While some of the numbers are down from the same period last year, the Fort Frances OPP detachment definitely was busy in the second quarter of 2008, OPP S/Sgt. Steve Shouldice reported to town council Monday night.
In the second quarter, local OPP officers responded to 1,175 calls for service, compared to 1,022 in the second quarter of 2007.
It’s time to clean out the garage and basement, and get rid of stockpiles of paint, oil, and other hazardous goods, when Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day is held here this Saturday (Sept. 13).
Bad weather stopped him the first time, so award-winning Canadian author David Bouchard will return to the area next week to finish up the tour he started last spring.
With the deadline coming up next Monday (Sept. 15), time is running out to participate in the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s consumer survey.
Since it was launched Aug. 15, more than 40 surveys have been completed by community members.
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres have shored up some holes on defence in preparation for their second SIJHL season.
Head coach Wayne Strachan announced the team has acquired defencemen Kenny Carpenter and Darren Ezelyk from the Quesnel Millionaires of the British Columbia Hockey League in exchange for future considerations.
The Muskie golf team took three competitors to the opening tournament of the NorWOSSA season in Atikokan last week—and despite the low turnout, those who did make the trip had strong showings.
Alex McDonald shot an 80 to finish fifth overall while Kevin Jackson carded an 85.
Shawn Jourdain officially signed on as head coach of the Muskie boys’ hockey team late last week, filling a void that sat empty since Shane Bliss vacated the spot back in the spring.
“I guess it’s just about the challenge in front of me,” Jourdain said in explaining his reasoning for assuming the role.
