Staff The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres opened their second season in the SIJHL with a pair of weekend losses to the visiting Thunder Bay Bearcats. The Bearcats romped to a 6-3 victory in Friday night’s opener, then pulled out a narrow 3-2 win Saturday night. The Sabres actually opened the […]
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Duane Hicks As work continues on the Noden Causeway, the overlay on the westbound lane is scheduled to be placed tomorrow and Wednesday (Sept. 23-24). During the placement of the overlay, traffic will be reduced to 10 km/h over the structure, controlled by flaggers and a pilot vehicle, to prevent […]
Mitch Calvert Alton Pollard admired his putt on the ninth green of the club championship yesterday at Kitchen Creek. Pollard carded an 82 in the seniors’ division but Terry Martinson claimed the low score in the 50+ class with a 76. Krista Ballard (ladies’), Gerry Hercun (men’s), Alex McDonald (junior), […]
Jessica George Local residents Fred Whitehead, left, Larry Wood, and Jean Richards helped NDP candidate John Rafferty cut the ribbon Saturday to officially open his campaign headquarters here. Located at 517 Mowat Ave. (across from Green’s), the office is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. […]
Jessica George Brianna Clinker (clockwise from left), Shailyn Loyie, Alanna Walsh, Emily Hyatt, Danielle Jean, and Hailey Clendenning showed off their smiles—and their fingernails—during the manicure and pedicure session of the “Beautiful Unique Girls” beach party hosted by St. Mary’s Church on Saturday night. The girls came together for an […]
Duane Hicks Dust off the lederhosen, roll out the barrel, and strike up the oompah band—the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee is planning an Oktoberfest party for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Foundation director Teresa Hazel said more than half of the tickets […]
Mitch Calvert Start with four games at This time it’s for real. After a lengthy training camp and pre-season schedule, which began as early as Aug. 8 for a number of this year’s players, the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres finally will open their second SIJHL season by hosting the Thunder […]
Peggy Revell Kim Williamson had a big laugh as Joelle McKinnon checked out her daughter, Whitney, during the start of a new Mother Goose program at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. Among those also taking part were Rae-Ann Wood with her son, Christopher, and Heather Latter, who was there […]
Paige Desmond Students at St. Francis School got a treat yesterday as they read “The Hockey Sweater” with Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Dan Usiski. The goal of the team’s reading sessions this week was to introduce students to positive role models.
Jessica George Grade 4 French Immersion student Joleigh Hayes, left, showed off a poster with things she has learned from her teacher, Mme. Busch, to her mother Lisa George, and sister, Annelise, during the open house and meet-and-greet at St. Francis School yesterday evening.
Jessica George A garbage truck, looking to pick up the dumpster at Mohawk, got caught on the canopy while passing through yesterday morning. It appeared the truck’s forks had been up, which caused the vehicle to be above the clearance height. Repairs still were being done this morning at Mohawk, […]
Staff Incumbent Liberal candidate Ken Boshcoff opened up shop on Scott Street here this past Thursday. Hear what he had to say as he addressed the crowd after he cut the ribbon to his 2008 campaign headquarters as he prepared for the Oct. 14 federal election. Did you give blood […]
