Submitted photo The Activation staff at Rainycrest have assembled the Tree of Christmas Giving in the lobby of the home this year. Each ornament has details about a resident, to help secret Santas from the community pick out a gift for them. Many in the home have no living friends […]
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Stuff a Cruiser is almost here! The annual Christmas food drive will take place Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to accept donations outside Walmart, Safeway and The Place in Fort Frances, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy […]
Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort […]
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The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is pleased to announce that the library will be extending our open hours beginning tomorrow, Tuesday December 1, 2020. We will be open to the public on Tuesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be […]
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Looking for a job and have a love of hockey? The Fort Frances Lakers Junior A Hockey Team is searching for a Trainer for the 2020-21 hockey season. The Trainer will ensure health and safety during all hockey related activities both on and off ice. The Trainer will preferably have […]
The Riverside Foundation Christmas Appeal Silent Auction has begun! The campaign has assembled a collection of amazing, locally sourced and crafted gifts. Proceeds will go towards upgrades to the Rainycrest Activation Room. The staff has a vision for updated furniture, better lighting, easy-to-use storage, window coverings, plants and greenery […]
Ken Kellar Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s beginning to look a lot like that most festive season of the year, and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking to celebrate the Christmas spirit with a pair of initiatives focused on local businesses. Beginning Friday, November 27 and running until […]
The Riverside Foundation Christmas Appeal Silent Auction has begun! The campaign has assembled a collection of amazing, locally sourced and crafted gifts. Proceeds will go towards upgrades to the Rainycrest Activation Room. The staff has a vision for updated furniture, better lighting, easy-to-use storage, window coverings, plants and greenery […]
The Fort Frances Lakers and United Native Friendship Centre are holding a Christmas Toy Drive, Friday, December 4 from 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. at the Circle of Life Centre, 616 Mowat Avenue. Lakers players will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the UNFC’s Adopt-A-Family Program. Stuffed or […]
Diane Ross, second from left, is the first winner of the Riverside Foundation’s monthly 50-50 draw. Myron Romaniuk, Gillons CEO, left, Trevor Fitzgerald, Gillons Sr VP Personal Insurance and Tyler Cousineau (far right) Account Executive Personal Insurance were on hand to present her with the prize. Tickets are on sale […]
Mom was born in Fort Frances on November 9, 1919 and passed away at Rainycrest Home for the Aged on November 24, 2020. Her parents were Frances Maud Carnduff and Jessie Smeeth. She was baptized on April 9, 1920 with Pastor W. E. Egan officiating. She lived for a time […]
