Muskie ‘B’ co-coach Todd Calder said his team has improved by leaps and bounds over their short exhibition season yet they still find themselves winless after a 21-6 loss here Thursday to the Warroad Warriors. “There’s been major improvement,” said Calder. “They see what they’re doing wrong and working hard.” […]
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All 500 advance tickets for Friday night’s Borderland Thunder home opener against the KC Bulldogs (Thunder Bay) sold out yesterday, forcing fans to get to the Memorial Sports Centre early in hopes of getting one of 400 tickets available at the gate. Tickets at the door cost $7 for adults […]
With warnings of possible terrorism attacks in the U.S. over the next few days, local MP Robert Nault stressed Thursday afternoon that Canadians should not live in fear but go on with their daily lives. “I think people in Fort Frances should have always felt safe,” said Nault, also the […]
Thanks to yesterday’s steady downpour, the annual fall junior soccer tournament at the St. Francis Sportsfield has been shelved until the spring. Tourney organizer Cynthia Donald, a teacher at Robert Moore, said she made the decision to cancel the grade four-six competition after discussing it with several teachers, including fellow […]
The four Muskie court teams postponed their NorWOSSA home games against the Eagles today due to Dryden’s grade 10 literacy test. The games have been rescheduled for Nov. 1 here, FFHS co-athletic director Greg Ste. Croix said late this morning. The Muskies’ next NorWOSSA action is slated next Thursday in […]
The Business Women’s Network of Rainy River District will be holding a mix-and-mingle next Wednesday to attract new members. “It’s just to tell people what we’re about and trying to recruit new members,” BWN chairperson Bev Sisco noted Thursday morning. As the time to renew memberships approaches, the group is […]
Volunteers are welcome to find out what it takes to be a tutor when the Valley Adult Learning Association holds a training workshop here Saturday. While the deadline to register was Wednesday, VALA co-ordinator Barb Duguay said it’s not too late to sign up for the workshop, which runs from […]
An open house next Tuesday (Oct. 16) will be a good opportunity for district residents to volunteer and get involved with the World Health Organization’s conference here in May. “It’s a huge event and we want to get the whole community involved,” event co-ordinator Jeannette Cawston enthused. The open house, […]
The local Canadian Cancer Society already is gearing up for the seventh-annual “Spirit of Christmas” silent auction fundraiser. “We’ve started already. It’s kind of a kick-off to the Christmas season,” said Linda Hamilton, one of the event organizers. Volunteers have been busy sending out notices and drawing up posters to […]
I’m a local firefighter, but I’m also the guy who lives down the street from you. I am a parent of two children, and perhaps I share with you the same dreams you have for your children. I am faced with the many problems you have. I am also faced […]
Film: “Spy Kids” Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Antonio Banderas, Alan Cumming Rated: PG Rob’s Rating: ****1/2 out of 5 If you were skeptical about “Spy Kids” when it first came out to theatres last May, you can forgive yourself now that it’s on DVD and video. Sure it looks like […]
After an interesting public session was held to determine whether Front Street should be renamed, it will keep its name instead. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, three residents stepped forward to question the need to rename Front Street as La Verendrye Parkway. “I’m all for this, it’s a great idea, […]
