Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Chris Bobczynski had clear sailing towards St. Thomas Aquinas Saints’ goalie Ryan Landon during overtime of their NorWOSSA game here Tuesday night. Landon stopped Bobczynski’s shot but it was the black-and-gold who had the final say as they won 7-6 in a shootout.

Duane Hicks Derek Jackson, right, of Sight & Sound drew the February winner for the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday at International Travel Services here as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Ken Badiuk of Emo will heading on a Caribbean cruise, valued at $4,000. Next month’s trip is […]

Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Abbigayle Bliss-Kelly helped three-year-old Jorja Fournier log onto the computer yesterday morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to see what the youngsters will experience in a […]

Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George arranged a display of items provided by the Ukrainian Literary Society for a new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum which will open next week called “The Ukrainian Connection.” The museum is looking for local stories relating to Ukrainian family heritage, especially those of families […]

Dave Ogilvie The toboggan race was one of the favourite events as students took part in Crossroads School’s annual winter carnival last Friday. By all accounts, everyone had a great time participating in the various activities arranged by staff and volunteers.

Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Connor Hady boxed out a Dryden Ice Dog opponent as goalie Tyler Ampe pounced on a loose puck in the crease during the third period of their game here Monday night. Ampe made 32 saves but the Lakers gave up a pair of late […]

Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Zakk Bruyere helped his little sister, Zoey, use the computer this morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to the school to see what the youngsters will […]

Duane Hicks Rod Davis and Maxine Hayes, with the local genealogy group, worked on displays tracing their respective family lineages in Rainy River District yesterday at the Fort Frances Museum—all part of the new exhibit, “Our Founding Families,” which opens there next week. The museum also is hosting an exhibit […]

Lucas Punkari Keighan Gerrie (Thunder Bay Norwest Stars) avoided pressure from a Baudette Bears’ forward as he moved the puck during the final of the local Atom ‘AA’ tournament Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. Gerrie netted a hat trick as the Stars captured the title with a […]

Lucas Punkari Local bowler Jeff Watts warmed up yesterday afternoon prior to the final five-game block of the Sunset Country ‘A’ Open hosted by Plaza Lanes. Watts totalled 5,394 pins over the two-day, 20-game tournament to take first place among the men. The top nine men and top nine women […]

Lucas Punkari Lakers’ forward Colton Spicer (#24) and Jordan Fontaine of the Duluth Clydesdales looked on as Ben Michaud and Brett McMahon battled for the puck during the red-and-white’s 4-2 win here Friday night.

Duane Hicks Jessica Ballan filled out a job application at a reception hosted by Transfield Services yesterday at the Adventure Inn here. Transfield Services recently was awarded the area maintenance contract for Northwestern Ontario by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, and as of June 1 will be responsible for […]