Members of the “The Magically Hip” performed their “Just Say Moe” show to students from across the district yesterday at the Townshend Theatre to discourage kids from smoking. Here, with assistant Danielle, they talked about the many chemicals found in tobacco, including rat poison and ammonia.—Melanie Béchard photo
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Judy LaBelle threw a rock during the ‘A’ final of the 54th Ladies Bonspiel at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Sunday afternoon. LaBelle’s rink cruised to a 7-0 win in five ends over Dana Kosowick’s team to capture the title.—Alex Cruickshank photo
FORT FRANCES—While local mill management must wait until March 6 to meet with the Abitibi-Consolidated’s board of directors regarding final approval of funding for the proposed bio-mass boiler project here, they’re moving ahead with the process to get everything in place in anticipation of that consent. A public meeting is […]
Ian Hill, president of The Changing Point, an organization that employs several workers with disabilities, was the guest speaker at “Discover the Power of One,” a luncheon of inspiration, education, and dialogue earlier today at the K of C Hall here. Employment Services/Career Unlimited, the Ontario Ministry of Community and […]
Raymond Roy faltered down the stretch and missed qualifying for the final of the Northern Ontario senior men’s curling playdowns over the weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. After jumping out to a 3-0 record to start the tournament, Roy faced Wayne Matheson’s winless Copper Creek rink Friday afternoon. With a […]
The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team was swept in the best-of-three NWOSSAA showdown against the Hammarskjold Vikings in Thunder Bay over the weekend. Fort High lost the opener 64-50 on Friday afternoon. Morgan Anderson led all Muskie scorers with 20 points. The seniors then lost 49-27 on Saturday morning, with […]
The local Sears catalogue store is now participating in the Canadian Diabetes Association’s “Clothesline” program, offering the public an easy way to help out a good cause. Owner Sherry Kaun said people can swing by Sears (located at 390 McIrvine Rd.) and drop off bagged donations of unwanted clothing, linens, […]
Hockey Northwestern Ontario has been selected as one of four Hockey Canada branches to participate in the 2007 International Ice Hockey Federation’s youth hockey development program in Vierumaki, Finland from July 1-7. Hockey Northwestern Ontario will be sending one forward to represent the branch and Hockey Canada in this once-in-a-lifetime […]
The Muskie hockey program met with mixed results in the opening round of the NorWOSSA playoffs over the weekend. The boys’ team continued their season-long domination of Kenora—beating the Broncos 11-5 here Friday and then 8-4 up there last night to sweep the best-of-three series. The black-and-gold now will face […]
In response to some recent cases of non-compliance, Public Works is reminding the public that plastic bags or glass items won’t be accepted for “blue box” pickup. “We get people that come in from out of town and might be unfamiliar with the regulations, so we want to refresh everybody’s […]
Jackie Lampi-Hughes, left, Connie Cuthbertson, Neila Booth, Kelly Kennedy, and Taylor Harnett showed off some of the cases containing prizes as part of the “Deal or No Deal” game last night during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Official Oscar Party” at the Memorial Sports Centre. The game, hosted by […]
FORT FRANCES—Mill management and staff, as well as residents of Fort Frances, will find out soon whether or not the proposed bio-mass boiler will become a reality here. The proposal will go before Abitibi-Consolidated’s board of directors for approval March 6. If the $84.3-million project is approved, work will begin […]
