On Saturday, Mike O’Shea’s 12th playoff game as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will decide whether he’ll be on the sidelines for his fourth Grey Cup Game one week later. In both games, and probably in every game as long as he’s the Bombers’ coach, O’Shea will be […]
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After months of enjoying another open water fishing season, last week was the first since the spring that I didn’t spend any time in my boat. I have intentions of getting out on the water at least one last time to burn up some of the gas remaining in the […]
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The Emo Public Library has put out an urgent plea for help, to keep the doors open for the remainder of 2023. In a public letter posted to Facebook, CEO/Librarian Nicholas Donaldson states that, “due to unforeseen costs in 2023, the Emo Public Library is in desperate need of monetary […]
The organizers of the Luncheon of Hope held at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 28, 2023, are asking attendees to check the jacket they returned home with to make sure it is the same one that they showed up in. One such guest has discovered their jacket was taken […]
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Cats, dogs and divas will be the name of the game when the Fort Frances Lakers hit the home ice this Saturday. The SIJHL Junior A hockey team is teaming up with Border Skating Club and animal rescue organization Best for Kitty, to present The Eras Night, when they take […]
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The Fort Frances Muskies will face the Kenora Beaver Brae Broncos in the Championship game of the AAA division in the Winnipeg High School Football League this Friday. Kick-off will be Friday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., at IG Field – home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The game […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The opening week at International Falls Super One Foods has been a great success, says Store Manager Joe Truman. “We are just rocking it,” he said. “Everybody’s been happy… It’s just been an outstanding experience.” The reason for the new store opening was largely a financial decision, Truman said. Miners […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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A 14,700-square-foot culture and learning centre will give Naicatchewenin First Nation some much needed tools for a cultural resurrection, Chief Wayne Smith says. A $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation grant for construction of the facility was announced last week. The accompanying news release quoted Smith speaking of a “resurrection” […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The newly elected LaVallee Seniors Committee is hosting their first event. There will be a coffee get-together on Thursday (November 23) from 1-3 p.m. Anyone wanting to bring cards, or board games feel free to bring along. There will be muffins and cookies to enjoy. This is our first gathering […]
Well, we finished our last cattle sale for 2023! I have mixed feelings; part of me is sad that it is over and part of me happy that it is over. The truth is most of us that work that really love it and enjoy every bit of it! We […]
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The ninth annual Fort Frances Museum Gala, held at the museum on the evening of Friday, November 3, 2023, was a success, raising lots of money for future programming at the museum and with the Friends of the Museum. Marjorie Stinzie spoke to the assembled crowd about the Forget Me […]
Art Wayne Bourassa passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from his long, hard-fought battle with cancer. When Art was diagnosed on September 12, 2012, his words were “just another day let’s carry on” and he did just that; living life to the […]
