Duane Hicks J.W. Walker student Danielle Hammond, one of the two winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with Local Government Week (Oct. 19-25), received a certificate of participation and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce gift certificate from Mayor Roy Avis at Monday night’s council meeting. Both Hammond and […]
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Peggy Revell Alacea and Emma Yerxa showed off the miniature Santas they found at the craft tables during the annual Remembrance Day tea held Sunday afternoon at the Legion. Hosted by the local Legion Ladies’ Auxilary, there were raffles, baked goods, crafts, and prizes, alongside tea, sandwiches, and dainties.
Dave Ogilvie Katherine Williams’ choir from Donald Young School led those in attendance in “O Canada” and “God Save the Queen” during the annual Remembrance Day service at the Emo cenotaph late yesterday morning.
Jessica George Donald S. Easton, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, left, was escorted by Cde. Glenn Westover to lay a wreath on behalf of the local Legion during yesterday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fort Frances cenotaph.
Mitch Calvert Muskie forward Zach McCool stretched out to slide a power-play goal past Shattuck-St.Mary’s goalie Marcus Zelzer to narrow the gap to 4-3 during Friday’s game here. But that was as close as the black-and-gold would get as the visitors iced the win with an empty-net goal shortly afterwards.
Staff It’s the last chance for local residents to hang out with superheroes as the comic book exhibit winds down at the Fort Frances Museum. The official end date for the exhibit is Nov. 17. It will be replaced with an exhibit featuring local artist Connie Cuthbertson, which is scheduled […]
Duane Hicks Perhaps most well-known for her work with the Canadian Cancer Society and “Spirit of Christmas,” Linda Hamilton was named “Citizen of the Year 2009” at last night’s council meeting. “She’s participated in many things throughout the years in this community and Northwestern Ontario, and on behalf of myself […]
Duane Hicks St. Francis student McKenna Begin told council yesterday evening what she would do if she were mayor of the Town of Fort Frances. Begin and J.W. Walker student Danielle Hammond, both winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with Local Government Week (Oct. 19-25), appeared before council. […]
Peggy Revell Grade 3 students recited the poem, “Remembrance Day,” at a ceremony this morning at Robert Moore School. The assembly also featured opening prayers by Pastor Brian Keffer and Elder Nancy Jones, the Thunder Horse Singers drum group, a Colour Guard provided by the local Legion’s ladies’ auxilary, recitations […]
Duane Hicks This poster by Robert Moore student Storm Angecomb is among the entries in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s annual peace poster contest. The winning posters, and honourable mentions, from Robert Moore, J.W. Walker, St. Francis, Crossroads, and Mine Centre School will be on display at the Fort Frances […]
Margaret (Meta) Helen McMillan, 86, of Atikokan, On., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at the Extended Care Wing of the Atikokan General Hospital. Meta was born in Craigmonie Culrain Kincardine, Scotland to William and Margaret MacKenzie on Jan. 31, 1922. Meta married Peter George McMillan on March 16, 1944 […]
With his wife by his side, John Fredrick Trenchard passed away peacefully at his home in Sleeman, Ont. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Knox United Church in Rainy River, Ont. Rev. […]
