What a sale we had at the Stratton Sales Barn on Saturday! It was smokin’ hot. We saw some pretty impressive prices on all classes of cattle. It is nice to see the producers happy with their cattle sales and it is hard for me to not question the auctioneer on […]
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Are Canadians becoming less tolerant of different religious groups? This thought rolled into my mind as I have watched with concern the growing demonstrations between Pro-Palestinian groups and Pro-Israel groups demonstrating in cities and on campuses across North America. In Quebec the Coalition Avenir Quebec government passed Bill 21 which […]
The second “Pushing Up Daisies” Fair takes place May 15 this year. This event is organized by the Sunset Country Palliative Care committee. Everyone is invited and bring your loved ones. Come and browse the informational booths and speak to local services to help you and your family support the […]
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Thunder Bay, ON – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) is announcing the departure of Darrin Nicholas, who has served as league commissioner since 2020. Nicholas will be stepping down from his role to pursue new opportunities in another field. “After much reflection, I have decided to embark on […]
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Volunteers from the Riverside Foundation for Health Care were hands on Monday, April 29, 2024, as they turned out to Tim Horton’s to decorate the iconic Smile Cookies for the franchise’s annual fundraiser event. This year the Foundation is the recipient of the funds collected through sales of the Smile […]
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Share Bears Laundromat owner Sherry Kaun pulled winning ticket for the 2024 Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for May this morning. Jenn and Pat Langtry are the winners of a Causeway and Castles of Ireland trip, valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw is for […]
The world is coming alive, with the crocus, hyacinth, daffodil, tulip, and marsh marigold in all their glory. Cherry blossoms are in bloom, like a sweet white swath announcing that Spring is here, her voice hesitant at first as she clears away winter’s clutter. Dandelions are coming. I can feel […]
From Operations and Facilities at the Town of Fort Frances
Press release
Press release
Please be advised that the Town’s Public Works department will be completing a storm sewer repair at the intersection of Fifth Street West and McIrvine Road beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Effective immediately: McIrvine Road will be closed at Sixth Street West, southbound traffic will no longer be permitted. Fifth […]
It is with profound sadness that the Elias family announces the loss of Roy Edward Elias on April 25, 2024, at home. Roy was born December 26, 1960, to Esther and Archie Elias. He was dearly loved and survived by his boys Derek, Shawn and David; his siblings Mary Evans, […]
Miskwaanakwadok – Lynx Clan Krista Horton, 40, Miskwaanakwadok (Red Sky Morning), Lynx Clan, of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 19, 2024, at La Verendrye Hospital – Riverside Health Care, Fort Frances, Ontario. She was born October 24, 1983, in Fort Frances to Audrey Horton and Craig […]
It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Lennox Earl Menson, 17, of Seine River First Nation on April 18, 2024. Lennox was born on July 1, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Marcella Spoon and Vernon Menson. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video […]
Sadly the family announces the passing of Randolph Morrisseau, 83, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, on April 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. A complete announcement to follow.
