The brassiere can be a woman’s best friend—and her worst enemy. It can lift, enhance, and flatter, or it can pinch, slip, and sag. Some women’s magazines say anywhere from 65-80 percent of women wear the wrong size bra. It’s no wonder. Even if you manage to take your measurements […]
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The Northwest Catholic District School Board held its first meeting of the 2003-04 school year in Stratton last weekend and had to deal with the loss of one of their own in the process. “The trustee is Bev Kondra from Sioux Lookout,” said Education Director John Madigan. He explained Kondra […]
Things are going to get spicy in town when the Fort Frances Times holds its eighth-annual Great Chili Cook-off this Friday (Sept. 26). The event will bring together 13 teams of chefs—many coming out for the first time—vying for the Best Chili and People’s Choice awards. “We just loved it […]
After spending a week competing in the local Canadian Diabetes Association’s “Celebrity Challenge,” 10 local men and women got a good dose of what it’s like to live as a diabetic. And all the participants will get a chance to talk about their experiences—as well as find out who this […]
The local Business Women’s Network has decided to postpone indefinitely a trade show planned next month which aimed to give women in business a chance to promote their talents, products, and services this fall. Bev Sisco, chairperson of the “Women’s Expo” committee, said last week that the numbers just weren’t […]
In Cinderella, the chiming of midnight turned the future princess’ stagecoach into a pumpkin. Quinn McCarthy’s ability to pass other boats on Saturday, though, was no fairy tale. McCarthy piloted his boat, “Sedna,” to victory in the Pumpkin Cup on Rainy Lake to continue his domination on Saturdays this year, […]
They’re a team without a conference, but not without a desire to deliver. The Muskie cross-country team will have to make do with going the distance in two SSSAA races in Thunder Bay on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8 since NorWOSSA does not hold its own meet. The events will […]
Micheline and Justine Chiefson had last Friday circled on their calendar at home for quite a while. The sisters are two die-hard fans of the Borderland Thunder who saw their countdown to the start of a new SIJHL season finally end when the Thunder Bay KC Bulldogs came to town […]
Call it extended training camp. The Borderland Thunder have plenty of time to fine-tune their game during their 10-day break following a weekend split with the visiting Thunder Bay KC Bulldogs to open the SIJHL season. “We’re glad for the break,” said head coach Dave Allison, pointing to the fact […]
Repeats are a tricky thing to predict at any time, but especially in team sports. There’s an undeniable lure to throw one’s support behind the crew presently possessing the champion tag. They’ve proven their worth by showing they can handle the pressure cooker of the post-season—and put their pursuers in […]
Some Good Samaritans with great shots did their part here Saturday to make some local children feel like champions. The first-annual “Power Play” street hockey tournament in support of the local branch of Easter Seals was a massive hit with organizers, the 13 teams that participated, and spectators. When all […]
Long delays are becoming the norm when the Muskie senior girls’ basketball team travels to Dryden—but then, so is winning. Returning yesterday to the scene of their NorWOSSA championship victory last season, the Muskies had to wait eight hours from the time they climbed aboard their bus until the opening […]
