Submitted image This painting of a fishing boat off the shores of Chania, on the coast of Crete, is among those that will be part of local artist Connie Cuthbertson’s new exhibit, “‘The Awakening’—Memories of Greece,” which will open at the Fort Frances Museum tomorrow (Nov. 26) with a reception […]
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Paige Desmond “Maderaz” brought its internationally-flavoured Christmas concert to the Townshend Theatre here last night as part of the “Kids and Company” concert series. The quartet delighted youngsters and parents alike with a variety of Latin-themed music, and also spoke between songs about holiday traditions of other cultures.
Leon Stanley Peziol, 90, of Rainycrest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of 319 Third St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed at his residence on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. He was born July 1, 1918 in Denmark to the late Stanley and Kaminska Peziol. He […]
Lawrence Badiuk, 58, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Dryden, Ont. A complete obituary to follow.
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre took another step closer to becoming a reality last night after town council received a final report outlining the building’s size and estimated costs and then supported the library board’s position to proceed with the request for proposal (RFP) process. […]
Staff The Fort William North Stars made a statement over the weekend—and the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres bore the brunt of it in back-to-back road defeats of 7-1 and 3-0 over the weekend. Devlin’s Jordan Davis led the North Stars’ attack in Friday night’s win, recording four assists, while newcomer […]
Staff Interested artists, educators, and facilitators are invited to meet at the Fort Frances Museum on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. to establish a committee to facilitate the development of the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project for Fort Frances. “Following the meetings in the spring of this year, […]
Press Release Be advised that Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. will be upgrading its telephone system this Wednesday (Nov. 26) starting at 8 p.m. and lasting for about four-six hours. During this time period, the public may experience a “busy signal” when calling the hospital (274-3266). Please be patient and […]
Press Release Following reports from several local residents, Treaty #3 Police, in co-ordination with the Fort Frances OPP, is investigating a potential fraud. A company calling itself Automotive Warranty Protection Services, from St Louis, Mo., is calling local residents and informing them that their warranty is about to expire and […]
Andrew Link, 47, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born March 14, 1961 in London, Ont. to the late Arthur and Marie Link. He had worked as a logger and also was a “jack-of-all-trades.” He enjoyed fishing […]
In loving memory of Peggy Martinson, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. She leaves behind her sons, Terry and wife, Mary, of Fort Frances, Ont., and Raymond and wife, Joyce, of Fort Frances, Ont.; […]
Duane Hicks Town council will vote tonight on amending a bylaw to prohibit smoking nine metres from the front overhang and west entrance to the Memorial Sports Centre, and that the “no smoking” zone be clearly marked. The recommendation for the bylaw amendment was made by the Community Services executive […]
