Most of us have heard the proverb: “Some people make things happen, some watch things happen, while others wonder what has happened.” Of late, I’ve come to think all three parts of this basic truth are the three “stooges” of life that perpetuate my neck of the woods just about […]
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The Fort Frances OPP is investigating the theft of a boat and motor. Sometime last week, someone stole an Aluminaire skiff with a 25 h.p. Yamaha motor that was parked in the alleyway of the 600 block of Armit Avenue. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call […]
While there has been a delay in planned renovations at the local Canada Safeway store, the changes will go ahead and are expected to be completed in December. “Plans haven’t changed for that store. They are proceeding,” said John Graham, manager of public affairs for Canada Safeway. “However, they were […]
Most of the eligible voters in Fort Frances should have received their mail-in ballot packages by now for the Nov. 13 election, and in fact a total of 275 ballots already have come back. But town clerk and returning officer Glenn Treftlin said yesterday afternoon it’s quite likely there’s at […]
Dylan Ossachuk volunteered to be “mummified” in toilet paper by Jordan Bruyere, left, and Shanleigh Fryer during the Fort Frances Public Library’s Hallowe’en party on Saturday afternoon. Kids showed up in costumes and made Hallowe’en crafts, bobbed for apples, played games, and enjoyed some snacks. —Melanie Béchard photo
With his daughters by his side, we announce with deep sadness the passing of our father, Zorro T. Fedorak, 64, of 1301 Elizabeth St. E., Fort Frances, Ont., on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Zorro was born May 16, 1942 in Vancouver, B.C. […]
It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald Wayne Ballan at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Don was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Fort Frances to the late George and Lena Ballan, where he had lived all […]
My name is Gerry Rousseau and I am a self-employed electrical contractor. I have been a trustee for 12 years with the former Fort Frances-Rainy River District Roman Catholic Separate School Board and, more recently, with the Northwest Catholic District School Board, including years in the position of vice-chair and […]
The Muskie football team lost 27-13 to the Tec Voc Hornets in the quarter-finals of the Winnipeg High School Football League on Friday in Winnipeg. After the game, Muskie interim head coach Shane Beckett cited numerous mental mistakes—particularly the team’s six lost fumbles—as the main reason for the loss. “It […]
Curler Guy Hemmings will be touring Rainy River District on Nov. 6-9 with his “Rockin’ The House” tour, which is designed to promote the sport of curling—especially among younger kids—across Canada. Over the course of his four-day visit, Hemmings will be making stops in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Emo, and Stratton […]
Some of the district’s finest businesses and individuals were in the spotlight Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 11th-annual business awards. Ed Kaun & Sons won the Business of the Year Award (16+ employees) while the Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary was honoured as […]
Harold Huntley retired in 2000 after a 33-year career as a teacher and principal in district separate schools. Since retiring, he has served for four years as a Northern Lights Credit Union director and four years as a trustee on the Northwest Catholic District School Board. For 12 years, he […]
