Submitted by Barb Everett
Publicity

A general meeting of the legion ladies Auxiliary to branch #29 was brought to order by President Josie Miller on December 8. It was attended by 30 members, with applications for membership presented and approved for Emily Watson. The group acknowledged the December Birthdays of Elaine Sande and Cindy Noble. […]

Press release

Through donations, product sales and department competitions, the students and employees of Confederation College have raised $43,457 in support of its students and community charities. The “Stock the Bank” internal campaign supports the Emergency Student Fund, Food Bank, community charities and other school initiatives at the College. “Every year, I […]

Press release

New Gold Inc has entered into a definitive agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. to sell the existing gold stream held on the Blackwater Project located in British Columbia. Blackwater is wholly-owned by Artemis Gold Inc., with New Gold having retained the gold stream as partial consideration for the sale […]

Although the Covid Gloom seems to be make many of us a tad “Grinchy” this Christmas particularly noticeable in a lack of Christmas lights around Town. How- ever there are some really attractive light displays and three or four truly stunning presentations on 2nd St and along River just west […]

Born to Sara and Anders, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Josiah Anders, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz on December 3, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Michael and Myranda, nee Taylor, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Matteo Russell, weighing 7 lbs 12 oz on December 1, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Richard and Deserae, nee Whitecrow, of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ontario, a girl, Carleigh Doris Anne, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz on November 28, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jarett and Katja, nee Kabestra, a boy, Jarett Jr. Wade, weighing 6 lbs 9 oz on November 26, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to John and Erika, nee Moffitt, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Joelle Kendall, weighing 6 lbs 13 oz on November 24, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Carlee and Tyler, of Rainy River, Ontario, a girl, Lennox Jennifer, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz on November 22, 2021 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor is expected to provide an additional update on COVID-19 in the province today. Dr. Kieran Moore is holding a news conference at 3 p.m. The briefing comes as more local public health units are imposing stricter health measures or issuing additional guidance to residents in […]