Peggy Revell A review of the Fort Frances’ Compliance with Property Standards Bylaw (Bylaw 14-09) by the Planning and Development committee was agreed upon by council following concerns over its fairness and viability expressed at Monday’s council meeting. The decision came following Coun. Ken Perry questioning the town’s move to […]
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Duane Hicks Archaeological site work at a plot of land located just east of the Fort Frances Courthouse turned up nothing of any real interest. While on-site Thursday afternoon for the final day of the dig last week, archaeologist Holly Martelle of Timmins Martelle Heritage Consultants Inc. said the testing […]
Peggy Revell The permanent closure of Runway 03/21—commonly known as “Cross Runway”—was approved by town council at Monday evening’s meeting. The runway will be officially closed as of Sept. 30, following a recommendation and report from the town’s Operations and Facilities executive committee. “The runway was built and paved in […]
Dave Ogilvie Cello and voice are two words which are not normally used in a sentence describing a musical genre, but those who attended the Cornell’s barn concert last Wednesday (Aug. 5) learned first-hand, that recording artist and composer Kevin Fox has indeed created a unique and captivating style which […]
Jack Elliott This past Sunday was Bergland’s sixth-annual “Cancer Crusade.” It was an enjoyable day under sunny skies and gentle breezes when friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate their fight against this dreaded disease. It was an afternoon of ice cream, music, hotdogs and good old-fashioned visiting. Local band, Hwy […]
Jack Elliott Although it goes by the official name of “Let’s Go Fishing,” perhaps the “Love Boat” is an appropriate name because it is a service to the community provided by volunteers who love their communities and the splendid waterways we are blessed with. Retired banker Arvid Jarason organized the […]
Mitch Calvert Get ready to dust off that AC/DC “The Razor’s Edge” album because its first track will soon be in use again at an arena near you. The plan to bring a senior men’s team to the area has been realized—complete with a number of former Borderland Thunder players—and […]
Staff Only two remain. The two-time defending champion Domino’s squad wrapped up a berth in tonight’s Borderland Soccer men’s championship game with a 4-2 victory over International Travel Services last night. Tyler Barker scored twice for the winners while Chris Faragher and Scott Bridgeman also found the back of the […]
Mitch Calvert Gone, but not forgotten. The late Struchan Gilson passed away suddenly at his home on Aug. 18, 2005 but clearly left a lasting impression on the athletes, friends and colleagues he knew as a coach, player and volunteer in the community. Local elected officials, Muskie alumnus, and friends […]
Mitch Calvert Baby steps. That’s the mantra being preached by Muskie football head coach Dean Bruyere heading into the Winnipeg High School Football League season next month. “I’m looking forward to the challenge, but I’m hoping people aren’t expecting miracles this year,” Bruyere stressed. “It’d be fairly optimistic to say […]
Mitch Calvert Colin Drombolis exchanged his squash racket for a golf club this past weekend and the decision turned out to be a wise one. Drombolis is probably more known for winning squash tournaments in these parts than for his prowess on the golf course, but he promptly put the […]
Staff The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres have sold off some of their remaining assets with just over a month to go before the puck drops on the SIJHL season. Rainy River native Dan Usiski has been sent to the Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Usiski tallied 19 […]
