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The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Thief River Falls Norskies in Game 3 of their first-round, best-of-five “Survivor Series” today (March 24) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Game 4, if necessary, will go Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students.
An open studio for children and families (drama and art), led by Lauren Hyatt, will be held Saturday, March 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The fee is $2 per child or $5 for families.
St. Mary’s parish is hosting its annual soup-and-bun fundraiser for D&P on Saturday, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 26 from noon-2 p.m.
Town council will hold its next regular meeting Monday, March 27 at the Civic Centre. It will follow the committee of the whole meeting, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m.
“Radio Bingo,” a fundraiser for Fort Frances girls’ hockey, goes Mondays at 7 p.m. on B•93 The Border. Cards available at various locations in town and surrounding area.
An income tax support information session, hosted by the Seven Generations Education Institute and led by Kelly McFayden and Mike Canfield of BDO, is planned for Tuesday, March 28 from 4-7 p.m. in the boardroom at BDO Canada LLP (607 Portage Ave.) Admission is free and supper will be provided. To RSVP, visit https://goo.gl/forms/ob2zIRrYap5uThL82 (registration also can be found under the events tab at www.7generations.org). For more info, contact Shana Windigo at 274-9930 or via e-mail at Shanaw@7generations.org
The 2017 Bridal Show, presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, will be held Wednesday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. Several vendors will be set up and there also will be bridal gift bags and draws, including one for a watch donated by Brockie’s Jewellers. Pre-register by calling 274-9224.
A free seminar on starting your own business will be held Wednesday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. in Rainy River. Call 274-3276 to register as well as to confirm the location.
Riverside Health Care will hold its next open board meeting Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at La Verendrye Hospital.
The Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold its next monthly supper–featuring a turkey dinner and all the fixings–on Friday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at the Legion (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) A 50/50 draw also will be held. The cost is $15/person, with take-outs available by calling 274-3772.
“Rainy River Ag Days” will be held Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Emo Legion. There will be several guest speakers and presentations, and local MP Don Rusnak will be on hand to discuss agricultural concerns. A mini-trade show, door prize draws, and a free lunch also are planned. RSVP to reserve your seat by calling 487-2340, 275-9706, or 487-2387. You also can e-mail kimjobliss@gmail.com or teeps@tbaytel.net
A workshop on Psyanky Easter eggs, led by Lindsay Hamilton, will be held Saturday, April 1 from 1-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The fee is $5.
The Church of the Holy Spirit will hold a tea and bake sale Saturday, April 1 from 1-3 p.m. Admission is a donation to its outreach project. All are welcome–and bring a friend!
The second-annual National Autism Awareness Day Walk is planned for Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. in International Falls, starting at Ronning’s. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The Fort Frances Badminton Club will hold its invitational tournament (adult/junior) on April 7-9 at Fort Frances High School, with the entry deadline being March 31. For more info or to obtain an entry form, e-mail Louis and Shari Bujold at slbujold@gmail.com
The Border Skating Club’s 45th-annual ice show, this year entitled “Vacation Destination,” will be held Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m. and again Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for students/seniors (65+) , with those three and under being free. Weekend passes also are available for $20 each. Tickets available at the front desk at the Memorial Sports Centre.
A family support group, for those who have a family member or loved one with a mental health problem, will meet bi-weekly from 2-4 p.m. from April 12-June 21 at the local Canadian Mental Health Association office (612 Portage Ave.) For more info or to register, contact Donna Bohler at 274-2347 ext. 213 or via e-mail at dbohler@cmhaff.ca
“Canada’s Greatest Explorer” Josh Henry will be sharing his stories and photos on Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library as part of “The Human Experience Series.” Admission is free, with refreshments provided by the “Friends of the Library.”
The annual “Easter Egg-stravaganza,” hosted by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club, will be held Saturday, April 15 starting at 11 a.m. on Scott Street. Pick up a map at the museum courtyard and go from business to business to collect candy. There also will be prizes, photos with the Easter Bunny at Lidkea Optometry (bring your own camera), and more! Donations of non-perishable food items also will be accepted.
“Bail or Jail,” presented by the Fort Frances Voyageurs Lions Club, will be held Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce’s trade show.
The Fort Frances Choraliers will perform their Easter cantata, this year entitled “Champion of Love,” on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship and again on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls. The concerts will be fundraisers for a new sound system for the group and free-will offerings will be accepted. A bake sale also will be held in conjunction with the cantata performance here.
“Through your lens,” a photo contest hosted by Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, is now accepting submissions. To apply, e-mail your photos to don.rusnak@parl.gc.ca or by mail (postage free) to Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament, 950 Valour Building, Ottawa, Ont., K1A 0A6. The deadline for entries is May 1.
“The Refuge,” a hot lunch program open to all Fort Frances High School students, will be served at the Bethel Church (behind the Copper River Inn) every Monday until the end of the school year. A donation of a toonie is requested to help defray costs. For more info or to volunteer to help, call Laura at 274-0226 or Barb at 274-0851.