Two separate celebrations either took place or are taking place in our area. The first was the celebration of Pam and Murray Carlson’s 30th wedding anniversary. A family meal was enjoyed Saturday at their home. Congratulations to the two of you from your community. Meanwhile, another celebration is the birth […]
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News out of Queen’s Park on Monday has brought smiles and sighs of relief to beleaguered local cattle farmers as the province earmarked $241,200 to build an abattoir in the west end of the district. Northern Development and Mines minister Jim Wilson said the funding represents an example of the […]
Each student receiving instruction in all phases of the auctioneer profession was awarded diplomas—as well as the certified auctioneer and certified real estate auctioneer designations—from school president Rich Haas of Mankato. Karl VanHeyst was among those who received his diploma. Graduates acquired knowledge and skills to recommend the auction method […]
The winds of change were blowing in Quinn McCarthy’s favour. Three days after finishing third to Ron Bowman and his vessel “In Tune” in regular spring series racing last Wednesday night, McCarthy guided his boat “Sedna” to a comeback victory over Bowman in the Sand Point Island race—the opening event […]
A combination of power and pitching have Sight & Sound hanging 10. The top squad in the Rainy River District Fastball League maintained their early-season dominance, posting another pair of victories last week to improve their mark to a spotless 10-0. Don Copenace earned the win on the mound while […]
With a two-week itch built up, Ken Anderson wasn’t about to let anybody else scratch their name into victory lane. Anderson hit the start line in full flight, snatched the lead, and never looked back as he took the checkered flag in the feature race of the Modified division during […]
Taggs isn’t running for cover, but they’ll have to run faster if they’re going to hold on to their title. The 10-time defending champs of the men’s Borderland Soccer Association had to fight tooth and nail with league-leading Gillons’ to earn a 2-2 draw Monday night at the St. Francis […]
A half-marathon didn’t equate to a half-baked effort by Melissa Armstrong. The Fort Frances distance runner tore up the pavement in Winnipeg on Sunday, taking second place in the women’s division of the half-marathon event at the 25th running of the Manitoba Marathon. Armstrong repeated her runner-up finish of last […]
Jolly old England left Alex Parent in a cheerful mood. The 14-year-old member of the Fort Frances Aquanauts lapped up British hospitality with enthusiasm—finishing in the top 12 of all six of his events as part of Team Canada’s entry at the DSE National Open disabled swimming championships in Sheffield, […]
There either will be a coronation, or a confrontation. Fort High’s push to host the 2005 all-Ontario hockey championship faces a critical juncture today and tomorrow at the OFSAA spring meetings in Burlington. If no other bids are put forth, the all-Ontarios automatically will be awarded to Fort Frances for […]
Saturday night’s alright for fighting when it comes to the big boys, but the pint-sized speed demons decided it’s more fun on Fridays. After a pre-season practice and a washout due to inclement weather, the Borderland Racing Association’s go-kart season turned the key to ignite another season of action Sunday […]
U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk wasn’t the only golfer sharing a special moment with his dad on Father’s Day. Wayne and Scott McLeod shot a combined score of 38 to capture their first victory in the annual Father’s Day golf tournament at Kitchen Creek on Sunday afternoon. The McLeods were […]
