Alumni goalie Megan Bob thwarted Muskie Lauren Krukoski as Ashlee Whalen and Taylor Meyers watched in the background. A late goal by Cortney Caldwell lifted the alumni squad to a come-from-behind 8-7 victory last night at the Ice for Kids arena in the inaugural Muskie girls’ alumni game.
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Members of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service worked at St. Michael’s School here after responding to a fire around 12:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The fire damaged one classroom extensively, with smoke damage throughout the rest of the building. Although the origin of the fire remains undetermined upon […]
Billed as a perfect way to try out cross-country skiing for the first time, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will hold a family ski day this Sunday (Dec. 30) from 1-3 p.m. at its Rocky Inlet trails. “It’s our second one, and it’s something we want to do at […]
With the anticipated arrival of warmer temperatures over the next few days and potential increased snowmobile use over the holiday season, the OPP is reminding snowmobilers to plan their routes carefully. The snow that has fallen from recent winter storms acts as a warm blanket on the thin ice, making […]
A local tradition for the past 20 years, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner is a time when many area residents, along with their families and friends, come together to celebrate each Dec. 25. The dinner, which always has taken place at Knox United Church except for last […]
January is “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District has plenty in the works to mark it. One of the biggest events is the third-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction,” which is slated for Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Adventure Inn here. Margaret Schonewille, executive director […]
Crossroads School had its annual Christmas celebration last Wednesday night. But instead of the regular Christmas concert, it tried a family gathering. There were Christmas crafts, games, puzzles, and activities the whole family could enjoy. The ice rink was cleared and kids where encouraged to bring their skates and hockey […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team passed one of its biggest tests—and most anticipated game—with flying colours here last Friday, blanking the International Falls Broncos 4-0. “It was a real good win for the team, it was a real team-builder, and a real good win form the home crowd,” Muskie head […]
Audience members attending the 2008 VALA Follies variety show will be treated to a “wacky” river cruise, which will begin in Fort Frances and continue on down the Rainy River—stopping in such ports as Emo, Barwick, Stratton, and Rainy River. “The Wacky River Cruise,” slated for Friday, Feb. 1 at […]
On Christmas Eve around 12:45 p.m., the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service responded to the report of a fire alarm at St. Michael’s School at 820 Fifth St. E. here. Upon arrival, fire personnel observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the southeast windows and roof area of the […]
With the town currently providing recycling pick-up for residents but not the commercial sector, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the local BIA, is looking for input from its members as to how an “economically favourable” recycling plan for the business community could be implemented. “Right now, […]
There’s still time to sign up for those interested in participating in the annual “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day. Hosted by the Voyageur Lions Club, the “Plunge” now draws hundreds of spectators and more than 50 people willing to jump into the icy waters of Sand Bay. Event chairman […]
