Duane Hicks Janelle Duffy, left, and Monique Bekesi checked out the silent auction items up for bid at Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Mardi Gras” fundraiser Saturday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event, which featured jazz music, gourmet food, and a New Orleans party atmosphere, drew a sold-out […]
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Heather Latter Laura McConnell, left, and Queenie Leschinski enjoyed a piece of cake and a cup of coffee Saturday afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Centre here in celebration of “National Seniors Day.”
Heather Latter Rhyan McLean, seven, and her brother, Hunter, four, checked out a fire truck on Saturday during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire-Rescue Service at Canadian Tire here. Children took home a bag full of goodies and information about fire safety. Fire Safety Week runs […]
Duane Hicks Libby Paleczny was among the 30-plus participants lining the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2011,” an annual time for prayerful self-analysis, repentance, and serious commitment to helping end abortion in Canada.
Duane Hicks Caitlan Visser, front left, and Amber Williams led the way yesterday during a hike along the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s two-km walking trail off Rocky Inlet Road. With perfect weather for walking, dozens of adults and children showed up, with some staying to enjoy fire-roasted hotdogs, snacks, […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Joseph Addington Bliss, 94, of Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Mine Centre, Ont., on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Joe was born Sept. 7, 1917 in Fort Frances to the late Ed and Marcella Bliss. He attended school […]
Heather Latter Jonny Wagner, foreground, and his brother, Hunter, worked to clear their plots in the community garden here yesterday during a wrap-up barbecue for all the gardeners. Both participants and organizers were pleased with the first season of the garden—and plan to expand it next year.
Staff The fire hazard currently is “moderate” in the western sectors of the Northwest Region. But with the weather forecast to be sunny heading throughout the weekend, the fire hazard is predicted to reach “high” as a result. There currently are 34 active fires in the region, with 26 of […]
Our dear and only brother, Lloyd Langstaff, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 70. He was born on Nov. 5, 1940 in Emo, Ont. to Edmund and Marguerite Langstaff. We remember him fondly as a caring […]
Staff Carrying on with what’s become an annual tradition here, the local Salvation Army will hold its community Thanksgiving lunch next Friday (Oct. 7) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Citadel. “Everybody is welcome,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva, noting the non-denominational lunch, which will feature turkey and all the fixings, […]
Courtesy of the Kevin Kennedy of Pinewood asked Kenora-Rainy River candidates a question about auto insurance during last night’s debate held at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. It was a well-attended event as people came out to hear what Anthony Leek (Liberal), Charmaine Romaniuk (Northern Ontario Heritage […]
Staff Advanced polling for the Oct. 6 provincial election will wrap up at 8 p.m. today. “[Advanced] voting has been fairly steady and we expect a heavy turnout today because it’s the last day,” said local returning officer Ian Simpson. Advanced polls opened Sept. 21. “I would like to encourage […]
