New mayor Roy Avis, right, took his oath of allegiance as Justice Thomas McKay looked on Monday night in Council Chambers. —Duane Hicks photo
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Natasha Jack, four, and her brother Damon, three, visited with Santa on Saturday and told him what they wanted for Christmas. The siblings also received candy canes at the annual “Lunch with Santa” event held at Warp 9 and presented by the Business Improvement Association. —Melanie Béchard photo
New mayor Roy Avis, right, signed his declaration of office as Justice Thomas McKay looked on last night in Council Chambers. -Duane Hicks photo
The Rainy River District School Board will elect a new chair and vice-chair for the next term at its inaugural meeting here tonight. Prior to that, the board’s trustees will be sworn into office—with some new faces around the table. Acclaimed is Fort Frances trustee Donna Dittaro, taking the place […]
FORT FRANCES—Before a crowd of about 50 people, including dignitaries and family, the new council for Fort Frances began its four-year term Monday night after being sworn-in at its inaugural meeting. New mayor Roy Avis, along with councillors John Albanese, Tannis Drysdale, Andrew Hallikas, Paul Ryan, Sharon Tibbs, and Rick […]
Following an incident yesterday when two American snowshoers were escorted back across the border after crossing the ice on the Rainy River here, the local fire chief is stressing no one should try to repeat that behaviour. According to eyewitnesses from the far east end of Second Street East, a […]
With deep sorrow the family of Muriel Cooper announces her passing on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A complete obituary will follow.
Elizabeth Klem, six, and her brother Darian, three, got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday afternoon during “Lunch with Santa” at Warp 9. The annual event, hosted by the Business Improvement Association, draws hundreds of children every year. —Melanie Béchard photo
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team got their season off to a strong start by winning the silver medal at a tournament at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay over the weekend. The black-and-gold went undefeated in round-robin play, beating Marathon, Churchill, St. Patrick’s, and Hillcrest to earn a bye to […]
A year older, a year wiser. The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team is hoping the return of several key veterans from last season’s NorWOSSA silver medal-winning team will help the black-and-gold take their game to the next level. “Overall I’m optimistic about the year and the way it’s shaping up […]
The Muskie junior boys’ basketball team is hoping a more balanced lineup will lead to success this season. The black-and-gold are coming off a season that saw them advance to the NorWOSSA final only to get routed 64-27 by the Kenora Broncos. “We were sick but the way they played […]
FORT FRANCES—Staff and students at J.W. Walker School are holding a clothing drive this week in preparation for a sale there this Thursday. “Our goal is to reach the people that could really use the clothes,” said teacher Keira Chown. The school is accepting donations of all sorts of clothing, […]
