Mitch Calvert The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres made it interesting, but still got the outcome they wanted on the scoreboard in a 6-3 win here Tuesday night against the expansion Sioux Lookout Flyers. Despite trailing 2-1 after 20 minutes to the winless Flyers, the Sabres tallied twice in the second […]
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Staff With the official deadline to nominate a deserving individual or business for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards having come and gone yesterday, organizers are looking for people to act fast and submit more nominees in three award categories. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said this morning […]
Press Release We’ve heard many times that breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. But did you know that by breastfeeding, you’re doing something good for the environment, too? Breast milk has lifelong health benefits for both mother and child. Health Canada, […]
Press Release October is Breast Cancer Month and the Rainy River District Breast Health Network has teamed up with MOSS Yoga to offer an enlightening evening for women of all ages to learn about the benefits of yoga for their body, mind, and spirit. It is taking place next Tuesday […]
Duane Hicks Progress is being made on the Portage Avenue underpass reconstruction, with the road expected to be restored to two lanes of traffic by mid-November, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night. The underpass was scheduled to be shut down today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to […]
Paige Desmond A demographic often forgotten when it comes to counselling, district First Nations’ men now have two unique services available to help them heal through group work. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit, the “In Search of Your Warrior” program and the men’s […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care has announced the official opening of the CT scanner is set for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the La Verendrye Hospital cafeteria. There will be welcoming remarks, followed by a program will include recognition […]
Paige Desmond Anyone who has ever thought about adopting child or being a foster parent will want to attend an information session tonight (Oct. 15) from 7-9 p.m. at Family and Children’s Services here. It will include presentations from a foster parent, a child who spent most of her life […]
Jessica George With one-in-five people being diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, that leaves four-in-five who are affected emotionally by standing by and having to witness their loved ones suffering. This is why the Family Outreach Program has been developed. It offers family members, friends, and colleagues of […]
the OPP On Sunday, a man tried to drive into Canada around noon at the Rainy River border crossing. Canada Border Services officers initiated an investigation concerning the man’s driving ability being impaired by alcohol. The OPP was called to assist and the man subsequently was taken to the Rainy […]
Robin McCormick A large crowd showed up Friday to witness the unveiling of the Dance Fire monument, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of the tragic blaze that swept away 17 lives on Thanksgiving Day back in 1938. Four families who lost loved ones that day were represented as speeches […]
Dave Ogilvie Maurice MacMillan always has been known for his excellent memory. In fact, some people say he’s still as sharp as a tack! On Friday (Oct. 10), MacMillan celebrated his 102nd birthday with the residents of the Golden Age Manor in Emo and a few close friends. He said […]
