Times sports reporter Jenni Condon braved the elements on Sunday and participated in the annual “Polar Plunge” to raise funds for the Voyageurs Lions Club. Condon—an Ottawa native who recently moved to town—said she thought the experience was unique and would do it again next year. Overall, the more than […]
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This clan of nine snow people full of holiday spirit certainly delivers a welcome show of smiles to those going past the home of Judy and Gary Kielczewski on Second Street East. –Beth Caldwell Photo
Local hockey fans Gary Beck, John Pierce and former Muskie, Kris Esselink, volunteered their time over the holidays to rebuild the player benches at the 52’ Canadian’s arena. The plan is to make the benches bigger so that the players are more comfortable when they’re not on the ice. —Jenni […]
The extensive renovations at The Place Food Town, which started in October, are moving along with few problems. Owner Craig Sanders said Friday morning the work is about a week behind schedule, but that’s nothing to worry about at this point. “That’s not that unusual,” he noted. “Things are going […]
Dress warm, everybody, because it’s a go. There was some concern Thursday that the annual “Polar Plunge,” slated for New Year’s Day at 1 p.m. on Sand Bay behind La Place Rendez-Vous, would have to be cancelled due to poor ice conditions. But organizers have found a safe spot to […]
Ontario has stepped up its laws regarding smoke alarms in an effort to help save lives and reduce property damage. As of March 1, 2006, all homes will be required to have a working smoke alarm on every level of the home. This is in addition to the previous law […]
Drs. Lidkea, Elliott & Lidkea are urging everyone to celebrate safely this holiday season. Unfortunately, every year careless celebrating leads to serious injuries, often including eye injuries. Champagne corks are one of the most common holiday-related hazards to the eyes. So make sure you know the right way to open […]
They have been defeated. Facing some of the toughest competition they’ve seen all season, the Muskie boys’ hockey team lost 4-0 yesterday to Duluth Marshall Hill in the final of a three-day tournament there. The black-and-gold had opened action Tuesday with a 5-2 win over Superior, the two-time defending tourney […]
If somebody had told me two months ago that on Jan. 1, 2006 I would be jumping into a large hole cut into the ice on Rainy Lake, I probably would have said, “Over my dead body.” Well, that very well may be the case when I take the “Polar […]
With about $110,000 still needed to pay off the new Kiwanis skate park here, the committee has been brainstorming new ideas to raise funds in the New Year. Skate park chair Rob Tovey said Thursday morning the committee has seven people lined up to participate in the annual “Polar Plunge” […]
Christmas is a time for people to come together—whether they be family, friends, or perhaps just neighbours. And one enduring tradition exemplifying this is the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner. Now in its 18th year, the annual dinner was held Sunday afternoon at Knox United Church and once […]
Jason Sobkowicz, right, battled against Chris Faragher on the court Monday during the annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre here. Sobkowicz ended up edging out John Yellowega 3-2 to win the ‘B’ title. Meanwhile, Ben Andrusco captured top honours in the ‘A’ event after blanking […]
