While organizer Vanessa Hebert still is waiting on some pledges to come in, it looks as if Sunday’s Terry Fox Run here brought in at least $9,000. But she said Monday morning that when all is said and done, that number should be closer to $11,000—roughly the same as was […]
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Although the Muskies lost their home-opener to the Grant Park Pirates by a 29-17 score last Friday afternoon, they accomplished something that has been a focus for the team—always be improving. “We were much better this week than we were last week [a 30-0 loss to the Churchill Bulldogs], and […]
Citing its status as a non-profit community service, the local soup kitchen known as “David’s Deli” requested an exemption from the use of “bag tags” late last month. But the Joy of Life Fellowship Church hasn’t heard back from the town yet. “We’ve heard nothing. It’s gone to committee for […]
Looking for an exciting evening of musical variety sure to entertain? The premiere show for this season’s “tour de Fort” lineup offers something for all ages. “Don Harron and Friends” consists of a talented and accomplished cast featuring folk singers and story-tellers, multi-talented instrumentalists, gifted dancers, and an extraordinary blues […]
Residents longing for the days when Fort Frances was part of the now-defunct Northwest Ontario Recycle Association program will rejoice next week when the town will start accepting an expanded list of materials in “blue boxes.” Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said Friday morning that as of Monday, residents […]
When you really think about it, 30-0 isn’t all that bad. Though the Muskie varsity (‘A’) team was on the losing end of that score in last Friday’s regular-season opener against the host Churchill Bulldogs, they haven’t let the loss discourage them from seeing the bigger picture. “You know what? […]
Season tickets for the Borderland Thunder will be on sale tomorrow (Saturday) from noon-4 p.m. in the lobby of the Ice for Kids Arena. Packages include reserved seating for 24 action-packed games. Tickets will cost $168 for adults, seniors, and students and $156 for children aged 12 and under. If […]
Local motorists are having to take a detour today as Public Works crews replace a broken sewer line on Second Street East. The street is expected to remain closed between Portage and Mowat avenues for the rest of the day. A town employee said the problem was caused by tree […]
As a follow-up to its Aug. 30 meeting, town council this week approved the name, mandate, and structure for an ad hoc committee that will review and recommend on remuneration and benefits for members of council and council appointees. The council structure and remuneration committee is “to fulfill a mandate […]
The Valley Adult Learning Association is holding its first-ever “Laps for Literacy” five-km race on Saturday, Oct. 2 to raise both funds for—and awareness of—the local non-profit organization. “We’ve seen a lot of government cuts in recent years, and we’ve found that if we want to keep on delivering the […]
The second-annual “Power Play for Easter Seal Kids” street hockey tournament is slated for this Saturday (Sept. 18) in the parking lot of the Memorial Sports Centre. The event, which is a fundraiser for children with disabilities, also will be attended by former Winnipeg Jet Mike Ford, who will be […]
The days of lugging bags full of empty bottles to the curb soon may be ending in the district if Greg and Kathy Stahn’s gamble pays off. The Stahns, who operate Greg’s Recycling near Devlin, have invested in an experiment which not only may reduce the amount of glass going […]
