Fort Frances always has prided itself on being a hockey town, and rightfully so. But though it may not have as high a profile, our area is no slouch when it comes to curling, either. With that in mind, it’s great to see not one but two bids were submitted […]
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Myrberg Mullner–Born to Chelsea Mullner and Shane Myrberg, of Atikokan, Ontario , a girl, Nevaeh Faith Ann, weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. on May 26, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Lucas Punkari Ben Whitburn moved the ball up the field yesterday evening as Team Gold took on Team Red in a Division 5 (U16) playoff game in Fort Frances Youth Soccer action. Divisions 2-5 will be holding their annual wind-up event this Saturday at the Struchan Gilson pitches starting at […]
Elsie Doucette, 85, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Keith Watson, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
Duane Hicks Traffic on the Noden Causeway has been slowed down considerably recently. Due to concrete placement on the bridge deck, traffic is restricted to 10 km/h to minimize vibrations. The speed reduction will continue 24 hours a day until Thursday (June 13). Some motorists have reported delays of 45 […]
Duane Hicks The demolition of the vacant Huffman School will begin June 16 as the town moves forward with plans to develop a new subdivision in the east end. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said the school will be down by July 1. The work is being done by […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a call for assistance involving a boat on Manion Lake on Saturday. The investigation determined a group of three men from Minnesota had gone fishing for the afternoon on Manion Lake and all three subsequently were ejected from the boat. The […]
Sarah Pruys Walmart manager Sheldon Demers accepted many whipped cream pies to the face, including one from his six-month-old daughter, for the store’s last fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network on Friday afternoon. Combined with a barbecue, the store raised $645—bringing its total donation to a combined $5,345.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Keith Watson, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
the OPP On Saturday around 4:10 p.m., Thunder Bay OPP officers responded to a report of a drowning at Cummins Lake in Jacques Township. Ernest Rumpel, 76, of Thunder Bay went out in his canoe around 4 p.m. with his German Shepherd dog. It is believed the dog rocked the […]
