Dave Ogilvie Joe Carlson and Natalie Smith took part in the United Church youth group’s sliding party Sunday afternoon at the Lions Park in Emo. The group, along with others from the community, took full advantage of the fresh snow and milder weather to enjoy an afternoon of sliding.

Mitch Calvert Falls Broncos’ forward Josh Leinum cleanly won a defensive zone draw in the third period of his team’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Muskies on Monday night at Bronco Arena

Duane Hicks RRFDC chair Russ Fortier, left, received a trio of plaques from Northern Development and Mines minister Michael Gravelle on behalf of three area businesses—the Fisheries Resort, Ross’ Camp, and the Emo Inn—that initially were helped out by the NOHFC 20 years ago.

The Canadian Press TORONTO—A Grade 12 student from Vancouver will step out onto the streets and into Olympic history as one of thousands of Canadians who will take part in the torch relay for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Patricia Moreno was the first person named by Coca-Cola as a torch […]

Duane Hicks After spending four hours yesterday talking about what the town needs now, what projects can wait, and areas where they could cut back and save dollars, town council and management are off to a flying start with the 2009 budget. Taking a first look at the $16-million capital […]

Staff It was a classic case of good news, bad news over in International Falls last night. The Muskie girls’ hockey team held up their end of the bargain with a 3-2 win over the host Broncos, but the boys couldn’t duplicate the feat—falling 6-0 to their border rivals. The […]

Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting via videoconference tonight at 6:30 at its office adjacent to St. Francis School here. On the agenda is the approval to appoint Danielle Flynn and Wes Derksen to the Special Education Advisory Committee. The board’s 2007-08 audited […]

Peggy Revell It may be winter outside but it was a busy day at the “beach” inside at the Fort Frances Nursery School this morning. Aaron Wood, left, Treyden Calder, Liam Dent, and Hayden Becket were among those getting a splash out of the wading pools that were filled up […]

Mitch Calvert Muskie Kristen Penner battled International Falls’ Broncos Sydney Gordon (#16) and Mackenzie Roboin (#7) during an exhibition tilt across the river last night. The Muskies won 3-2 to sweep the three-game season series between the two border rivals.

Staff The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres couldn’t gain ground on the Thunder Bay Bearcats over the weekend. The Sabres (20-11-2) lost back-to-back games by identical 4-2 scores to fall seven points behind the Bearcats (22-7-5) for second place in the SIJHL standings. Brad Pawlowski had a goal and three assists […]

Duane Hicks Those who regularly order the “Healthy Living Food Box” each month should know that starting Feb. 4, they must turn in their order forms and cardboard totes on the first Wednesday of the month. As well, orders only will be accepted at the Sunset Country Métis Hall, said […]

Dave Ogilvie Lincoln Dunn and his daughter, Naomi, took part in the United Church youth group’s sliding party Sunday afternoon at Lions Park in Emo. The youth group and others from the community took full advantage of the fresh snow and milder weather to enjoy an afternoon of sliding.