Victory often is sweeter after tasting defeat. By all accounts, the Fort Frances Atom girls’ hockey team got off to a slow start this season. However, the Tigers persevered through their early-season struggles and were rewarded this past weekend when they finished third at an eight-team invitational tournament in Hibbing, […]
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The Nestor Falls Curling Club’s 50th anniversary open bonspiel over the weekend was as much a celebration of the community as it was a competitive curling event. “The bonspiel went off really well,” club board member Les Helliar remarked. “What other game do you know of where you have teenagers […]
The Fort Frances Gymnastics’ Academy had a strong showing at its first artistic gymnastics competition of the season this past weekend in Thunder Bay. Sixteen of the club’s gymnasts, ranging in age from seven-12, competed in a variety of disciplines. “Overall, I was very impressed with the way the kids […]
A Thunder Bay man has been fined $500 for illegal deer hunting. Gerald P. Gouliquer, 69, pleaded guilty to hunting white-tailed deer during the closed season. He forfeited the deer to the Crown. Court was told that on Oct. 27, the OPP called a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer […]
A week after suffering their first loss of the season, Vianets (7-1) got back into the win column Monday night—albeit under less than ideal circumstances. The class of the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League won by default over the Fort High Muskies (3-5), most of whom were studying for exams. […]
The Borderland Soccer Association will hold its annual general meeting next Tuesday (Jan. 30) at 7 p.m. in Room 138 at Fort Frances High School. “We’d like to invite the public to come out and join in what promises to be another exciting and successful year of soccer in Fort […]
The OPP would like to remind motorists to be attentive for wildlife when travelling on area roadways. Deer and moose are foraging for food in close proximity to the roadways so motorists should pay special attention and drive accordingly. Likewise, adhering to the posted speed limits should provide drivers with […]
This Friday night (Jan. 26) will be an excellent opportunity to get rid of your winter blues—and enjoy some local talent at the same time. The Borderland Community Orchestra will be performing a “pops” concert at the Emo Legion starting at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 […]
Got new or “gently-used” books suitable for children or teenagers you don’t need anymore? Want to give them to a great cause? The local OPP detachment is participating in Ontario Lt.-Gov. James K. Bartleman’s second province-wide “Book Drive for Aboriginal Youth Literacy,” and is accepting donations until the end of […]
Grassy Narrows First Nation’s chief and community leaders last week declared a moratorium on all industrial activity within its traditional territory without community consent. The moratorium rebukes a provincial plan to increase clear-cut logging, and asserts that any development proposals must gain community consent and participation. The moratorium was issued […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association had election fever last week. A historic turnout of 65 members at its annual meeting in Stratton led to elections for just about every office for the first time in as long as anyone could remember. •Zone ‘A’ (Fort Frances/Miscampbell area) Seven people were nominated […]
If you’re tired of the snow and the cold, there’s one sure way to drive away the blues—with the annual “Pop Your Winter Blues” concert at the Emo Legion this Friday (Jan. 26) at 7 p.m. With proceeds going towards projects for the Emo Public Library and the Emo and […]
