Staff A student from Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton will receive the “Recognition of Excellence” from the Northwest Catholic District School Board at its regular meeting tonight. Principal Brendan Hyatt indicated Haiven Horton has been involved with the school leadership program there for the past two years. […]
fftimes
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Devin Tappenden redirected this shot from the stick of Minnesota Iron Rangers’ Jonathon Losurdo (16) wide of the net as Mason Meyer (9) hustled back to help his netminder during the second period of Fort Frances’ 1-0 win in double overtime Friday night.
Heather Latter Hayden Allam and her little brother, Brenner Bagacki, visited with the Easter Bunny during an Easter party at the Fort Frances Best Start Hub on Saturday. Children also made Easter crafts, decorated cupcakes, enjoyed refreshments, and sang along with musician John Reader before the Easter Bunny arrived to […]
Staff A public meeting will be held this evening to consider a bylaw that, if approved, will see council include a question on the municipal election ballot this fall asking whether Fort Frances should be considered a future site for a casino. The meeting is part of the process to […]
Joey Payeur Nobody said this was going to be easy. The Minnesota Iron Rangers signalled it could be a long road to the Bill Salonen Cup by recovering from a heart-breaker a day earlier to edge the Fort Frances Lakers 3-2 in Game 2 of the best-of-seven final Saturday night […]
It is with great shock and sadness that the family and friends of Louisa May (Tippy Armit) Johnson acknowledge her passing to a better place on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in the United Hospital at St. Paul, Mn., surrounded by the love and respect of her family. Tippy was born […]
Elizabeth Bertha Thierry (nee McLeod) passed away peacefully at home, under hospice care, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Blain; son, Donald (Nanette); step-grandchildren, Roger and Madeline; son, David (Anita); and granddaughter, Sophia. Elizabeth, one of 11 siblings, was born Jan. 3, 1932 […]
Heather Latter Andrea Avis, program director at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, read the book “Willow Finds a Way” to visiting students from Donald Young School in Emo yesterday. The book is one of the nominees for the Blue Spruce Award, which is part of the “Forest of […]
Heather Latter A new display at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre features products like hats, mittens, and socks made by Carol Inkster of Emo, who spins her own yarn. People are encouraged to stop by and have a look.
Staff Safe Communities Rainy River District wants to continue to keep safety a priority locally. As such, it is hosting a meeting this Tuesday (April 15) from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for community partners and anyone interested in getting involved in some safety initiatives. “I’m hoping to make some plans for […]
Piano Division Wednesday, April 9 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic or 20th or 21st Century, Grade 2—1. Paige Eldridge 2. Max VanDrunen Thursday, April 10 •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Intermediate—1. Katelyn Bruyere and Judy Wu 2. Alexa Veldhuisen and Mika Kooistra •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Own Choice, Grade […]
Joey Payeur Emma Mainville and Brayden Christiansen displayed some of the delicious items available yesterday during a bake and book sale at St. Francis School organized by Debbie Jean’s Grade 5/6 class. The event was held to raise money to help build a school in a Third World country.
