Metal group Kincaide returns to Fort Frances next week for a second show in as many months, but will be offering a special bonus for their fans this time around. The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre is hosting a “Meet the Band” barbecue on Wednesday (May 17) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. […]
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Residents wanting to water their lawns or wash their vehicles should be aware the town’s bylaw regulating non-essential water use will take effect this Monday (May 15). Starting that day, odd-numbered addresses only can water on odd days and even-numbered addresses on even days (even-numbered houses are exempt on the […]
Firefighters Wayne Riches, left, and Rob Dokuchie of the Fort Frances Fire Brigade underwent confined space rescue training yesterday morning outside of Fort Frances High School. Under the tutelage of Paul Cousineau of Abitibi-Consolidated, firefighers got a refresher course on how to use ropes and harnesses to lower and raise […]
The Fort William North Stars dropped a 3-2 heartbreaker to the Burnaby Express yesterday at the Royal Bank Cup in Brampton, Ont. The loss moved the North Stars into a three-way tie with the Joliette Action and Yorkton Terriers. Two of the three teams will advance to the playoff round […]
Some of the district’s brightest talent will be joining performers from northeastern Minnesota tomorrow night to participate in a fundraiser for the United Way. “Hooked on Talent” takes place at 7 p.m. at Backus Auditorium in International Falls in conjunction with the Governor’s Fishing Opener. Of the 18 singers signed […]
As part of a national fundraising campaign, the Voyageur Lions and its Fort High-based Leo Club are planning a “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here May 28. And with only a few weeks to go, organizers are focusing on getting more people to register, collect pledges prior to the walk, […]
Grade 11 and 12 French Immersion students from Fort Frances High School, including Kayla Brady, visited Debbie Jean’s French senior kindergarten class yesterday to help run a “restaurant.” The children placed their orders in French, then were served crepes with their choice of strawberry or blueberry filling. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Muskie boys’ soccer team got off to a promising start in regular-season play by going undefeated at a tournament here on Friday and Saturday. Muskie head coach Shane Beckett was pleased with his team’s performance en route to three wins and a draw, saying he was particularly encouraged by […]
Every athlete dreams of playing at the highest level possible in their sport. It’s what drives them to spend years practising their craft. The cruel reality, however, is that only a handful of athletes ever realize their dreams. Sarah Noonan is one of those lucky ones. The 23-year-old Fort Frances […]
Brent Tookenay admits he’ll probably spend a few minutes at work this week checking hockey scores on the Internet. But unlike many Canadian hockey fans caught in the grips of NHL playoff fever, the Fort High vice-principal and former Borderland Thunder general manager won’t be checking for the latest news […]
Now in its sixth year, the Household Hazardous Waste Day continues to be a successful means of letting district residents dispose of materials they otherwise wouldn’t be able to get rid of at the landfill. In fact, Adam Scott, co-ordinator of the Rainy River Watershed Program, said Monday that the […]
The Muskie girls’ soccer team enjoyed mixed results weekend at a tournament here last weekend, managing two wins, a loss, and a draw in their four games. Muskie co-head coach Adam Craig was happy to come away with a winning record, but believes the team has a lot of work […]
