The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosted a Remembrance Day Supper with many attending and enjoying Remembrance Day traditions and most importantly the message “We Will Remember Them.” The Colour Party consists of: Front row (L-R) Bobbi Gray, Mary Hyatt. Back row (L-R) Mark Loney ( long time Reveille player ) […]
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- Allan Bradbury photos
Last Wednesday the Fort Frances High School Muskies held their end of season awards banquet, to honour outstanding contributions, and say farewell to senior players. The Muskies went to the semi-final round in the playoff match in WHSFL play this year. The banquet also featured a video of senior players […]
The paramedics were on hand at last week’s seniors coffee gathering in LaVallee. Many attending coffee gatherings were pleased to have this service. Paramedics will be offering this service on a regular basis, and are able to check blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels.
- Ken Kellar photo
An iconic institution of cartoon royalty has been made real thanks to the work done in preparation for Row i Theatre’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” set to run this week at the Knox united Church in Fort Frances. Tickets are still available for both Friday,November 29, 2024 and […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Residents of the town of Fort Frances will be paying more for services and seeing higher water and sewer rates next year as the town works to establish its various budgets for 2025. The rates were discussed and approved at Monday night’s meeting of town council, where administration presented two […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Brad Oster, Superintendent of Education for the Rainy River District School Board, says educators in the district now focus on “math fact fluency” with interactive ways to gamify learning. Moreover, Oster says math fact fluency differs from “drill and kill” memorization techniques by creating positive classroom learning experiences and memories. […]
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Press release
As the holidays approach, the trees are already up and decorated at our long-term care homes across the district. These aren’t just any trees, either, they’re the Trees of Giving — ready for our generous community members to pluck an angel to make wishes come true for our residents. Many […]
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Aboriginal Sport Circle has awarded local volleyball coach Amy Wilson-Hands a 2024 National Indigenous Coaching Award for her work as a volleyball coach. The award was presented at the organization’s National Indigenous Sports Gala, which took place on November 23. Wilson-hands has won several prestigious honours in recent years, including […]
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The annual Christmas Bird Count will be held December 14, 28 and 29 across three locations. As in previous years, there are two ways to join and newcomers are always welcome. The Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest running “citizen science project”, according to Birds Canada, which organizes the […]
The rash of burglaries recently at homes of pro athletes is an old story. Thieves who make hay while the athletes play have long tried to take advantage — along with the trophies, medals and money — by breaking into their homes when nobody’s there. If the athlete’s playing a […]
Climate change has adversely affected migration of birds. For instance, bluebirds and tree swallows that use the bird houses that we put out have raised very few young. Three years ago, most bluebirds – as well as many other species – froze in an ice storm in Texas and other […]
The mild fall weather that we experienced over the past month looks to be coming to an end as winter seems to be finally tightening its grip this week. For the hard-core anglers who enjoy every last day that they can in the boat, it’s been a great month, especially […]
