The board of directors of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship deserves high marks for its efforts to ensure the annual tournament is viable this year—and beyond. Chairman Gord Watson and his crew have worked diligently to cut costs, retain sponsors and drum up new ones, and try to attract […]
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Lucas Punkari Brad Beninger added more ice to the pile inside the Ice For Kids Arena as the rink was cleared off yesterday afternoon. With the ice inside the ’52 Canadians Arena having been removed previously, Monday’s ice-clearing marked an end to on-ice activity at the Memorial Sports Centre for […]
Heather Latter Lise Barker, of Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Gardens, prepared pots of lilies, mums, hydrangeas, and azaleas that will be available this Thursday and Saturday at the annual Easter Market, located at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market north of Canadian Tire. Other merchandise, such as food and crafts, also […]
Staff Fort Frances Power Corp. customers will see their bills go up starting next month. FFPC CEO Joerg Ruppenstein said this morning the Ontario Energy Board has approved a rate adjustment effective May 1, which will have an impact of an average of three percent on residential consumers’ bills. He […]
Staff Northwest Catholic District School Board trustees tonight will be looking to approve a contract for the installation of solar panels at St. Francis School here. The project stems back to last June, when the board submitted three feasibility proposals to the province. It subsequently received a funding allocation for […]
the OPP Dryden OPP is pleased to advise that the three missing persons have been located alive and well in a remote location about 45 km north of there. Their vehicle got stuck after making a wrong turn on a logging road and are said to be healthy but hungry. […]
Heather Latter Decked out in “bunny ears,” children enjoyed decorating eggs as part of the “Best Start” Hub’s Easter party there Saturday. The event featured crafts, music, and goodies, as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Lucas Punkari Bransen Campbell of the Timbit Flames received his medal during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual banquet yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. Along with a medal, Campbell also received a certificate in honour of his play during the past season.
Dave Ogilvie Old Man Winter crashed Spring Fever Days in Emo on Saturday but that didn’t stop Rainy River Meats from offering up barbecued hamburgers outside its new meat-cutting facility on Front Street. The store, now officially open, will feature a variety of fresh local beef, pork, lamb, and rabbit […]
Heather Latter A sold-out crowd was on hand for the annual “Mamma needs a new (or gently used)” Bag Lunch on Saturday at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Featuring games such as “Bag or No Bag” and “Grab-a-Bag,” as well as a silent auction and penny tables, the Riverside […]
Duane Hicks Oryn Albanese was the last student to get on the bus late Friday afternoon as the Fort Frances High School band departed for Edmonton, where they will be performing in the Cantando Festival as well as doing some sightseeing. They are due to return home this Thursday.
French Drama (April 15) •CLASS F104-A (II) 1. Alyssa Chaisson 2. Ian Jodoin •CLASS F104-B (III) 1. Maddie Sanders 2. Graham Kitt •CLASS F104-C (II) 1. Savannah Chapman 2. Brielle Byma •CLASS F406 1. St. Francis School, Grades 5 and 6 •CLASS F103-A (I) 1. Mackenzie Borger •CLASS F103-A (II) […]
