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Elisabeth Heslop Fort Frances High School principal Gord McCabe handed Matt DePiero his diploma during the school’s convocation ceremony last night at the Memorial Sports Centre. There were 205 graduates in the Class of ’09, who celebrated their accomplishments afterwards at the annual “chem-free” party at the arena.
Mitch Calvert The spring football camp, aimed at generating interest in the Muskie program among Grade 6-8 students, wrapped up yesterday. The camp, which featured strength and conditioning drills, was a tune-up for the newly-formed junior football program for those players a year or two away from attending Fort High.
the MNR Three new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening, including one in Fort Frances District and two in Nipigon District. Fort Frances Fire #11, located 65 km north of Fort Frances, was caused by lightning that likely struck several days ago. The fire is […]
Staff The new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology centre has received another funding boost thanks to the Royal Bank of Canada. “On behalf of the RBC, I’m proud to present this gift of $25,000 in support of the new library and technology centre,” Heather Johnson, manager of the local […]
With heavy hearts, the family of Donald George Lowey announces his sudden passing at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Donald was born on May 9, 1938 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Wilfred and Gladys Lowey. He spent his early years growing up in the McIrvine area, where […]
Mitch Calvert The local Sight & Sound Wolves clipped the visiting Sabaskong Cubs 9-6 in Rainy River District Fastball League action last night at VanJura Field. The Wolves improved to 5-5 with the win while the Cubs remained winless at 0-10. Sight & Sound trailed 4-2 going into the fourth […]
Staff The Fort Frances OPP and the coroner’s office are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Rainycrest resident earlier this week. Martin Selman, 75, was discovered deceased in his residence in the early-morning hours of Monday, police said in a press release issued late this […]
Staff Tony Manuge fired off two perfect rounds at the weekly skeet shoot Tuesday evening at the Fort Frances Sportmen’s Club range near Frog Creek. Since joining the local club last year, Manuge has been working very hard to improve his skills—and the 50 blasts in a row exemplifies that. […]
