Staff Have an adorable baby in your life? Why not let the whole district know by entering Beta Sigma Phi-Alpha Upsilon’s “Li’l Pumpkin” contest. “It’s for a good cause, and people like to see their kids’ pictures up and let people know how cute they are,” said Beta Sigma Phi […]
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Staff The forest fire situation has remained calm so far this fall, with the latest blaze in the West Fire Region reported Sept. 26 in Dryden District. Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Rangers responded to this fire and no further resources were required. The public is reminded that the Forest […]
Press Release Health Canada, the Canadian Pediatric Society, and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, with continued breastfeeding to two years and beyond. Despite these recommendations, many women in Northern Ontario will initiate breastfeeding their newborn, with only 13 percent exclusively breastfeeding at six […]
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Gary McClymont passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Gary was born May 18, 1954. He is the son of Florence and David Lerman of Fort Frances, Ont.; and brother to Frank McClymont (Linda) […]
Peggy Revell Nick Gurski, Marcia Broughton, Chase Whalen, Utah Broughton, Michaela Putzer, and Angie Redford worked to fill up a garbage bag Friday during J.W. Walker School’s “Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up.” The annual event saw students and adults picking up garbage along the La Verendrye Parkway and riverfront—all while tallying […]
Dan Falloon Muskie receiver Colton Craig made the turn upfield after hauling in a pass during Fort High’s 14-13 loss to Stonewall here Friday. The Muskies led 13-7 late in the game after a pair of touchdown runs by Tyler Abma, but the Rams took the lead for good with […]
Duane Hicks Girl Guide Mackenzie Taylor checked out a uniform from the 1930-’40s era Saturday during an open house and appreciation tea for past Girl Guides and volunteers at the Fort Frances Museum. The tea coincided with the newest display at the museum that celebrates 100 years of Girl Guides.
Peggy Revell Emma Cole and Kelsey Langtry swung back and forth on some of the new exercise equipment—funded by government stimulus money—that has been installed at the millenium rink site in Alberton. The community came out for an afternoon barbecue on Saturday to welcome all the new volunteer firefighters, as […]
Peggy Revell Crystal Kasper, Charity Brown, Terra Matthews, and Regina Kakekaspan prepared bannock yesterday morning outside the Nanicost building as part of the “Fall Harvest” hosted by the Seven Generations Education Institute here. Students from across the district came out for the annual event which ran for the past three […]
Peggy Revell Thunder Bay singer Shy-Anne Hovorka dropped by Robert Moore School here yesterday morning with her bandmates to perform songs and speak with the students about following their dreams in life.
Dan Falloon Fort High students Meagan Beacham, Ashley DeBenedet, Robyn Sullivan, Sarah Carlson, Brennan Carroll, Taylor Gouin, Cherstin Whatley, Sara Coish, and Katie Beninger marched across Muskie Field during the school’s annual Terry Fox Run yesterday. Organizers were hoping to have the donation total tallied by next week.
Peggy Revell Neila Booth from Northwoods Gallery & Gifts drew the winning ticket for the local Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” for October as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on this morning at International Travel Services. Elaine Walsh of Fort Frances won a trip to Jamaica, valued at $4,600. Organizers […]
