Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]

The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]

Anniss Seid swept Mike Brady in three-straight sets to win the ‘A’ championship of the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament yesterday at the Memorial Sports Complex. The tourney title was a fitting reward for Seid given he didn’t lose a match in either the first or second round […]

The Muskie boys’ hockey team saved their best for last. The black-and-gold trounced the Jeffers Jets (Michigan) 9-1 in their final game at the annual Marshall Hilltoppers tournament in Duluth yesterday to capture seventh place. Taylor Jorgenson led the way with a pair of goals while Dustin Brown, Kyle Turgeon, […]

Anniss Seid swept Mike Brady in three-straight sets to win the ‘A’ championship of the Sunset Country Squash Club’s annual junior tournament yesterday at the Memorial Sports Complex. The tourney title was a fitting reward for Seid given he didn’t lose a match in either the first or second round […]

Whether it’s partying the night away, dining out, or just staying in with some takeout and a good movie, there’s no shortage of things for Borderland residents to do this New Year’s Eve. The local Legion is promising a rollicking New Year’s Eve party on Sunday, featuring karaoke, party favours, […]

Larry Godin steered while his son, Kyle, cheered as they barrelled down the hill at the overpass here yesterday afternoon. The hill was packed with kids of all ages enjoying the holiday break. Tobogganers will have to make due with what little snow is on the ground as there’s none […]

Voyageurs National Park staff continues to check winter ice thicknesses and trail conditions within the park. Sufficient ice has formed to stake the “Green” snowmobile trail between the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and the Ash River resort community. Travel elsewhere on frozen lake surfaces within Voyageurs National Park is unsafe […]

With news earlier this month that renovations at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s new offices at 450 Scott St. are over budget, the Chief Building Official for Fort Frances made it clear that’s not due to any recommendations he’s made. In a report to town council Monday […]

Four hunters have been fined a total of $6,000 after pleading guilty to a number of hunting violations in three separate incidents. Scott J. Fall, 40, and Daniel P. Lorencz, 40, of Chesaning, Mich., were fined a total of $3,500. Fall was fined $1,500 for trespassing to hunt, $500 for […]

Back on Thursday, Dec. 14, a motorist stopped at the Dryden OPP detachment and dropped off a package of toys found on the Trans-Canada Highway. A Christmas miracle was performed and the toys have been reunited with their owners. They were destined for the children of Sachigo Lake First Nation, […]

Everyone—young and old—can celebrate the season by taking part in the many winter activities available in Ontario’s provincial parks. “With many of our parks open year-round, families have a great opportunity to enjoy the best of winter through day activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, or hiking—or winter camping […]