If you flip to Page 4 of Hockey Canada’s “Coaching Program—Minor Hockey Development Guide” you will find what the major emphasis is in the minor hockey system: Having fun, learning skills, developing confidence and self-esteem. And when Lynn Kellar, who is the long-time president of the Fort Frances Minor Hockey […]
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Class is officially in session for the Borderland Thunder. After being swept by the Fort William First Nation North Stars last weekend in Thunder Bay, getting outscored 18-1 over the two games, the Thunder had to not only cope with Monday’s practice, but they had to answer a few questions […]
About 185 people from across the district packed the Chapple Community Centre in Barwick last Friday evening for the annual Chapple Heritage fall supper. The dinner has been a regular fixture in the community for many years, but this time it was different. Traditionally held in October as a fundraiser […]
They had practised a countless number of times since the season began back in September. Some 256 minutes of basketball had been played, their record stood at 5-3, they were the top team in NorWOSSA, had a bye into the league final, and were the host team for the playoffs. […]
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” One of the most famous opening lines in literature (penned by Charles Dickens in “Tale of Two Cities“) was quoted by Muskie junior boys’ volleyball head coach Greg Ste. Croix when asked to recap a winless season that […]
In last week’s Coach’s Comments by Muskie boys’ head coach Shane Bliss, he inscribed: “Another season of hockey is upon us. . . . Each team in the league looks to be very tough this year. “Reports indicate Dryden might be the toughest competition in the league with a few […]
A local parent and long-time volunteer with the Canadian Parents for French recently was honoured for her years of hard work by receiving the Mlacak Award. Jean Hebert received the award at the CPF Ontario annual conference in Toronto in late October. “I accepted on behalf of Fort Frances,” she […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board discussed the possibility of expanding its religious education course at the high school level at its regular meeting last night. The board currently offers night classes in religious education in Fort Frances and Dryden. The course requires no prerequisite and is an approved high […]
“Natural and Fantastic Worlds,” an exhibit by former resident Kari-Ann Anderson, is opening tomorrow (Nov. 18) at the Fort Frances Museum. And while it may be her first show consisting solely of her own work, Anderson hopes it’s just the beginning of a long and prosperous career sharing her creative […]
It was suiting to deem it as a David versus Goliath match-up. The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team—the best team during the NorWOSSA regular season with a 7-1 record—represented Goliath while the unheralded Kenora Broncos were David. But despite their first-place showing, and a bye to the league final here […]
A former Rainy River resident now living in Winnipeg has published a book dealing with leadership challenges facing young people, particularly in the Christian community. Jamie Arpin-Ricci was born and raised in Rainy River. He recalls trips into Fort Frances with his grandfather, Lenard Ricci, the former publisher of the […]
They stood there in the bright sunshine, but chilling wind, as the wreaths were laid and speeches made on Remembrance Day last Thursday. Lost in their own thoughts, several district veterans—fewer every year now—bowed their heads and remembered bygone years and fallen comrades. There was a different group at each […]
