The OPP will stay one step ahead of impaired drivers this holiday season during its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign, which runs from Nov. 25-Jan. 2. This is the time of year where we take full advantage of the holiday season, with staff Christmas parties and festive […]
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Former New York Islander Brian Tottier was in disbelief after a penalty wasn’t called on the Bruins last night during the NHL Legends game at the Ice for Kids Arena. —Jenni Condon photo
The local Hopper’s Bruins may have missed their calling after they topped the NHL “Legends” 18-15 at the Ice for Kids Arena here last night. But these “old-timers” seemed to be having a lot of fun out on the ice while battling back-and-forth in the no-contact affair that was a […]
The federal government released its $1.5-billion forestry aid package yesterday to a lukewarm response from the industry in Ontario. The package, dubbed the Forest Industry Competitiveness Strategy, includes $215 million over five years to help companies access and implement transformative technologies. “This will allow the Canadian forest industry, especially the […]
With the annual “Parade of Lights” only a week away, the local Business Improvement Association is hoping to get as many participants as possible. BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson said yesterday she’s had eight people, plus some perennials like the Fort Frances Fire Department, confirm their participation so far in this […]
Due to a shortfall of orders, as well as a surplus of kraft inventory, the Abitibi-Consolidated pulp and paper mill here will have a cold shutdown for two weeks next month. Mill general manager John Harrison said it was confirmed Wednesday that the No. 6 paper machine will be shut […]
George and Margaret Bartlett, front, and John and Helen Pohanka, enjoyed soup and coffee yestrday afternoon at Super 8 here during the “Soups On” fundraiser. Proceeds from luncheon went to the local Alzheimer Society. —Duane Hicks photo
There’s been a last-minute change in the lineup for the NHL “Legends” prior to their game here tonight against the local Hopper’s Bruins. Former Winnipeg Jets star Dale Hawerchuk is feeling a little under the weather and so won’t be able to make tonight’s game. He also missed the game […]
The local Taggs Bantam ‘AA’ hockey team brought home third-place honours from its first tournament of the season—a 10-team showdown held Nov. 11-13 in Portage la Prairie, Man. Just missing top spot in their pool by only one goal after round-robin play, Taggs wound up with the bronze medal after […]
For those of you die-hard curling fans out there, or if you have never thrown a stone before in your life, the Fort Frances Curling Club is now offering a open fun league on Tuesday nights. But since its inception last week, the club is struggling to find teams to […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team picked up their first win of the NorWOSSA season last with a 5-1 victory over the Kenora Broncos at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The black-and-gold had opened league play with a tie versus the Dryden Eagles up there. Starting the game off strong and spending […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team improved to 3-0 in NorWOSSA play after their 6-3 victory over the Kenora Broncos last night at the Ice for Kids Arena here. In one of the more physical games the Muskies have played this season, the squad got off to a rough start when […]
