Duane Hicks Lorne Morrow, CEO of the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy, a provincial initiative to transform the forest products industry in Northern Ontario, was among the speakers this morning at the annual Northern Networks trade conference, which Fort Frances is hosting this year at La Place […]
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Dan Falloon Thunder Bay musician Jean-Paul De Roover belted out a tune during his concert at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here last night. De Roover stopped in Fort Frances as part of a Canadian tour in support of a new music video for his song, “You,” from 2009’s “Windows […]
Dan Falloon Muskie defender Ian Grant fought hard to bring down the Elmwood Giants’ running back during Fort High’s season-opener Friday afternoon at Muskie Field. Elmwood earned a 26-8 victory to spoil the rain-drenched outing. The Muskies will be be back in action Friday against the St. John’s Tigers (0-1) […]
Peggy Revell Erin McMahon and Brenda McPherson, with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, showed off the differences that consuming alcohol during pregnancy will have in the development of a child. This display and others were part of activities organized last Thursday at the Nanicost building to mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum […]
Peggy Revell Roxanne Fillion and Lance Towers, with Miller Environmental Corp., sorted through the many containers that were being dropped off at the Public Works yard here Saturday as part of the annual Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day. A Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment free collection day will be […]
Dan Falloon Terra “Shear Evil” Hyatt battled Winnipeg’s “Paindexter” during Saturday night’s “Bordertown Shutdown” bout at the ’52 Canadians Arena here as Kerry “Argyle Spankr” Zub looked on. Winnipeg came away with a 178-82 victory in front of 333 raucous fans taking in the first roller derby event in Fort […]
Dan Falloon Muskie goaltending hopeful Cassie McLellan awaited a shot during the first night of tryouts at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday. McLellan is one of three goalies in camp, along with incumbents Melissa Payne and Dana Cridland, while 28 players in total tried out. Hopefuls showcased their skating, […]
Peggy Revell Deanne Fillion, with Miller Environmental Corp., emptied out some of the containers that were brought in to the Public Works yard here Saturday during the annual Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day. A Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment free collection day will be held there this Saturday (Sept. […]
Dan Falloon Karen “Hemi Pow Her” Mitchell and Terra “Shear Evil” Hyatt skated past a Winnipeg player during Saturday night’s “Bordertown Shutdown” roller derby bout at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The Winnipeg team, dubbed the “Paper Milfs,” knocked off the local “Kraft Milfs” 178-82 before 333 fans in the inaugural […]
Dan Falloon Muskie running back Tyler Abma (#99) carried the football in Fort High’s season-opener against the Elmwood Giants here Friday afternoon. The Muskies (0-1) dropped a rain-soaked affair 26-8, but a couple of costly penalties negated big plays, including a 105-yard touchdown romp by Abma. Receiver Brad McDonald hauled […]
Duane Hicks Pioneer Construction continued its paving of Portage Avenue yesterday and today, seen here putting down the top layer of asphalt between First and Second Street East. They will have much of the job done by the end of the day before taking the weekend off due to the […]
Peggy Revell Eunice Johnson and Ashley Allan sat down to enjoy the pancake breakfast prepared by the culinary students at Seven Generations Education Institute this morning at the Nanicost Building as part of activities to mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Different local agencies, including the Gizhewaadiziwin Health […]
