Staff Nicholina Youroukos will be the guest speaker at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s general membership meeting tomorrow night. Youroukos, who recently completed her Masters in Environmental Studies in Nature-Based Recreation & Tourism at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, will be at the meeting, which runs from 6-7:30 p.m. […]
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Duane Hicks Daniel Busch chatted with Catherine McGuire of the Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre during the Business & Community Expo late Friday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Centre. Organizers were pleased with the success of the two-day expo, which drew more than 1,250 people and boasted a total of 59 […]
Duane Hicks Lots in the proposed Huffman subdivision now will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis after an attempt to sell them through a lottery draw resulted in none being purchased. A few people showed up for the draw yesterday evening at the Civic Centre, but no one entered […]
Lucas Punkari Taylor Whitehead went up against Muskie badminton team assistant coach David Fagerdahl yesterday afternoon during a practice session as the Grade 9 student tunes up for all-Ontario badmintion championships, which get underway next Thursday in Chatham and Pain Court.
Submitted image A three-dimensional model of the proposed Huffman subdivision gives prospective buyers a good idea as to what the completed project will look like.
Heather Latter Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Annely Armstrong was busy this morning setting up for the Business & Community Expo, which runs today from 4-9 p.m. and again tomorrow from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event features more than 50 booths as well as […]
the OPP Within the last 60 days officers, Rainy River District OPP officers have responded to more than 15 motor-vehicle collisions involving wildlife. With the changing seasons, wildlife will venture out in search for food along our highways. This year, officers have responded to collisions involving otters, bobcats, racoons, and […]
Sadly, the family of Edward L. Grynol, 81, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Wedensday April 24, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. A complete obituary will follow.
Staff “Auto Spa” is the new name of the touchless car wash located at the corner of Second Street East and Mowat Avenue. The business, now owned by Mark Caron and Ron MacKinnon, was known as “Lovin’ Touch” for years. Along with the new name, the business also sports a […]
Vocal Division (Tuesday, April 23) •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Joelle Bruyere 2. Keisha DeBungie •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 3—1. Star Martin 2. Lily Matthews •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 4—1. Callahan Wiedenhoeft •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 5—1. Emma Dykstra •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 6—1. McKenna […]
Staff Before they get ready for their competitive season, the Muskie track-and-field team will have a unique challenge to deal with—and they’re inviting the public to help out. The black-and-gold will be joining forces with the Fort High band on Saturday, May 4 for a fundraising event at the Sorting […]
Staff Hubert Medhurst received well wishes from family and friends yesterday as he celebrated his 105th birthday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Medhurst first offered a presentation of what he remembered of Fort Frances from as far back as 1914, then cupcakes and coffee were served.
