Phyllis Bedard passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
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Heather Latter Youngsters at the day care at Robert Moore School took full advantage of the milder temperatures this morning by painting the snow a rainbow of colours. They also built forts and played other snow games. The school-aged children were attending day care due to today’s PD Day.
Joey Payeur If one is going to put on a show, the best place for it to occur is at a showcase in front of interested onlookers in possession of terrific opportunities. Lucas DeBenedet caught the eye of the college, junior, and pro scouts attending the annual “SIJHL Showcase” yesterday […]
Staff If any ladies are looking for a night out, they’re in luck. Some tickets are still available for the “Hope and the City” fundraiser event set to go tomorrow at 7 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets, which cost $35, are available at Gillons’, Fort Floral, and the Rendez-Vous, […]
Duane Hicks District OPP officers should be carrying conducted energy weapons (CEWs) by this summer. OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis announced Dec. 23 that, effective immediately, any officer who is trained will be permitted to carry a CEW, which is more commonly referred to as a “taser.” Local detachment commander Insp. […]
Beverly McCool, 73, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Staff It was an alarming development for a league that has had difficulty getting its feet underneath it this season. A fire alarm that accidentally was triggered led to the evacuation of Fort High on Monday evening. It caused the postponement—and possible cancellation—of the Taggs vs. La Place Rendez-Vous match-up […]
Duane Hicks Show someone you care with a Valentine cookie and help out a local good cause at the same time. Tess Coish, of Tess’ Kitchen here, is taking orders for heart-shaped cookies and cupcakes as a fundraiser for the Fort Frances Community Chest. In 2012, she sold more than […]
Duane Hicks Devon Stearns, left, and Jan Hall-Johnson enjoyed popcorn yesterday evening during “What’s Up Doc?”—a free week-long documentary film festival at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event wraps up today at 5:30 p.m. For details on which movie is being shown, call the library at 274-9879 […]
File These ladies had fun dressing up at the inaugural “Hope and the City” fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society here back in November, 2012. The event is returning this Saturday at 7 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets, which cost $35 each, are still available at Fort Floral, Bombshell, […]
Joey Payeur A trip to the Ice House was just what the Fort Frances Lakers needed to get their house back in order. Lyndon Lipinski, Miles Nolan, and Cam Jackson each had a goal and an assist, and Devin Tappenden earned his first win as a Laker, as Fort Frances […]
Staff The Border Skating Club is looking to the community to help it earn $5,000 to upgrade the sound systems in both local arenas. “Music is a key part to figure skating,” noted BSC board member Anne Renaud. “Music gets skaters moving, music elicits emotions, music creates energy.” The club […]
