Cameron Penney Fort High mentor Anne Jean introduced herself to Grade 6 and 7 students from J.W. Walker during a presentation to kick-off “Grade 6/7 Day” at the high school on Friday. Jean, along with other high school mentors, spoke about her high school experiences and why the students should […]
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Heather Latter Anne Jean (“Molly Jensen”) and Andrew Eldridge (“Sam Wheat”) sang “Here Right Now” during a rehearsal of “Ghost: The Musical,” which runs tonight through Saturday at the Townshend Theatre. Presented by Fort Frances High School, the musical gets underway at 7:30 p.m. each night.
Heather Latter A large crowd was on hand at the community barbecue for Thomas Chapais on Saturday evening at the Couchiching multi-use building. The meal consisted of bannock burgers, hotdogs, salads, chips, and a beverage, with a penny table and other prizes up for grabs. Funds raised will go to […]
Joey Payeur Caylee Woolsey of the Fort Frances Her-icanes showed some mid-season agility in escaping getting hit by this pitch from Sydney Jones of the Couchiching Lady Raiders during Sunday’s pre-season exhibition game at VanJura.
Kudos to town council for initiating a “Fight the Blight” campaign over 11 days starting this coming Monday—and hopefully local residents take full advantage of this opportunity to help beautify our community. In the works since January, and stemming from a strategic plan submission by the Fort Frances Chamber of […]
With profound sadness, the family of G. Douglas Emil Richard, 59, announce his sudden passing on Monday, April 25, 2016 at his home. Doug was born in Winnipeg, Man. on Aug. 16, 1956 to George and Bertha Richard, one of seven siblings. The family lived in multiple Mando bush camps […]
With his family by his side, Lanny William LaBelle, of Sioux Narrows Ont., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 68. He is survived by his spouse of 21 years, Colleen Fadden; children, Stacy (Greg), Lianne […]
Ray Caul passed away March 3, 2016 in Thunder Bay, Ont. He was born on June 25, 1936 in Devlin, Ont. Ray was the youngest of 13 children of Lorne and Mary Caul. He grew up in the Fort Frances, Ont. area on a small farm. Ray married Mildred Dolph […]
Miriam Doreen (Chambers) Holland, originally from Antrim, North Ireland, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 77. She is lovingly remembered by Harry Holland, her beloved husband of almost 50 years, of Vancouver; brother, Billy Chambers and sisters-in-law, Maureen and Hazel of Ireland; brother-in-law, […]
MASON-Born to Kurtis and Erica Mason, nee Banks, a son, Jiah Thomas Mason, on April 26, 2016, weighing 7lb 13 oz., in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Proud big brothers are Kaylor and Finley. Thrilled Grandparents are Wendy Cates, Phillip Banks and DoriAnna Dueck, Kevin and Alice Mason all of Thunder Bay, […]
VELDHUISEN-Born to Mike and Carly, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Logann Elisabeth, weighing 9 lbs 15 oz. on April 17, 2016 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
The Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Researchers believe the ship that legendary explorer Captain James Cook used to sail around the world is still submerged somewhere in Rhode Island’s Newport Harbor. The Endeavour was part of a fleet of 13 ships the British scuttled during the Revolutionary War in 1778 […]
