Joey Payeur Muskie Dylon Woolsey (88) not only was catching passes Friday but also doing his best to break them up as a defensive back, such as in this fourth-quarter play involving Donovan Parenteau of the Dryden Eagles, during the visitors’ 57-0 rout in Fort High’s annual “Homecoming.”
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The province last week introduced the proposed Election Statute Law Amendment Act which would, among other things, possibly create two new seats for Northern Ontario at Queen’s Park (from the current 11 to 13). While the increase won’t make a huge difference in the 107-seat legislature, any move to expand […]
Mary Jane Pearson Dear editor: On behalf of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, I would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy an afternoon of good food and fellowship at our annual fall tea. Also a big thank-you to the membership who so willingly gave of their time […]
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 […]
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 […]
