Staff It’s not too late to sign up for a song-writing workshop set for this Saturday (May 10) from 1-5 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The workshop, for ages 13 and up, will be led by Shannon Darby and Kenneth Kellar. It is being sponsored by the “Friends of […]
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Haley Anderson Samantha Halliday, nine, browsed through the “used bag boutique” before receiving an award for sporting the “cutest hat.” She was among the 170 people who turned out for the “Old Bags” luncheon hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care yesterday at the Robert Moore School gym.
Joey Payeur Nicole Robinson of Devlin bid on one of several outstanding pieces of artwork available in the silent auction at the 31st-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet Friday night at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event drew a record sold-out crowd of 240 people, with money raised through the silent and […]
Haley Anderson Jesse Fuhrer, 15, and his dad, Peter, spent Saturday morning checking out the firearms at the annual Gun and Hobby Show at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The show featured more than 30 vendors and collectors—each showcasing a different aspect of the hobby.
Jason Parks WELLINGTON—It wasn’t supposed to end this way. All through the playoffs, the Fort Frances Lakers met adversity head on and overcame it, showing the true heart of a champion. But here on the rocky shores of Lake Ontario, the Lakers found a peak too high to climb. The […]
Press Release In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, effective immediately and until further notice, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is restricting visiting to one family member at a time due to a number of cases of gastroenteritis at Rainycrest here. This does not affect services at La Verendrye General […]
Jason Parks It wasn’t supposed to end this way. All playoffs, the Fort Frances Lakers met adversity head on and overcame it, showing the true heart of a champion. But here on the rocky shores of Lake Ontario, the Lakers found a peak too high to climb. The dream season […]
Jason Parks WELLINGTON— The Fort Frances Lakers weren’t done with the 2014 Dudley Hewitt Cup tournament. For one more day, at least. The SIJHL champs stared elimination in the face yesterday afternoon and didn’t blink—coming up with a 6-3 win over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (NOJHL). The win eliminated […]
Staff Resolute Forest Products Inc. reported yesterday it still is working to reposition the pulp and paper mill here, but has been unsuccessful so far. Resolute president and CEO Richard Garneau said yesterday during a conference call to investors that the company spent about $9 million in the first quarter […]
Staff Taylor Whitehead hopes the old adage of “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” rings true. The lone Muskie representative at the OFSAA badminton championships in Markham is continuing his quest in the ‘B’ Flight of the boys’ singles division after splitting his first two matches yesterday […]
Staff Tbaytel is proposing to erect a new cell tower in downtown Fort Frances, and is seeking public comment until May 26. The 20-metre high tower is to be located behind the local Legion. The tower will off-load wireless traffic from Tbaytel’s existing sites in Fort Frances, which will increase […]
Heather Latter Gloria Bergner, left, and Vivian Callaghan worked together to help clean up the Fort Frances Community Garden during a work bee there yesterday. Plots are still available, with a registration session slated for Wednesday (May 7) from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Métis Hall.
