Bump on the road
Corban Galusha of the Robert Moore Mustangs took more than a passing fancy in getting this bump over the net during the Gord Savoy Classic in Atikokan—the first event in the Rainy River District Athletic Association’s volleyball season. The Mustangs made it to the Grade 7 boys’ final before losing to the St. Patrick’s Stars.
Funding for roads, bridges hiked up
Fort Frances and the surrounding district will be getting more funds for upgrades to roads, bridges, and other local community infrastructure in the future.
Soccer pitch gets vandalized
The Rainy River District OPP responded to a mischief at the soccer pitch on McIrvine Road yesterday.
Officers are looking for assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for damaging the fields used by many members of the public.
An unknown motor vehicle drove onto to the fields, causing significant damage.
Remembrance Day tea
Kristina Matthews, left, along with her daughters, 12-day-old Summer and two-year-old Harper, and her mom, Erin Caul, enjoyed tea and dainties during the annual Remembrance Day tea hosted by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29 there yesterday. The event also featured baking and candy tables, a cookie walk, meat pies, cabbage rolls, perogies, and numerous draws.
Muskie runners solid at OFSAA
There’s a time and a place for everything.
In this instance, however, the time was more important than the place.
The Muskie cross-country running team sent two reps to the OFSAA championships in Port Hope on Saturday, with Tori Toriseva coming in 164th out of 284 in the 3.2K Midget girls’ race with a clocking of 14:18.
Up the middle
Bo Gartzke of the Fort Frances Atom ‘AA’ Canadians wound up parting the red sea of Kenora Thistles’ defenders Alex Johnston, background, and Reid Pitura before scoring a terrific backhand goal in the third period of yesterday’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena. The marker was part of a four-goal outburst, three of them from Teagan Wrolstad, that gave the Canadians a 5-1 victory.
Lakers snap skid
It’s not possible to book the same team for an entire regular season, but the Fort Frances Lakers certainly wouldn’t turn down the chance when it comes to the Minnesota Iron Rangers.
Ryan Wagner made 40 stops as the Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the Iron Rangers in SIJHL action Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Quake near Oklahoma oil hub prompts infrastructure concerns
CUSHING, Okla. — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake centred near one of the world’s key oil hubs brought down building facades and shattered windows, triggering fears the temblor may have damaged key infrastructure and rendered century-old buildings unsafe in the latest Oklahoma town rattled by increasingly strong quakes.
UN climate chief: No doubt world will shift to low emissions
MARRAKECH, Morocco — Climate negotiators started work Monday on implementing the Paris Agreement on global warming amid uncertainty over how the U.S. election will impact the landmark deal as temperatures and greenhouse gases soar to new heights.
Give thanks for this turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce
Thanksgiving is a day for celebrating, where we enjoy the company of friends, share delicious food, and reflect on our country’s history and traditions. Throughout this celebration, though, there is one lingering thought in the back of our minds that cannot be ignored: Tomorrow there will be leftovers.