For Erin McIvor, a former Fort Frances resident, hockey isn’t everything but it is a big part of her life–and she doesn’t want to see it end anytime soon. “I would love to go all the way to the Olympics but, realistically, that is not going to happen for me,” […]
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The Muskies will be gunning for another NorWOSSA title here this Saturday when they square off against the Kenora Broncos in the league final. Kick-off tentatively is slated for 2 p.m. at Westfort field. “We are going to do quite well. They have proved all year that they are winners,” […]
Both matches went to the fifth and deciding game here last Thursday afternoon but unfortunately for the Muskies, the end result was not the same. The senior boys’ volleyball team pulled out an exciting 3-2 win over the visiting Atikokan Voyageurs, icing the seesaw battle with a 15-11 win in […]
The local Sunset Country Ford Mustangs Atom ‘AA’ shellacked Kenora 10-4 here last weekend. The Mustangs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Brian Glavish and Kevin Bobczynski (assisted by Andrew Easton). Then in the second, Ben Drazenovich (assisted by Tyler Harris) made it […]
The Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ rep team thumped visiting Dryden in a physical battle at the ‘Ice for Kids’ arena here last weekend. Scott Bridgeman, assisted by Andrew George, put the Fort squad up 1-0 in the first. But after Ian Lockman (assisted by Cody Mosbeck and Eric Mosbeck) gave […]
The Fine Line Art Gallery hosted “Music in the Gallery” on Friday night to help raise money for the arts community in Fort Frances. About 30 people were on hand for the three-hour event, where they could view artwork by local artists as well as enjoy the instrumental melodies of […]
His name has been synonymous with district newspapers for nearly four decades. Milt Guba of Emo has been writing district news since the mid-1960s and last week was honoured for his contributions by the Rainy River Record and the Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Guba was presented with a Bronze Quill, […]
Whether it’s watching one somersaulting in the living room or looking at one down the shaft of an arrow, there’s little that holds as much excitement for the Cupps and their guests as a black bear. Each fall, about 15 hunters pass through the Cupps’ home to take advantage of […]
“Rainy River Ambulance is in a bit of a crisis right now,” ambulance manager Grace Silander told the Rainy River District Social Service Administration Board here last Thursday.
Teachers with the Northwest Catholic District School Board will receive a two percent salary hike after the Ontario Elementary English Catholic Teachers’ Association ratified a contract for the 2000-01 school year. The deal was announced at the board’s regular monthly meeting Saturday in Sioux Lookout. “It’s a really a cut […]
The deputy minister of education headed back to Toronto with list of concerns and ideas from both the local public and separate school boards after a two-day visit here last week.
Vandals and thieves beware! The Fort Frances OPP once again will get a helping hand from the community Monday when “Operation Pumpkin” hits the streets in an effort to curb mischief associated with Hallowe’en. “It’s a Community Policing Committee initiative to reduce vandalism on ‘Gate Night,’” Sgt. Don Robertson said […]
