More than 250 people were on hand Thursday for the grand opening of the Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye Hospital here. “It’s been a long haul, but well worth the effort and the wait,” said John McTaggart, chair of the “Care Close to Home” campaign, which was launched in […]
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The Sight & Sound Wolves (9-2) continued to flex their offensive muscle in Rainy River District Fastball League play, cruising to an easy 21-3 victory over Stratton at VanJura here last night. The Wolves’ bats have caught fire again after suffering a mini-slump halfway through the season. Sight & Sound […]
As the Fun in the Sun committee works towards organizing celebrations next week, two changes of note have been made to the schedule. First of all, the teen dance organized by the Kiwanis skate park committee will take place Thursday, June 29 from 8-11:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, […]
Kevin Empey was one of three students who received a Gold Clock from James McMaster, Director of Education for the Rainy River District School Board yesterday at the Fort Frances High School Graduation Ceremony. Gold Clocks are given to students who receive at least three Certificates of Merit. —Crystal Green […]
Students from JW Walker’s Builders club spent Wednesday building a garden in front of their school. This was the club’s first project and it was sponsored by Kiwanis. The Builders club was formed earlier this year for grade 6, 7 and 8 students to teach them community service and leadership […]
With the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship coming up July 23-29, organizers are looking for more volunteers to sign up to help with this year’s event. “We can always use more volunteers. There’s no shortage of things for volunteers to do,” Tara Albanese, director of volunteers for the FFCBC board, […]
Sight & Sound (8-2) will look to maintain their share of first place when they face Stratton (5-5) at VanJura Stadium here tonight at 8 p.m. The Fort Frances-based squad currently is deadlocked with Rainy River (8-2) atop the Rainy River District Fastball League standings after both teams picked up […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources reported one new fire in the region yesterday—Nipigon #25, located northwest of the community of Eabametoong. There are no problems anticipated with this fire, with two crews on site and heli-bucketing support. Meanwhile, Red Lake #14 was declared “under control” yesterday. Crews will use infrared […]
The mayors of Fort Frances and International Falls had their trip to Washington, D.C. scrubbed Wednesday morning due to mechanical problems with their flight out of the Falls. Mayor Onichuk said Thursday morning he was disappointed he and Falls Mayor Shawn Mason couldn’t make the trip in order to speak […]
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at his home in Fort Frances, Ont. Don was born in Fort Frances on Dec. 11, 1923, returning shortly after with his parents, Ernest Jess and Amelia May Christian, to […]
The family of Allene Perusse (Clement) announces the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 100 years old. Born in Stratton, Ont. on July 30, 1905 to Frank and Alice Clement, Mom passed away peacefully at Grandview Lodge in Thunder Bay, Ont. She had […]
Donald E. Christian, of 1106 Scott St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances. Pastor Brian Keffer will officiate, with interment in Riverview Cemetery […]
