Joey Payeur There were unconfirmed reports of ducks and polar bears trying to hitchhike out of town yesterday. But in the cold rain of not-so-early May, the Muskie soccer teams were the hottest ones going. Both squads sit in first place after opening the NorWOSSA regular season with strong performances […]
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Duane Hicks The town’s 2014 budget will take slightly longer than expected before being passed due to recent changes in assessment at the mill property here, which Resolute Forest Products declared it was closing permanently last week. The budget was supposed to have been presented publicly at last night’s meeting, […]
Duane Hicks Shannon Darby, left, talked about song-writing with Kathleen Martin, Anna Schwartz, and Sallee Dick on Saturday during a workshop upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. Led by Darby and Kenneth Kellar, the afternoon event was sponsored by the “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum.”
It is with great sadness that the family of George Gordon Emes announces his unexpected passing, peacefully in his sleep, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. George was born March 6, 1945 in St. Boniface, Man. to George Sr. and Alice Emes (Barbour). As a child, George lived all over Northwestern […]
Press Release National Nurses Week is the perfect opportunity to thank and recognize the devoted, talented, and compassionate registered nursing staff that work at all Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. sites. This annual tribute to nurses coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. Our nurses […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, centre, was brought before “Judge” Steve Latimer by Diana Lynn Larocque and bailiff Cst. Rene Pitrement of the Treaty #3 Police Service on Saturday during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser at Canadian Tire. Mayor Avis ended up being the […]
Staff With Canada Post in the midst of cuts to its services, town council will be asked to help save door-to-door mail delivery at its regular meeting tonight. CUPW Local 538 president Sandra Lange will make a presentation to council and request it pass a resolution in support. Council also […]
the F.F. Museum On May 14, 1914, the first roll of paper was produced at the Fort Frances mill. Sadly for our community, the last roll of paper to be made locally came off the same machine (#5) on Feb. 28 of this year. To give the past its proper […]
Submitted Area artist Cherie Serrano (nee Taylor) is holding an art show today (May 9) from 5-9 p.m. at her gallery located at 825 Third Ave. in International Falls (across from NAPA Auto Parts). Her art has hung in various places around the Falls since she moved back to the […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of George Gordon Emes, 69, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Submitted Thatcher Haggberg of the “807 Freeriderz” snowmobile group appeared to be living in the clouds on this jump this past winter. The jump, along with many others, will be showcased on the Freeriderz’ DVD, “Flatneckz Vol. 2,” which will be for sale during a fundraiser benefit for Fort Frances […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Darleene LaBelle, 79, on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. A time of fellowship will be held Friday, May 16, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Emo, Ont. Interment will take […]
