Sarah Pruys About 20 people gathered for a “March Against Monsanto” here Saturday afternoon, holding up signs in a peaceful protest to raise awareness of genetically-modified organisms and Monsanto, an American multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation and leading producer in genetically-engineered seed. The march, which began at “From The Grind Up,” […]
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the MNR Four new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday. Three were in the Dryden District while the other one was in the Nipigon District. One of the new fires was declared “out” by early evening. Two other fires in Red Lake District, which had started on previous […]
David W. Bliss passed away quietly, with his family by his side, on Friday May 24, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. The family invites and welcomes you to join them in celebrating David’s life. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at […]
Nita Mills, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Lucas Punkari Matthew Drazecky made his way through some less-than-favourable track conditions Saturday afternoon at the Emo Motocross track while Cole Chernosky gave chase in the Junior MX-3 division. A total of 101 riders took part in the season-opener for the Superior Dirt Riders motocross circuit, which will run a […]
Lucas Punkari While this weekend marked the first time they had fished as a tandem in the Emo Walleye Classic, Les Morrison and Oliver Gibbins were able to use their years of experience on the Rainy River to their advantage. Thanks to a two-day weight of 20.16 pounds, the pair […]
Sarah Pruys Decked out in their prom attire, Jenna Wilson, left, Alanna Walsh, Adriane Gurski, Jillian Bobczynski, and Shai Loyie were among those posing for pictures Saturday afternoon at Seven Oaks. Almost 100 couples then attended the annual Grand March at Fort High, followed by dinner and dancing at La […]
Staff Organizers are looking to co-ordinate a race here in September that will combine swimming and running. Council tonight will be receiving a written request from organizer Jeff Tilbury for approval an the “aquathlon” event to be held at Pither’s Point Park on Sept. 8. In a letter to council, […]
Duane Hicks RBC branch manager Heather Johnson was among the RBC staff, along with local Kiwanis Club and Builders Club members, who joined together yesterday evening to clean up the La Verendrye Parkway (Front Street). RBC staff were fulfilling their pledge to the RBC Blue Water Project, a 10-year global […]
Duane Hicks “Friends of the Library” president Cathy Robinson helped organize row upon row of books in preparation for the “Friends of the Library” book sale tomorrow at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The sale runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lucas Punkari The team of Denis Barnard and Dave Peterson searched for walleye along the shoreline near the boat launch in Fort Frances this morning during the early stages of this year’s Emo Walleye Classic.
Staff The Fort Frances OPP reported that Madisyn DeGagne has been safely located. The 15-year-old was reported missing yesterday after she had advised family members she was going for a walk with a friend on Wednesday evening and did not return. Police would like to thank the public for their […]
