Volunteer Bridget Dobransky, left, passed a Christmas hamper to Crystal Indian, while Cpt. Marlene Sandoval of the Salvation Army handed her a plush teddy bear last Thursday morning. The Salvation Army handed out 221 hampers to needy families in the district that day, and each one included a stuffed animal […]
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Award-winning First Nations children’s author Larry Loyie was at Betty’s on Saturday signing copies of three of his books: “As Long As the Rivers Flow” (featuring illustrations by Heather D. Holmlund), “The Gathering Tree,” and his latest work, “When the Spirits Dance.” Born in Slave Lake, Alta., Loyie is the […]
Muskie Ryan Witherspoon raced Dryden Eagles’ defender Jon Engstrom for a loose puck Friday night in NorWOSSA league action at Ice For Kids Arena. The black-and-gold defeated the Eagles 4-1 to remain undefeated in league play thus far this season.—Alex Cruickshank photo
With news earlier this month that renovations at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s new offices at 450 Scott St. are over budget, the Chief Building Official for Fort Frances made it clear that’s not due to any recommendations he’s made. In a report to town council Monday […]
Dear sir: I live in the centre of Fort Frances, I like the quiet of the downtown and compared to many other locations where I’ve made my home, this place is generally quiet. However, there are many nights that I am awoken to the sound of someone banging large items […]
Dear editor: The McGuinty government extended the legislative session one more week earlier this month so they could give themselves a 25 percent salary increase before Christmas. Injured workers rallied in a number of communities seeking the same treatment only the previous week. The government representatives, from the minister […]
Four hunters have been fined a total of $6,000 after pleading guilty to a number of hunting violations in three separate incidents. Scott J. Fall, 40, and Daniel P. Lorencz, 40, of Chesaning, Mich., were fined a total of $3,500. Fall was fined $1,500 for trespassing to hunt, $500 for […]
Now that Christmas in over, it’s time to think of plunging into the lake! And in fact, many groups in town have declared their intention to take the “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day. The skateboard park group is back to defend its title as top group fundraiser. But competition […]
Christmas is all about people coming together to celebrate the season, be they family, friends, or perhaps just neighbours. And a local tradition exemplifying this is the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner. Now in its 19th year, the annual dinner was held Monday afternoon at New Beginnings Fellowship […]
Any questions as to the identity of the best male squash player in Fort Frances were quickly answered Tuesday at the Memorial Sports Centre. Colin Drombolis made short work of each of his four opponents—losing just one of the 13 sets he played en route to the ‘A’ championship of […]
2006, like every year, had more than its share of ups and downs here. The woes facing the forestry industry certainly continued to cast a pall over communities across the region during the past 12 months as mills closed and thousands of jobs were lost. The tourism industry also suffered, […]
Revised recreational fishing regulations are simpler, easier to understand, and provide better service and opportunities to anglers, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last week. “Based on extensive consultation and our knowledge of these fisheries, we feel it’s important to change these regulations as soon as possible,” said Ramsay. “These […]
