by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskie scored all of their points in the first half in defeating the visiting Churchill Bulldogs 41-1 in Winnipeg High School Football League action on Friday. Running back Ben Huziak opened the scoring on the game’s third play from 32 yards out. On the Muskies’ next...
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by Randy ThomsRyan Doucette and Jett Mintenko each recorded hattricks as the Kam River Fighting Walleye skated to a 9-3 win over the Wisconsin Wilderness in a SIJHL game played in Olver-Paipoonge on Friday evening. The win is the Walleye’s fifth straight as the team moved into sole possession of third place...
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by Randy ThomsThe pool at the Memorial Sports Centre is closing for this winter. It is to accommodate much-needed structural improvements to the building. The work will include the replacement of the structural roof columns and HVAC duct work. There will also be work in the pool, including replacing the pool...
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by Adam RileyResults of provincial testing show students in Grade 3 and Grade 6 at both the Lakehead Public and Thunder Bay Catholic District School boards are strong in literacy but require improvements in math. The percentage of Grade 3 students at the public board who meet or exceed the provincial...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo arenas in the area are getting funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Local Services Board of Wabigoon is getting $30,000 to help build a covered rink. The funding is for 12 months and will help with costs of constructing the rink underneath it’s new pavilion. As well, the...
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by Tara ClowVitalité Health Network is asking the public not to visit the Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital’s emergency department this weekend (October 13-16) unless absolutely necessary. This is due to a high volume of patients. The Network encourages individuals with non-critical health conditions to...
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by Randy ThomsNew training programs to attract more Indigenous people from northwestern Ontario into the skilled trades. The province is providing over seven million dollars on eight training projects. Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini (pih-CHEE-knee) says 1,700...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances Council is looking for a few more dollars allocated to attend conferences, training or special meetings. As part of changes to council salaries, it is proposed each member get an anual allocation of $3,500. Most councillors do not think it is enough. Councillor Wendy Brunetta says...
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by Tara ClowGardeners in the Saint John area are being offered advice following last month’s fire at American Iron and Metal. The Department of Health has retained a consultant to do soil sampling from several community gardens. Work will be overseen by the Department of Environment and the Department of...
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A Sackville man has been charged with first degree murder. RCMP went to a residence on King Street for a wellbeing check yesterday, and found a woman’s body. The New Brunswick Major Crimes Unit determined her death was a homicide. In Antigonish, Nova Scotia later in the afternoon, a 62-year old...
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