Thunder Bay firm Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo Architects and Engineer (KSGM) have brought home a second prestigious award in just as many months. The firm received the “Green by Design” Award for Ecole secondaire de La Vérendrye/Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales in Thunder Bay at Tuesday night’s […]
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The Board of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit met yesterday, to set the budget for 2005—a budget that includes an increase of 4.06 percent to the municipal levy. This is an increase from $50 per capita this past year to $52.03 in 2005. With a population of approximately 8,300, […]
Canada wrapped up another failed World Cup qualifying campaign yesterday on a winning note, defeating host Guatemala 1-0 in a meaningless soccer game for both teams. Striker Dwayne DeRosario of Toronto scored in the 57th minute. There was little more than bragging rights at stake in the rematch since Guatemala, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
“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 […]
The Town of Fort Frances won’t have to cut sewer and water service to Couchiching First Nation after all because Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has agreed to settle the reserve’s arrears prior to tomorrow’s deadline. INAC senior information officer Susan Bertrand said in a telephone interview yesterday that INAC […]
