Sarah Pruys “Mini-Queen 2012” Serena Cousineau, was presented with a crown necklace by “Mini-Queen 2011” Piper Lidkea yesterday in front of the Fort Frances Museum. With her big smile, her love of catching butterflies, playing with Barbies, and ballet, Cousineau won over the judges in a competition that included six […]
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Sarah Pruys Melissa Gushulak, organizer of the “Fun in the Sun” mini-king and queen event, interviewed one of the four mini-king contestants, Even Bagacki. Bagacki, who told the audience his favourite colour is silver and his favourite band is Alvin and the Chipmunks, went on to win the title of […]
Sarah Pruys Juliana Sprovieri, left, who worked with Margaret Sedgwick for over 30 years at the Fort Frances Public library before retiring herself, and came out to the library yesterday for Sedgwick’s retirement tea. They stood talking around a table filled with cards and gifts for the chief librarian and […]
Heather Latter Teams have been selected for Monday’s “Pulling for Peace,” the annual friendly tug of war between Fort Frances and International Falls. And with a 3-1 record, Canada is ready to defend its title. “We’re got a hand-picked team of strong people from Rainy River to Fort Frances,” noted […]
Staff With Lieutenants Dennis and Mary Maybury arriving today as the new officers for the local Salvation Army, Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval want to thank the community they’ve called home for the past nine years before they move on to their new posting in Ariano Irpino, Italy. “The years […]
Staff The annual bathtub races at Pither’s Point Park have always been one of the most unique events of the Canada Day celebrations here in Fort Frances. And while this year’s event should be another exciting affair, the event will also be one to help out a fellow competitor. Sunday’s […]
Sarah Pruys “Where We All Come Together,” a mosaic that Robert Moore students had been working on for the past few months, is finally finished and ready to be hung above the music room to be seen by everyone who enters the school. The project, designed by teacher Nicole Renberg, […]
Heather Pridham By Heather Pridham Fire Information Officer North West Region The Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters has some of the most knowledgeable and talented staff in the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergencies Services (AFFES) branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A large portion of the staff at […]
Dave Ogilvie Barwick’s traditional July 1st celebrations are all set to go. Gary Judson is once again looking after the parade while George Oltsher is organizing the fastball. The parade will take place on Sunday, July 1 with the registration of the participants and line up beginning at 10:30 a.m. […]
Press Release Rent increases for the one million tenant households in Ontario cannot exceed 2.5 percent over the next year, unless a landlord makes a successful application to the Landlord Tenant Board. The McGuinty government passed legislation on June 13, 2012 to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to ensure […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Royal Canadian Legion Br. 99, will host a ham supper on Sunday, July 1 from 5-7 p,m. The dinner will consist of ham, scalloped potatoes, and perogies. Dessert will be a Canada Day cake. Cost is $14 per adult, and $5 for kids 8 and under. […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) maintains a commitment to providing information to rural, remote, Francophone, and aboriginal youth about health careers. Summer Health Sciences Camps at NOSM provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about professions in the health-care sector. The NOSM currently is looking […]
