Press Release The Ontario NDP once again is living up to its election promises with a motion to create a legislative committee for northern issues passing yesterday, local MPP Sarah Campbell said. The motion, brought forward by Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof, proposed a new committee made up of Northern Ontario […]
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The Fort Frances Canadians Midget ‘AA’ hockey team held its fundraiser meat draw Wednesday (Feb. 29). Cheryl Stewart won the first prize of $1,000 worth of meat from Einar’s. Second prize of $700 worth of meat went to Adrian Snowball, with Dean Bethune winning the third prize ($400 in meat).
Staff La Place Rendez-Vous remains the team to beat in the local men’s basketball league. The squad improved to 8-2 on the season with a 91-81 win over the Muskies on Monday night at the Fort High gym. As has been the case for most of the season, Josh Mastin […]
Heather Latter Retired teacher and local author Frank Maraj read excerpts from his books this morning, as well as talked with Grade 7/8 students at St. Francis School about dignity and his education in Trinidad. March is the month of “dignity” throughout the Northwest Catholic District School Board.
Heather Latter Local MP John Rafferty visited with residents at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau on Saturday morning during a constituency clinic held to discuss any issues on people’s minds. Similar clinics also were held last week in Rainy River, Emo, and Atikokan.
Staff Sam Arbuckle, right, a member of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club for more than 50 years, drew the winning ticket of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for March this morning at International Travel Services as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Wes Derksen of Fort Frances is headed […]
Duane Hicks Starting today, Americans with a criminal record may be less likely to be turned back at the border after a new policy took effect on a trial basis. Under the Tourism Facilitation Action Plan, the federal government has “widened the discretionary capacity of the border guard to waive […]
the OPP The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office was expected to arrive in Kenora today to assist the Kenora Fire Service and Kenora OPP in the investigation of a fatal fire yesterday on Rupert Road. The fire was detected in the early-morning hours by OPP officers on general patrol of the […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Patricia Grozelle, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Pat was born Dec. 19, 1939 in Fort Frances to the late Mat and Anne Decker. She lived in […]
Robin McCormick Crossroads will be having school photos taken next Tuesday (March 5). This will involve family photos, plus Grade 8 graduation pictures, done by Life Touch Photos. Call the school at 486-3329 if you need more information. • • • March Break runs March 12-16 this year. • • […]
Dave Ogilvie Students and staff at Sturgeon Creek School have spent the last couple of months preparing for their first musical production in many years. “Peter Pan,” which stars Janissa Judson in the leading role, will take place next Monday and Tuesday (March 5-6) at 7 p.m. in the school […]
Staff Town council accepted a proposal from Union Gas for a “Helping Hands” project at its regular meeting Monday night. As previously reported, Union Gas has offered to apply for grants—and offer up manpower—to help repair damaged arena seats at the Memorial Sports Centre. As well, council: •agreed to the […]
