The biggest spring sale ever held in Stratton looked more like a winter sale on Saturday. With a winter storm blasting hard outside, 1,424 head of snowy-backed cattle were put over the scales and under the auctioneer’s hammer between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. But only a couple of trucks […]
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The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association has taken the plunge. Under the stewardship of registrar Kelly Jolicoeur, the FFMHA has undertaken a new online registration system. As Hockey Canada moved away from the old printed cards, Jolicoeur said Hockey Northwestern Ontario began urging its members to embrace new technology and […]
Town council voted 4-3 on Monday night in favour of maintaining the Nelson Street park as “green space,” rather than rezoning it from “open space” to “residential type two (R2),” and local residents who opposed the move couldn’t be happier. “I’m very pleased with the decision, obviously,” area resident Michelle […]
With the 70th anniversary of the Dance fire approaching this October, a committee made up of victims’ family members are planning a large memorial to commemorate the 17 lives that were lost. But they are looking for support from the community to make it happen. “The Dance fire is a […]
After six seasons and five-straight OFSAA appearances, Shane Bliss is leaving his post as head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team. Continuing the long tradition of successful Muskie bench bosses, Bliss assumed the reins after the departure of longtime Muskie mentor Glen Edwards. After bowing out in the NorWOSSA […]
Pinewood Sports & Marine co-owner Al McTaggart could only grin and bear it Saturday morning thanks to a little surprise from Mother Nature. While the 30 cm of snow may have put a damper on the tail end of Pinewood’s annual spring boat show, the business will continue the sale […]
Auxiliary members Joan Gustafson and Sharon Plourde enjoyed coffee and cake as the Rainycrest volunteer appreciation luncheon wound down Thursday afternoon. The theme was “Hats Off to Volunteers,” and prizes were awarded to many who donned colourful hats. In addition to the food, entertainment, and awards, members of the auxiliary […]
From the sales ring, cattle were returned to the outdoor pens Saturday during the spring sale in Stratton. With a winter storm blasting hard outside, 1,424 head of snowy-backed cattle were put over the scales and under the auctioneer’s hammer between 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Gary Esselink of Devlin was among the first distict residents to give the “gift of life” during the first day of the Canadian Blood Services spring donor clinic at the Fort Frances High School. The clinic, which ran last Wednesday and Thursday, saw a total of 411 residents donate 362 […]
Four-year-olds Aurora Hutton, left, and Keira Strickland played in an igloo Hutton’s father, Tristan, built for them over the weekend at their Emo Road residence. It took him about three hours to build it, but the kids lost interest after, oh, about 10 minutes—until it was all done, of course, […]
With town council close to wrapping up its 2008 budget, it looks like residential property owners will be in for a 3.19 percent tax hike this year. Council voted unanimously last night in favour of a tax scenario that will see residential tax rates jump 3.19 percent, or $57.16 per […]
To the applause of dozens of local residents in the gallery at the Civic Centre, council voted 4-3 last night in favour of maintaining the Nelson Street park as “green space” and not rezoning it from “open space” to “residential type two (R2).” The vote came after a lengthy list […]
