Press Release The OPP began its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign at 12:01 a.m. this morning. The province-wide campaign continues until Jan. 2. With the holiday season fast approaching, the OPP reminds motorists of the danger of mixing alcohol or drugs with driving. “Impaired driving continues to […]
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Staff The Rainy River District School Board will have a choice to fill its vacant trustee seat after all. Terry Higgins and Jason Kabel submitted applications prior to the yesterday’s 3 p.m. deadline, board chair Dan Belluz confirmed this morning. A third person had applied but was disqualified, the board […]
Peggy Revell Local resident Jim Fowler and Barb Stainke, owner of the Bonnie Blue here, showed off their $2,233 windfall from Wednesday night’s Lotto 6/49 draw. But it could have been much more as the two, alongside 14 others who go in on the group ticket together, were just one […]
Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Logan McDonell worked to get past Kevin Tomalty of the Dryden Ice Dogs during last night’s SIJHL action at the Ice for Kids Arena here. McDonell scored a goal to help the hosts earn a 7-2 victory.
Rick Neilson Arlene Byrnes shared a moment of camaraderie with singer-songwriter David Francey after his performance during Tuesday night’s “tour de Fort” concert at the Townshend Theatre. Francey, winner of three Juno Awards, was accompanied by fellow singer/songwriter Craig Werth. Francey’s songs told of his adventures of life and love; […]
Duane Hicks Brenda Jones admired “Sisters of Rethymnon,” one of the dozens of works that were unveiled during the opening of local artist Connie Cuthbertson’s new exhibit, “‘The Awakening’—Memories of Greece,” yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. The reception saw about 120 people stop by. Inspired by a trip […]
Paige Desmond Talented performer and humanitarian Tom Jackson kicked off last night’s “Singing for Supper” concert at the Couchiching multi-use facility with an inspirational speech. The evening of music also featured performances by Amanda Stott and Beverly Mahood, with proceeds to go to the United Native Friendship Centre here.
Staff At Monday night’s meeting, town council: •approved a request from the Police Services Board to amend By-Law 66/90-A (which prohibits the use of ATVs in town limits) to exempt police, fire and rescue, paramedic, and bylaw personnel while in the performance of their duties; •authorized administration to purchase 5,175 […]
Mitch Calvert The Muskie girls’ hockey team came home with a 5-2 win in an exhibition game at Eveleth, Mn. on Tuesday night. Jillian Langtry scored twice to pace the Muskie attack while Sara Trendiak earned the win between the pipes. “Sara had a strong game and although they had […]
Mitch Calvert Shawn Jourdain hardly could have asked for a better home debut as new head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team. Veteran Kyle Herr scored twice, and Jamison Shortreed stopped all the shots he needed to, as the black-and-gold held on for a 3-2 win over the visiting […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce acclaimed three new directors at its annual general membership meeting here Tuesday, but continues to look for more to round out its board vacancies. “We actually still have three spots available, so we’re going to continue to work on that between […]
Staff The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced earlier this week that Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Mitch Cain will join Devlin native Jordan Davis, as well as Davis’ teammate, Michael MacDonald, of the Fort William North Stars, on the Team West roster for the CJHL’s Top Prospects game coming up […]
