With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Mildred Myers-Ricci, 83, of Rainy River, Ont., on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at the Rainy River Health Centre. Millie was born on July 11, 1933 in Alonsa, Man. to Alexander and Cathelene Cardno. She was a very generous person and always […]
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BURKHOLDER-Born to Margaret and Anthony of Mine Centre, Ontario, a girl, Kezia Raquel, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz on October 10, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Heather Latter Gladys Payne arranged coats generously donated by the community yesterday for The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville’s annual winter coat drive at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station). The group then will be giving away clean, used winter coats in good condition for men, women, and […]
Heather Latter Becky Priebe and David Fiset of “Duo Hoops” demonstrated their acrobatic skills this morning for the Grade 7 girls’ gym class at Fort High. The pair, who performed at the Townshend Theatre last night as part of the Kids’ & Co. entertainment series, offered up a workshop to […]
Submitted Borderland author Mary Casanova read an excerpt from her new book, entitled “Ice Out,” yesterday evening during an event at the Fort Frances Public Library. Signed copies of the book also were available, as well as refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard remains “low” across the Northwest Region. No new fires were reported between Thursday and yesterday, and there are no active blazes anywhere in the region. But hunters are asked to be aware that FireRangers still can be out fighting fires in the bush […]
Duane Hicks The town’s business licensing bylaw will remain status quo for now. Town council last night voted 5-1 against a recommendation from the Planning and Development executive committee to approve an amended draft of the bylaw. This means the current bylaw will remain in effect for the time being. […]
Staff The amended version of the town’s business licensing bylaw could take another step forward tonight. The Planning and Development executive committee has recommended town council approve the amended business licensing bylaw and direct staff to prepare a final version for passage at council’s Nov. 14 meeting. An open house […]
Joey Payeur Lakers’ forward Oliver Alcock was in full flight heading up ice during the third period of the home team’s 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action Friday night.
Staff It was the pigskin version of a National Geographic special. The undefeated Dryden Eagles swooped into town and sank their talons into the winless Muskies before flying off with a 57-0 victory Friday afternoon in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming” game to close out the WHSFL regular season. Dryden (6-0) […]
Ivan’s family sadly announces his passing on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in his 86th year. Ivan was born on March 23, 1930 on the family homestead in Stratton, Ont. to William A. Bell and Ruth (Beaman) Bell. He spent his first 19 years there before the family moved eastward to […]
