Lucas Punkari Although the overall numbers were down from what they have been in the past, another enjoyable and competitive weekend was had by all who took part in the Fort Frances Badminton Club’s annual invitational tournament in the Fort High gym this weekend. “We had 57 participants in total, […]
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Duane Hicks Elder abuse can take many forms, one of which is abuse of power of attorney. Power of attorney is a legal document that gives people complete power to act on your behalf. But what happens when an individual abuses that trust? Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) volunteers […]
Ken Johnston The first public meeting to decide the future of Our Lady of the Way School (OLWS) in Stratton was held last Wednesday in the school’s gymnasium. Turnout was light. Only nine people, other than the committee members, attended. Of those one was a former principal, three current staff […]
Staff Comrade Glen Westover of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal from MP John Rafferty on Friday. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 put in a citation for Westover to receive a Jubilee medal. In the citation, they noted that Westover has […]
Staff A spring workshop and activity day, hosted by the Rainy River District Trapper Council on Saturday at Crossroads School in Devlin, was a success according to organizers. “It was a great workshop,” enthused Brian Love, the group’s district president. “We’re very, very happy. We had a great turnout. We […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was recognized by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) during a short ceremony Friday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for its outstanding support to Canadian Forces Reserve members. Capt. Jon Baker of the 116 Independent Field Battery, Royal […]
Heather Latter Toni Cupp fell in love with tattooing 10 years ago and tomorrow she will open her tattoo shop, “Tonic Tattoos,” at 271 Scott Street. “I am so excited to finally be able to open a shop in my hometown,” she enthused, noting it was 10 years ago that […]
Heather Latter During her presentation about human trafficking at the Métis Hall on Monday, Diane Redsky of Shoal Lake First Nation warned those in attendance that Aboriginal girls and women are often targeted for the purpose of sexual exploitation. And with human trafficking happening throughout Canada, she wanted to make […]
Duane Hicks Energy minister Bob Chiarelli said last week that the province will not force Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) to consolidate as a cost-savings measure. But the chair of the Fort Frances Power Corp. is warning the local utility is not out of the woods just yet. “The fight isn’t […]
Heather Latter During their recent trip to Cuba, members of the Fort Frances High School band sat with students from Cuba’s National Arts School for lunch. Given the language barrier, as well as the shy personalities of the youth, it could have been a very awkward meal. But the students […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers find themselves in a best-of-three affair with the Dryden Ice Dogs, after the Ice Dogs evened up their SIJHL semi-final series at two games apiece following a 7-4 win in Dryden last night. As was the case on Monday evening, the Ice Dogs jumped out […]
Heather Latter Lyla Norris, left, leaned in for a kiss from a baby lamb held by Heather Hudson, the activation co-ordinator at Rainycrest, on Thursday. The residents were treated to a taste of spring as five little lambs visited the seniors’ home. Mark Gerber, who brought in the two-day-old lambs, […]
