Staff The province has said it will not force Local Distribution Companies (LDCs), such as the Fort Frances Power Corp., to consolidate as recommended by an expert panel late last year. This was made clear by Energy minister Bob Chiarelli, who delivered a speech at a dinner with the Electric […]
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Lucas Punkari Kathie Jackson, at left, and Raymond Roy had different reactions as they watched their rocks head down the ice Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club as the local skips competed in the Dominion Curling Club Championship Region 1 playdowns. Jackson, who was joined by Teresa McFayden, […]
Lucas Punkari Jordan Christianson worked on his stick-handling skills at the Ice For Kids Arena on Friday as he and his Fort Frances Lakers’ teammates got ready for practice. The squad is getting set for its SIJHL semi-final series with the Dryden Ice Dogs, which is set to get underway […]
Duane Hicks Town plows were busy this morning after last night’s snowfall dumped more than five cm (two inches) on Borderland. Light snow was expected to keep falling through tonight, with a possible accumulation of another four cm (less than two inches). On the bright side, temperatures are supposed to […]
Staff Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) is helping spread the word about elder abuse. The local group recently began offering educational presentations, with the first one being held at Green Manor. A second one is set for this Wednesday afternoon at Columbus Place, with another planned at Flinders Place […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Jerry Isabelle, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the age of 64. Jerry was born July 9, 1948 in Fort Frances to Edmond and Dorothy Isabelle. He enjoyed his sports, especially hockey. He was a true Toronto Maple […]
Lyle Snider, 63, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Funeral services are pending, and a complete obituary will follow. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers, Atikokan Fire Rescue, and the Atikokan Ambulance responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Mercury Avenue there Friday morning. The incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. when a Chevrolet Malibu travelling southbound on Mercury Avenue lost control and collided with a northbound […]
Marguerite Ramona (Girly) Lewis, 73, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mn. A complete obituary will follow once arrangements have been completed. Condolences may be offered at www.greenlarsen.com
Heather Latter Spring officially arrives next week but there’s still plenty of opportunities for winter fun here. Katherine Payne, at left, enjoyed an afternoon of skating at the east-end rink yesterday along with the rest of the youngsters from the St. Michael’s School day care. Meanwhile, above, students at J.W. […]
Jacqueline Louise (Jackie) Jourdain, 53, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born Dec. 13, 1959 in Fort Frances to the late Leonard and Kathleen Jourdain. In her earlier years, Jackie worked at C.O.P.E. in […]
Duane Hicks Caroline Mahoney made a dot painting yesterday afternoon as a March Break activity at the Fort Frances Museum. The technique is a form of indigenous Australian art. Sorry, kids, but it’s back to school on Monday.
