Press Release Fort Frances OPP is seeking public assistance in locating Fort Frances resident Caitlin Henderson. The 16-year-old was last seen at 9 p.m. yesterday (April 19) when she left her residence on her bicycle and did not return. Police determined her bicycle route included the waterfront. Henderson is described […]
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Dan Falloon A member of “I’d Hit That” tossed up a serve during the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League’s annual tournament held Saturday at Fort High. But the squad fell in the tourney final to “Scared Hitless.”
Piano Division Friday, April 16 •CLASS P703 First–Krista Emond Second– Audrey Chojko-Bolec/Oryn Albanese (tie) •CLASS P607 First–Lucas Koomans Second–Kaitlyn Chiasson •CLASS P507 First–Jared Bethune •CLASS P407 First–Jilayne Derksen Second–Moriah Carradice
Peggy Revell Motivational speaker Quincy Oliver gave tips, recounted stories, and shared an inspirational message with those who attended Friday night’s “Spring into Success” event held at the Townshend Theatre. The evening, which also featured a smorgasbord of appetizers and desserts served up by local caterers, was organized by the […]
Peggy Revell J.W. Walker student Hailey Beaudry stood in front of her science fair project, “Solutions for Seeds,” during the regional science fair held there Saturday. The day saw 25 students ranging from Grades 4-8 participate, coming from as far away as Red Lake and Ear Falls. Beaudry, who won […]
Staff A switch in scheduling means those attending the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts to watch the Borderland Community Orchestra play at Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. session at the Townshend Theatre now will also get to see both Fort High’s senior and jazz band perform. While the senior […]
Staff With the fire hazard remaining high due to the dry conditions this spring, the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service carried out a prescribed burn in the northeast end of town on Saturday. Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said firefighters were called out to a grass fire Friday night at […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers delighted the audience at St. Mary’s Church yesterday afternoon as they performed the Easter cantata, “I Know My Redeemer Lives,” which was co-directed by Diane Maxey and Joe Belanger. An encore performance will be held this coming Sunday (April 25) at 2 p.m. at […]
the OPP Shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, the OPP Communications Centre received multiple calls from the public regarding a female who appeared intoxicated and waving a handgun as she walked along Colonization Road East near the overpass in Fort Frances. OPP officers attended the scene immediately, and located a […]
Staff After taking more than a year to record his first win on the ARCA circuit, Fort Frances driver Steve Arpin needed only five days to earn his second. Arpin captured his second-straight race Friday night, taking the checkered flag at the Rattlesnake 150 despite starting 22nd. Since Thursday afternoon’s […]
Press Release Master Ping Youlian and his assistant, Brian, will be in Fort Frances on Sunday, April 25 and Monday, April 26 to spread the word about Tai Chi—an enjoyable and healthy form of exercise. There will be an informal get-together at La Place Rendez-Vous at 8 p.m. on the […]
Dan Falloon Ramona Kelly of Del’s Angels set the ball during the best-of-five final of the local women’s volleyball league last night at Fort High. The Angels captured the title by downing Scared Hitless 3-1 (25-17, 26-28, 25-16, and 25-18). There’s no rest for the weary, though, as a number […]
