Hockey players kicking off the 1997-98 season as Emo teams split games with their Fort Frances counterparts over the weekend. The OPP were bested by The Wings on Tyson Romyn’s four-goal spree in the second period. Never looking over their shoulders, the Flying Wings handcuffed OPP early in the first […]
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“Downloading” may be the hot-button issue facing municipalities but it didn’t produce any sparks during the mayoral candidate forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Civic Centre on Monday night. In fact, no issue spurred either Allan Bedard or incumbent Mayor Glenn Witherspoon to challenge each other’s political […]
Although the women’s hockey program here saw a slight drop in registrations this season, organizers said what hasn’t decreased is the quality of play on the ice. In fact, despite the program dwindling to about 40 players, comprised of one team in each of the PeeWee (under 13), Bantam/Midget/Juvenile (under […]
The province-wide teachers’ strike that started Monday could have an adverse affect on students–both in the classroom and on the athletic fields. All four Muskies floor teams and the football squad have had their seasons put on hold when talks between the Ontario Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government failed […]
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team reeled off four-straight wins, including a 55-37 victory over host Sioux Lookout in the final round-robin game, to win the championship of a tournament there last weekend. After opening the tournament with a close 34-31 win over Ignace, the black-and-gold went on to beat […]
After participating in a first-time basketball referee clinic here last Friday run by Gary Billings, local officials have decided to take the next step and become an accredited association. And that’s a step in the right direction, say local officials, who stress it will add credibility to their positions. “It […]
Three weeks ago, Aquanaut head coach Debbie Murray made a pact with Gavin Paull–challenging him to break the minute mark in the 100m freestyle this season. While his previous best had been a full two seconds over that elusive mark, Murray had an inkling Paull just might reach his goal […]
Terry LaBelle knew making the transition from slotback to starting running back with the Muskie football team this season would be an interesting one. What the 6’, 175-pounder didn’t know was that he would make that transition with such relative ease, becoming NorWOSSA’s top rusher and scorer–and playing an integral […]
Organizers of the fourth-annual OFAH Conservation Dinner slated here Nov. 22, with proceeds to support fish and wildlife projects, are reporting steady ticket sales so far. In fact, Sue Korosec said she expects the committee will have “no problem” selling all 230 tickets available for the dinner, which is being […]
Area homes and businesses will be under the watchful eyes of community volunteers on both “Gate Night” and Halloween again this year as “Operation Pumpkin” sends out its annual patrols. OPP Cst. Phil Donald, who is co-ordinating this year’s effort, is expecting close to 20 volunteers from 10 area businesses […]
It’s not a question of if they can win in their strike over Bill 160, the Education Quality Improvement Act; rather, teachers feel it’s a question of “they must win.” Fort High teacher Bill Fisher has been in the profession for 10 years. But like the rest of his colleagues […]
After six years of hard work, “Ice for Kids” organizers were rewarded with a standing ovation from about 45 supporters Monday night after town council pledged $5 million for a new double-rink ice facility here. And it should be ready by next September. First, though, the arena committee has to […]
