It’s been almost four years since the unfortunate passing of Mark Hopkins, and still he lives on. In hockey form. The fourth-annual Mark (Hopper) Hopkins’ Memorial Hockey Tournament was held over this past weekend here, and what better way to remember someone than through something the person loved the most. […]
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There is a potential tempest brewing over the provincial government’s ongoing review of the current provincial parks and conservation reserve legislation that is gradually reaching a boil in some quarters. According to representatives from the provincial environment ministry, it’s all much ado about nothing, while some members of the angling […]
Joyce Gosselin, a well-known Special Olympian and fundraiser for the annual Terry Fox Run, was announced as the 2004 “Citizen of the Year” at last night’s council meeting. “It was a unanimous decision of the committee that Joyce Gosselin be nominated ‘Citizen of the Year,’” announced Mayor Dan Onichuk, who […]
The Fort Frances OPP is investigating a threatening incident that occurred Saturday in Fort Frances. At approximately 4:40 p.m., Fort Frances OPP were called to investigate a report of a threat to a local woman. A 20-year-old male had uttered threats to cause death and bodily harm whilst “chatting” with […]
Fort Frances High School students are ready to bring you yet another musical revue at the Townshend Theatre next Wednesday through Friday. This year’s show, “True Colours,” is packed with rock, classic and alternative tunes that will grab the audience and take them for quite a ride. Organizer John Dutton […]
While they won’t be officially honoured until the town’s annual appreciation dinner on Nov. 19, the 2004 “Citizen of the Year” will be revealed at tonight’s regular council meeting. The 2004 “Citizen of the Year” selection committee—consisting of Bill Gushulak (“Citizen of the Year 2000”), Mark Kowalchuk (“Citizen of the […]
The Borderland Thunder were able to bounce back from their first loss of the season they suffered last week and gain a 4-1 win over the Dryden Ice Dogs here this past Friday. The win gives the Thunder a 12-1-1 record for the year and top spot in the SIJHL, […]
The Muskie court teams were in Kenora yesterday in what was the last games of their respective seasons against the Beaver Brae Broncos. The senior girls’ basketball team beat the Broncos 31-25 to close out the regular season with a 7-1 record and a hold of first place in the […]
The Borderland Thunder will be taking the ice tonight at the Ice for Kids Arena against the Dryden Ice Dogs. Game time is slated for 7:30 p.m. The Thunder will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the regular season this past Saturday here against the […]
The 2004 “Citizen of the Year” selection committee will have to make some tough choices in the near future as eight nomination forms—most of which are for different people—were turned in at the Civic Centre by Friday’s deadline. “Hopefully, I can get the committee to meet this week,” town administrative […]
The local Tim Hortons held its first “Smile Cookie” promotion in Fort Frances this fall, with great success. Between Sept. 20-29, Tim Hortons sold “Smile Cookies” for $1 each, with proceeds going to a charity of choice. This year’s charity was the D.A.R.E. program, where local OPP officers go into […]
The local winners have been named in the Fort Frances Lions Club peace poster contest, who now will be sent on to be judged at the “District” level. The winners are Chelsea Hill (Crossroads School), Casey Kerber (Robert Moore), Kurtis Gustafson (Mine Centre School), Kristina Webb (J.W. Walker), and Nicole […]
