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West end Correspondent
Jean Richards is saying good bye to the Fine Line Art Gallery. Jean was one of the founding members of the Gallery, 28 years ago, when she and a small group of others took it on them- selves to raise the profile of local art. They knew of many talented […]
There was plenty of Irish cheer to be had this past weekend in the Rainy River District as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were held at various times and places, to the joy of many. On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Rainycrest Auxiliary held a St. Patrick’s Day party for residents […]
Seven Generations Education Institute held a Next-Gen Showcase on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to show off the myriad technologies it has at its disposal to enhance learning spaces, as well as to provide fun or productive services to the general public. The showcase invited the public to try their hands […]
The Fort Frances Lakers held their annual award ceremony on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, allowing the team to recognize the hard work of the players throughout the year as the regular season comes to a close. Graduating players Jack Orchard and Remington Richardson were […]
Mark VanHeyst and Mark Hyatt think it’s easy being green. They enjoyed some laughs and great food and entertainment at the St Patrick’s Day Supper at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. The sold out event is always a popular one for the district. For more, see A8.
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances native Don Lovisa retired at the beginning of March after over 15 years as head of Durham College the college honoured the outgoing president by naming a building after him. Lovisa started working in the collegiate sector with Confederation College’s Fort Frances Campus which was located in the […]
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As the snow melts, Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) is hoping to get underway a little earlier than in past years. Registration is open now until March 31. There has been one major change this year. The youngest division, squirts, for children ages four and five at the end of […]
The third round of NWO PitchIt is open for nominations. The online program, similar in style to Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank, gives a stage for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, for the chance to win cash. The contest is open to anyone with […]
