Peggy Revell St. Francis students Caley Harland, Amanda Caron, and Katja Sutherland showed off their creations about “metathinking,” which can better be described as “thinking about thinking.” For the rest of the school year, students there will be creating projects that illustrate this concept to win a chance at a […]
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Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. and Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have been developing a strategy to market Fort Frances as one of the top bass-fishing destinations in North America, and will have a booth at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic trade show and tournament in Shreveport, La. […]
Peggy Revell He may be young, but 14-year-old Lyle Dolph has been recognized for his years of volunteer service by being nominated for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award. “It’s always nice to recognize a young person, such as Lyle Dolph, who through his work with seniors, and […]
Staff With February right around the corner, so too is the start-up of the next “In Search of Your Warrior” program. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit from Feb. 2-27, its aim is to address men’s violence. “We’re pretty excited about doing this again,” […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was re-elected chair of the Northwestern Health Unit’s board of health for a sixth-consecutive year during a meeting Friday in Dryden. “I am looking forward to leading the Northwestern Health Unit for another year, and thank the board for their support throughout the […]
Robert (Bob) Woolsey, of Barwick, Ont., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at Penticton Regional Hospital in Pentiction, B.C. Robert was born Oct. 18, 1934 in Barwick. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Inez (Sis) Woolsey, only four short months previously and his father, Harrold […]
Mrs. Helena Marie Boyko, 66, a resident of Hogarth Riverview Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. Funeral services are pending upon completion of arrangements.
Peggy Revell Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is leading a group that’s looking into improving services within the district for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, including whether or not a Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Centre is needed here. While still in the early stages, the group includes representation […]
Duane Hicks An Canadian Armed Forces reservist for more than five years, Fort Frances native Lt. Andrew Curr is heading to Afghanistan this week for a nine-month tour as a duty officer. Curr, 23, has been studying history at the University of Regina while serving as a reservist with the […]
Duane Hicks Volunteer Sue Drew, left, offered up roasted tomato and goat cheese bruschetta, as well as spinach and artichoke wonton crisps, to Don Manty before the main course of Chef’s Charitable Dinner & Auction at the Adventure Inn on Sunday night.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was re-elected chair of the Northwestern Health Unit’s board of health for a sixth-consecutive year during a meeting Friday in Dryden. “I am looking forward to leading the Northwestern Health Unit for another year, and thank the board for their support throughout the […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will make another attempt to rally regional support for improved access to the Ontario Tourist Information Centre (OTIC) here. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said the town held a meeting back on Dec. 3, where it invited other municipalities to come out and […]
