No one group is an island, especially in today’s political climate. That’s why Dr. Terry Quinney, provincial coordinator of fish and wildlife for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, is looking to make “joint efforts.” Dr. Quinney was the guest speaker Thursday night at the North Western Ontario Tourism […]
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In late 1945, the talk in households, family gatherings, coffee shops and bars–from one end of Canada to the other–was thick with first-hand accounts of combat, told by those fresh out of the ranks of active duty. And 52 years later, many WWII servicemen, now in their 70’s, still tell […]
While the teachers’ federations are saying their two week “political action” was a moral victory which got the ball rolling against Bill 160, some students are not so convinced. Kiley Hanson, a grade-12 student at Fort Frances High School, said she understood why the teachers did what they had to […]
Two weeks on the picket line means students are two weeks behind where they should be, and everybody is wondering, how will they make up for the lost time? John McLeod, public school board director of education, said the task won’t be difficult at the elementary level where the10 days […]
The Fort Frances Police Sports Club has come up with a way to raise safety awareness and funds for community events at the same time. And they’re doing it by the book. The club is putting together a safety awareness book to be handed out to children across the district. […]
Howard Hampton quashed any rumours he might not be running in the newly-amalgamated Kenora-Rainy River Riding next provincial election, saying he “for sure” would be tossing his hat in the ring here. But local MPP and Ontario NDP leader admitted there would be challenges running in the new riding, primarily […]
For the past 18 seasons, Terry Ogden and the Muskies have dominated the NorWOSSA hockey circuit with 14 first-place finishes while claiming two all-Ontario championships and creating a winning atmosphere here that goes unsurpassed in high school hockey. But the black-and-gold will have a different look behind the bench this […]
After losing two weeks of playing time due to the province-wide teachers’ walkout, NorWOSSA has decided to scrap the two regular-season games lost for each team and conclude the regular season with one final set of games here tomorrow. That would leave each club with three home games and three […]
While the Muskies dominated NorWOSSA football action this season with a perfect 5-0 record, defensive co-ordinator Brent DeBenedet is cautious heading into this Saturday’s championship final against the Kenora Broncos. And even though Fort outscored the Broncos 124-30 in three regular-season victories, including a whopping 79-7 margin at home, DeBenedet […]
Chris Stamarski of Fort Frances placed fourth at the Youth Challenge Bowling Championships last Saturday in Kenora and will be part of the 15-player contingent representing the Sunset Country District at the provincial championships in Timmins this March. Stamarski’s 1,086 pin total placed him behind Warren Bent (1,264), Jeff Hazelwood […]
Students aren’t back on the athletic fields yet, as some speculated might happen, after Justice James MacPherson’s denied a court injunction Monday to order teachers back to the classroom. And NorWOSSA football convener Pete Fair warned that has “time is ticking” on the the league’s football season. The Muskies’ final […]
Dale Chambers is grabbing the bull by the horns, so to speak. In an effort to showcase the area’s wildlife, the local hunting enthusiast now is offering his talents to measure and score animals free of charge for potential North American Big Game Trophies. He’s confident measuring these animals can […]
