Skip Aili Chabot throws a rock in the U18 qualifiers for the Ontario Winter Games hosted last weekend at the Fort Frances Curling Community Centre. Locals, Team Chabot competed against Team Tucker also of Fort Frances and Team Dubinski out of the Kakabeka Falls Curling Club. After a double round […]
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After a lengthy fight with cancer, we would like to announce the passing of Jerry McCoy, age 65, on November 15, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m. at St. Joe’s Care Group 4 North hospice unit. Jerry was born on July 2, 1958, to John and Henrietta McCoy in Cheyenne, Wyoming. […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved, father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend Alex Vargas on Monday, November 20, 2023. Alex was born to Heriberto Vargas and Aida Vindes on May 13, 1954, in San Isidro, Costa Rica. He was the eldest of 10 children […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
To cap off National Addictions Awareness week, Rainy River First Nations hosted a so- briety Pow Wow at the Manitou Gym last Sat- urday. Dancers and drummers from across the District and beyond were in attendance. The host drum was the Manitou Rapids Tradition- al Drum, invited drums were Young […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
There were dancers and drummers of all styles at the Rainy River First Nations Sobriety Pow Wow last weekend. Dancers and drummers came from near and far to participate. See more on A8
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Fort Frances Town Council voted in its Monday meeting to award TBT Engineering a $67,342.35 contract for engineering and design services for the Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Rehabilitation. The contract is the result of a Request for Proposal, to begin the process of rehabilitating Russell Hall at Sunny Cove. The […]
by Jack Elliott
Childhood Christmas morning memories are most vivid for most of us. Gifts under the tree and the excitement of what is there, who is coming over, and what’s for dinner? It was and still is about the nostalgia, the memories, the event… that only happened once a year. As we […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
While it may be taking a break during the cold winter months, a program designed to encourage mental and physical wellbeing has gotten off to a good first year in Fort Frances. Held by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and supported by a number […]
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Rising costs, and dwindling funds are at the root of two motions put forward by Coun. Mike Behan, during Monday’s council meeting. The first addresses the growing strain on public libraries, and aims to throw support behind a request for a funding increase. “The combined impact of the pandemic, the […]
It’s safe to say the first time I went to Winter Meetings — yes, it’s capitalized — as baseball’s newsmaker that bridges the World Series and spring training, it was a far cry from next week’s annual gathering in Nashville. There was no mystery then about whether the Toronto Blue […]
While the name “winter” squash might hint at a frosty season, it’s actually autumn when these hearty vegetables shine their brightest. Beyond the classic pumpkin, a treasure trove of delectable options awaits your culinary exploration.Winter squashes are renowned for their ability to stay fresh for extended periods, thanks to their […]
by Jack Elliott
We know that loneliness, depression, and dementia are vicious enemies that deprive many of happiness during our Golden Years. Agitation caused by dementia has necessitated medicating some patients, a seeming necessity, but perhaps there are better alternatives. It is known that introducing pets into the living environment can have a […]
