We regretfully announce the sudden passing of Clara Kliner on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010. Clara was enjoying her gardening chores with a dear friend when she passed. Those who bought milk and cream from her for many years knew her as an extremely kind-hearted woman with a smile for everyone. […]
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VAN DER KROEF–Born to Bram and Mary Grace, nee Ans, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Ember, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on October 20, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
Staff Garnering more votes than the other two candidates combined, newcomer Dave Kircher nabbed one of the two public school board trustee seats for Fort Frances. The unofficial preliminary results from yesterday’s municipal election saw Kircher elected to the Rainy River District School Board with 1,570 votes. Longtime trustee Dan […]
Staff The results from yesterday’s municipal election show new leadership for several district municipalities. In Emo, Vincent Sheppard was elected mayor, garnering 309 votes to defeat incumbent Ed Carlson (222). Meanwhile, newcomers Robert Simmons (305), Vernon Thompson (304), and Anthony Leek (299) were elected as councillors, along with incumbent Gary […]
Staff Garnering more votes than the other two candidates combined, newcomer Dave Kircher nabbed one of the two public school board trustee seats for Fort Frances. The unofficial preliminary results from yesterday’s municipal election saw Kircher elected to the Rainy River District School Board with 1,570 votes. Longtime trustee Dan […]
Dan Falloon Beginning next week, the Fort Frances Lakers will be without the services of one of their top-notch goalies. It’s for a fantastic reason, though, as Jameson Shortreed was named to Team West, which will compete in the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Penticton, B.C. from Nov. 8-14. Lakers’ […]
Peggy Revell Ainsley Mann and Gunnar Krawchuk didn’t seem to mind scooping out pumpkin innards during Hallowe’een-themed activities this morning at the Fort Frances Nursery School. It will be a busy week for youngsters across the district, filled with spooky parties and activities leading up to Hallowe’en on Sunday.
Duane Hicks Gladys Payne put another donated coat on the rack yesterday at the East End Hall. The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville also collected coats, mittens, hats, and scarves there today from 1-4 p.m. in anticipation of giving them away to those in need tomorrow (Oct. 27) from 1-3 […]
Duane Hicks Vampires and witches, like these ones seen at a Second Street East home, are only two types of scary characters popping up around town as more and more residents get ready for Hallowe’en this Sunday.
Staff It wasn’t quite the colour they were hoping for going in, but the Muskie girls’ hockey team certainly isn’t going to say no to a medal at its season-opening tournament. The black-and-gold earned bronze with a 4-1 defeat of the Dryden Eagles at the Ice For Kids Arena yesterday, […]
Staff With 31 points, the Muskie football team notched its best offensive performance of the season here Friday. Unfortunately for the black-and-gold, the St. Norbert Celtics scored 41. The loss in their regular-season finale left Fort High (1-6) in the basement, meaning they have to face the first-place Dakota Lancers […]
