If only the Muskie girls’ hockey squad could convince the schedule makers to include the Red Lake Rams on their regular itinerary. The black-and-gold remained perfect against the Rams this season, beating them 5-3 on Saturday and again 7-5 yesterday in exhibition action to boost their season record to 3-0 […]
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Another stone was cast in the ongoing smoking controversy when Emo council last week also voted to ask the Northwestern Health Unit to dismiss Dr. Pete Sarsfield as its medical officer of health. A recorded vote was taken at the Jan. 9 meeting of Emo council on a resolution forwarded […]
The CEO and medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit will be looking for employment elsewhere if Alberton council has any say in the matter. At its regular meeting Wednesday night, Alberton council voted 3-1 in favour of a resolution calling on the board of the Northwestern Health […]
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to put that Christmas tree out on the curb as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual tree pick-up is slated Saturday. Firefighters will be making the rounds starting around 2 p.m., loading up trees and then destroying them with the help of […]
Shaw Cable unveiled its newest programming service for customers here Thursday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. The long-awaited arrival of digital cable came as media and residents gathered to learn more about the new service. Shaw Cable representatives also will be on hand there Friday until 9 p.m. and Saturday […]
The Kenora Broncos kicked up their heels yesterday—and nearly threw their Muskie opponents completely out of the saddle. The black-and-gold lost three of four matches against the host Broncos, with only the senior girls’ volleyball squad keeping the day from being a total loss. Muskie head coach Char Ellwood watched […]
The foundation for this spring’s Dudley Hewitt Cup tournament here gradually is taking shape. A meeting last night at the Couchiching Rec Centre saw the establishment of a game schedule for the April 22-26 event, which will determine the provincial Junior ‘A’ hockey champs and Ontario’s rep at the Royal […]
With Highway 502 open, the Borderland Thunder had a clear road to victory Wednesday night. Chad Baldwin scored twice, and A.J. Tucker netted the game-winner, as the Thunder (20-5-4-1) dumped the host Dryden Ice Dogs (17-10-2-1) by a 4-2 count. The game originally had been set for Dec. 18, but […]
With the province exempting the Fort Frances Power Corp. from the process that would allow the utility to pass on the 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour hydro cap to its customers, the FFPC board is trying to secure a rate that would be a blend of that fixed price less […]
“This centennial thing is great.” That’s how Mayor Glenn Witherspoon described the positive beginning to 2003—a year he says will be about reflecting on the past and building on what was accomplished in 2002. “The levee was great, and if our entire centennial year is filled with the enthusiasm, the […]
It still isn’t certain yet whether a Tim Horton’s outlet will open its doors here—at least anytime soon. “There’s nothing on our construction list yet,” said Greg Skinner, corporate communications officer with TDL Group Ltd., which operates Tim Horton’s. “I guess they’re waiting until the end of winter to do […]
Heading into a new year in which district businesses are being ordered to go smoke-free by the Northwestern Health Unit, one local establishment that’s had a sneak peek as to what impact that can have has been Robin’s Donuts. “It’s been interesting,” said Guy Donaldson, co-owner with his wife, Kelly […]
