The time was supposed to be tomorrow afternoon. The place was supposed to be the Sturgeon Creek football field in Winnipeg. The event was supposed to be an exhibition game between the Muskies and Sturgeon Creek Schooners. But a phone call from Schooners coach, Brett Watt, changed all that. Muskie […]
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While the rest of us will be huddled near our fireplaces, they will be basking in the sun at Palm Springs. Brian Johnstone, who is the professional out of the Heron Landing Golf Club, and Sheldon Perrault, Chuck McPherson, and Shaun Jourdain, won the John Deere World Championship regional tournament […]
A group of students waited—some patiently, some nervously—for the first day of school to begin outside St. Michael’s this morning. Students across the district headed back to classes today, and motorists are reminded to slow down to 40 km/h in school zones and to watch out for the youngsters walking […]
The Fort Frances OPP would like to ask town residents to be alert to the presence of bears within the municipality. There have been numerous reports of bears in garbage and wandering through streets and alleyways. To discourage these foragers keep garbage in sealed containers within a building, be it […]
Town council has begun the process to replace Coun. Struchan Gilson, who passed away suddenly Aug. 18, after formally declaring his position vacant at last night’s meeting. Mayor Dan Onichuk said last night that there’s two options the council now have to decide between—declaring a by-election or appointing a member […]
Town council is expected soon to begin the process to replace Coun. Struchan Gilson, who passed away suddenly Aug. 18. Following a special committee of the whole meeting Friday afternoon, Coun. Tannis Drysdale noted council will officially declare a vacancy at his evening’s council meeting, after which council will have […]
Last Monday, Scott Dingwall and Jeff Gustafson weren’t even sure where they would be fishing this weekend. But a last-minute decision proved to be fortuitous as the pair won the inaugural International Falls Bass Championship this past weekend. Dingwall from Dryden and Gustafson from Kenora had originally planned to fish […]
Scott Dingwall and Jeff Gustafson, showing off part of their big catch, took top spot in the International Falls Bass Championship last weekend. -Michael Hilborn Photo
Derek McKinnon got a dousing from his teammates after Sight & Sound’s championship victory last night at VanJura Stadium. —Emmanuel Moutsatsos photo
The Northwestern Health Unit reported yesterday that it has wrapped up its West Nile bird surveillance program in Fort Frances for the year, all the while finding no specimens testing positive for the virus elsewhere. “Fort is the only area we’ve picked up positive birds,” said Al Mathers, environmental health […]
Voyageurs National Park will welcome autumn with a number of special programs planned for this weekend, including talks, walks, canoe trips, and other activities. “Autumn Rendezvous” will take place at the Ash River Visitor Center on Saturday (Aug. 27) and at the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center on Sunday (Aug. 28). […]
The Chicago Bulls accomplished it in the early 90s. The Toronto Maple Leafs did it in the early 60s, while the Oakland Athletics attained the footnote in the early 70s. And with their 8-5 victory over Rainy River last night, Sight & Sound accomplished the rarely seen “three-peat.” “I personally […]
