After more than a week lay-off, the Borderland Thunder bounced back from two humiliating losses to the Fort William North Stars with a 2-0 win over the host Dryden Ice Dogs last night. The victory up the Thunder’s record to 13-3-1—good enough for second place in the SIJHL behind the […]
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Right at 7:30 p.m. last Thursday, Hannah Firth appeared in the lobby of the Ice for Kids Arena. The third-year Muskie forward’s interview had been scheduled for that time two days beforehand after the squad’s confidence-building 4-3 overtime loss to the Dryden Eagles. And like that game, in which she […]
The Borderland Thunder has asked the Town of Fort Frances to be a sponsor. In a letter received by council Monday night, Blake Bruyere stated the local Junior ‘A’ hockey club would like to see a sponsorship agreement “for financial support that would ensure the continuation of the Borderland Thunder […]
You want drama? They’ve got your fix. You want excitement, mystery, fun, and talent? They’ve got your hook-ups. The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team has been a perfect drug for local sports fans as their successful season so far will continue here this Friday and Saturday when they face either […]
Local Canada Safeway employees will hold the first major fundraiser for their recently-adopted charity of the year—Fort Frances Crime Stoppers—this Saturday. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., local “celebrities” will be bagging groceries and encouraging customers to “top up” their bills, with the difference going to Crime Stoppers to help purchase playground […]
Dec. 5, 2004 has been designated International Volunteer Day, when volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their dedication. This year, Volunteer Canada is focusing on ordinary people who make extraordinary contributions. Individuals who inspire other people to take time and join in helping to build community spirit. […]
A Couchiching First Nation family is looking for a little help after their home was severely damaged in an early-morning fire Nov. 14. “The whole roof is gone. The insulation fell through and landed on everything,” said Desiree Alfred, who fled the trailer along with her husband, Cory Morrisseau, and […]
A former chair of the Northwest Catholic District School Board is upset it has refused his request to receive a petition he is circulating regarding the hiring of the director of education’s husband for a position at the board. “I’m very displeased by the decision of the board. I’m totally […]
The Town of Fort Frances recognized its retirees and employees who have reached 25 years of service, as well as 2004 “Citizen of the Year” Joyce Gosselin, at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. “I appreciate Fort Frances very much. It is my town,” Gosselin […]
Tom Rakow does not come across as your typical deer hunter. He looks the part, all right—medium height, fairly stocky build, with a thick black beard. And if you look in his eyes, you’ll see a light shining—not unlike the kind you see in a deer hunter’s eyes when that […]
When it comes to school spirit, who’s really responsible? Is it administration? Should students motivate themselves? Or should both sides work together? “Students and administration have to find a way to communicate more. That’s something we are lacking,” noted Allison Williams, the student council president at Fort Frances High School. […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce elected its new executive and board of directors for 2005 at its general meeting here yesterday. Former first vice-president Gary Rogozinski (Abitibi-Consolidated) will become president, former second vice-president Christine Denby (Gillons’ Insurance) will become first vice-president, and former director Cathy Emes (Envision North) will […]
