TUCKER–Born to Steven Tucker and Crystal Stirling, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Samara Rain Abigail, weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. on November 7, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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Press Release MONTREAL – Resolute Forest Products today announced the indefinite idling of the kraft mill and paper machine number 5 (PM5) at its pulp and paper operation in Fort Frances, Ontario. The kraft mill has an annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 metric tons of market pulp, while PM5 […]
Heather Latter Lauren Penney, a Grade 4 student at St. Francis School, wheeled her way around pylons toward the basketball net as she and her classmates learned about disabilities by “Walking in the Shoes of Someone Else.” Moving through 10 different stations, the purpose of the lesson was to build […]
It is with great sadness that the family of David Bois, of Fort Frances, Ont., announces his passing on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. David was born May 29, 1931 in Coppell, Ont. to Octave and Marguerite (La Flamme) Bois. He was united in […]
Duane Hicks OPP Cst. Chris Halverson, accompanied by his German Shepherd partner, “Diesel,” spoke to youth and staff at the United Native Friendship Centre here this morning. Cst. Halverson explained how he works with “Diesel” and a second dog, “Sophie,” who sniff out drugs, people, guns, and explosives during police […]
Staff While the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has had a tough time filling seats on its board of directors at times in the past, that doesn’t appear to be the case this year. Election nominee announcements for the board are coming up at the Chamber’s annual general meeting set […]
Staff Natural Resources minister Michael Gravelle has been diagnosed with cancer but he plans to continue as MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North during his treatments. In a statement released yesterday, Gravelle said he had an appointment with his family doctor for a complete physical examination in early October. “As a […]
Duane Hicks Carole Mackintosh got ready to enjoy an authentic East Indian meal Saturday evening at St. John’s Anglican Church here. The annual supper, featuring beef curry, navratan korma, dal makhani, chole, and much more, was held in conjunction with the festival of “Diwali”—the Indian equivalent to Christmas.
Duane Hicks In conjunction with National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov. 19-25), a group of walkers strolled along King’s Highway this morning to promote healthy living. The group then met up with more walkers at Couchiching, where they marched throughout the community. A series of events has been planned throughout the […]
Duane Hicks Lill Morrison, centre, and her grandchildren, Cassidy and Alexander, picked out some baked goodies during the annual C.W.L. Christmas bazaar yesterday at St. Mary’s Church here. The well-attended event featured various crafts for sale and a kiddies’ corner, as well as coffee, tea, and dainties.
