volunteers have been out doing what they can with the trail […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Thunderhawks just couldn’t get comfortable in Thunder Bay over the weekend, falling to the host Thunder Bay Twins 6-0 on Saturday and then 4-1 on Sunday. Coach Randy White said his team, which was playing without Rustyn Dolyny, Jamie Davis, and Kevin Webb, was further […]
Dan Falloon In the span of six years, Kevin Gemmell has gone from leading the Muskie senior boys’ basketball team on the court to leading them off of it. The freshman coach started his NorWOSSA career on a positive note with a commanding 64-28 win over the Dryden Eagles last […]
