And so another National Football League season is underway. It’s a moment big enough to scare television shows and rival football games (CFL) from going head-to-head on Sundays that aren’t super. It’s the revival of America’s greatest sport, which supplanted baseball decades ago. It’s the lighter that ignites the gambling […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Emily Jerry has packed up her skates, goalie equipment, school supplies and everything else required to play hockey, and has joined the Thunder Bay Queen’s U15 AA hockey team. Emily, who turns 14 later this month, will be attending Hammarskjold High School along with her busy hockey schedule. She shared […]
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Grandparents scams are on the rise, and organizations want seniors to be vigilant. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) are collaborating to share their knowledge about the alarming rise in Emergency-Grandparent scams which impact some of the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is holding a music BINGO fundraiser in October an event that should prove fun and entertaining. McKenna Begin is the president of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club she says the club is hoping to springboard off of the spring’s successful trivia night. “The idea was […]
Press release
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers have announced the promotional schedule for the first half of the 2023/24 season. The Fall/Winter 2023 Promotional Schedule features six special events that will see the Lakers partner with community groups, organizations, and regional First Nations. The Lakers will partner with Seven […]
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FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers’ Youth Development Camp begins tomorrow at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. The five-day sports camp runs from September 13-17, and will include instruction from Lakers players and coaches. The camp will feature on-ice skills and development sponsored by New Gold, and off-ice […]
Dear editor, I have been hearing many different rumours over the last 10 years about the Fort Frances Clinic. Just recently I have heard that the doctors will be moving into a wellness centre to be built on the BMI site that is being developed. These are my questions and […]
The 27th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place this past weekend on Lake of the Woods, out of Sioux Narrows. This tournament started way back in 1996, the idea of local anglers Chris Bell and Mel Geisbrecht, as a way to extend the season for the community of Sioux […]
I’m writing this on September 11. I know this day is a reminder of the tragedy that happened 22 years ago and none of us will ever forget but today is also my mom’s birthday! My mom is the kindest, hard-working, compassionate, supportive lady. She is an excellent cook, and […]
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Sports is a family affair for Orrin and Makinnley McCormick. Both are Muskies this year. Orrin is playing his first year of football and Makinnley is in her second year of cheerleading. The Friday September 8 game left them both pumped for the season as the Muskies won their first […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. Dear Premier Doug Ford, We are writing to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding your recent comments on 2SLGBTQ+ youth and school boards in Ontario. It is disheartening to find ourselves in a position where we must […]
February 27, 1928 – September 6, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother andgrandmother Patricia Kathleen Ash (Pat). Pat was born in Fort Frances on February 27, 1928, to Eleanor and Gilbert Watson. She lived all of her life in Fort […]
