Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 18 (64). Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before becoming […]
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Around 100 people gathered at the Spry Farm last Saturday night for a great time with food and music. Everyone got a look at the farm animals as well. Musical guests Les Filles D’esprit and Rough Cut Pine got people out of their seats to dance little. ‘Les Filles’ sang […]
- Ken Kellar photos
Visitors packed the Church of the Holy Spirit on Victoria Avenue on Friday evening for a special Summer Cabaret put on by Trevor Barker and his Row i Theatre company. The night was held as a fundraiser to help support Barker’s upcoming shows, including a youth performance of “13: The […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) is enjoying record high customer satisfaction, and is poised to bring its customer base into the future they need. Following a semi-regular customer engagement survey the FFPC released last year, CEO Joerg Ruppenstein said the corporation has learned quite a bit from its customers, including […]
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Five local youth were awarded West Rainy River New Gold Youth Grants last month. Gajith Jinadasa, Rainy River economic development officer says the grants create a platform for future leaders within the communities of Rainy River and Dawson. Grady Ivall, Avery Lundgren, Kaylee Smith were awarded grants from the youth […]
The greatest sportswriter of all time, or at least the greatest of our time, died 25 years ago this week. The New York Times, which sometimes seems to view itself through a unique lens of arrogance, said goodbye in 628 words. Jim Murray deserved so much more. He was the […]
While it was disappointing that I missed fishing in the annual Kenora Bass International tournament over the weekend on Lake of the Woods, I made the comment to my long-time tournament partner Chris Savage that if we had fished, we would have probably got our butts whipped. In the 35-year […]
So here we are, fair week! And other than my cattle, that is the only work that I have accomplished. It seems it has been a whirlwind of other things to keep me from doing tasks. I am trying to take time off work this week, but of course that […]
The family of Donna Mae Calder, 61, of Fort Frances, Ontario, very sadly announce her passing on August 13, 2023. Full announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
A service of celebration of life for Hugh Dennis, who passed away on July 23, 2023, will take place at Knox United Church, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon and time for visiting will follow.
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Dorothy Lynn Hendrickson, 82, of Fort Frances, Ontario, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the La Verendrye Hospital. Lynn was born on May 8, 1941, in Gladstone, Manitoba, to parents Ted and Beryl Boyd. Lynn was united in marriage to David Hendrickson in […]
