A team of Squirts listened intently to their new coach during their first-ever practice yesterday evening. Fort Frances Youth Soccer took to the pitches at the St. Francis Sportsfields on Monday evening with a record registration eclipsing the 700 mark. —Justin Holmes photo
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Local DU committe chairman Barney Maher got a closer look at the detailed paint job Laurie Bedard did on this goose egg that she’s donated for the 24th-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up this Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous. —Duane Hicks photo
Barbe Dennis, right, and Anna Demchuk, teachers at Mine Centre School, were showered with the spray from a wet sponge last Wednesday during the school’s annual “Toonies for Autism” fundraiser. With a population of just over 80 students, the school was able to raise more than $500—topping last year’s $300 […]
In conjunction with Rail Safety Week (April 23-29), CN Police Cst. Pete LeDrew passed out information at the McIrvine Road crossing here Wednesday—alerting motorists to the importance of safety at crossings and the dire consequences of trespassing on railway property. Cst. LeDrew said the message is more relevant than ever […]
Dino D’Agostini, left, and Mark Kowalchuk, chair of the “Building for the Future” campaign, looked over a conceptual drawing of the fireplace lounge at the new library that will be dedicated to the late Gert D’Agostini. The D’Agostinis donated $25,000 to the campaign to build a new library, bringing the […]
Three people face drug-related charges after the Fort Frances OPP stopped a vehicle on the 600 block of King’s Highway during the early hours of this morning. During the stop, police said it was determined an occupant of the vehicle was breaking a condition of his probation order and then […]
“Ice-out” could be declared on the North Arm of Rainy Lake in the next three or four days, one local flying service predicted Tuesday morning. “A lot of it is out, and there’s lots of places you can land, but it’s not completely out yet,” said Mel Larson of Melaire […]
Atikokan residents once again will address the Rainy River District School Board regarding the need for a new bus for the students of Atikokan High School. David Boileau and Vic Prokopchuk each are scheduled to give a presentation to the board, which is holding its regular monthly meeting in Atikokan […]
International Trave Services owner Pat Herr drew the winner of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for May, as Kiwanian Alan Zucchiatti looked on this morning at ITS. Teresa Bagacki will be heading to Puerto Vallarta—a trip valued at $3,600. Next month’s trip is a Mexican cruise ($3,200). —Duane […]
One of the 50 teams participating in the new season in Fort Frances Youth Soccer warmed up for the first time last night. The weather was warm despite some scattered showers that helped the kids break in their new uniforms. —Justin Holmes photo
The Muskie boys’ soccer team experienced a trial by fire at the St. John’s Ravenscourt tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend, dropping two of three matches, including a whopping 9-0 loss to perennial provincial contenders St. Paul’s. “Overall we learned a lot and it went all right,” head coach Shane […]
Nearly one month into the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season, the fire hazard index reads “high” and local fire management still is hoping for some much-needed rain to cool down the volatile situation. “Without any rain, the fine fuels have been exceptionally dry. The humidity has been so low […]
