With the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show coming up in less than a month, more and more exhibitors are signing up. But for those undecided about getting involved, Chamber office manager Dawn Booth said there’s still time to book space for the show, which will […]
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With the Fine Line Art Gallery’s annual spring art show coming up April 10-May 6, artists must get their pieces in for the exhibit by this coming Wednesday (April 5). Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line co-op, said yesterday that 16 paintings had come in so far, but […]
After reviewing the program for three years in a row, the Northwest Catholic District School Board has decided to cancel the senior kindergarten French Immersion class for the coming school year—and gradually phase out the program entirely. “They did decide, because of low enrolment for our SK French Immersion class, […]
Those needing to contact the town’s parks and cemeteries office are asked to call the Public Works office instead since the former has been consolidated with the latter. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said this morning the parks and cemetery business has been handled through the Public Works building […]
Fort Frances OPP investigated a motor vehicle collision on the 1100 block of First Street East here Sunday around 5:30 p.m. that resulted in the laying of seven charges against a Jamaican man. Officers initially observed the accused driving in a suspicious manner on the 1100 block of Mill Road. […]
These girls appeared to be having a good time rehearsing their number for the 34th Annual Border Skating Club Ice Show, “Shades of Midnight.” The show takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Ice for Kids arena. Advance tickets are available at the Memorial […]
Jamie Wreggitt tried out some of the equipment at Curves yesterday evening, assisted by manager Arlene Georgeson, during an open house there. Men also are able to visit the usually women-only gym today and tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. in conjunction with the fitness club’s first anniversary under the ownership of […]
In the spirit of “Canada Nutrition Month,” local dietitians visited Canada Safeway last Thursday morning to visit with shoppers and discuss making healthy food choices. Those found checking out labels and buying healthy foods were given stickers declaring “I Got Caught Making a Wise Food Choice.” Pictured here is Riverside […]
Connor Carlson, left, Drew Smith, and Courtney Morken, from the Emo Figure Skating Club’s CanSkate group, performed their routine to “Pirate’s Life” during the annual ice show Sunday afternoon. This year’s theme was “Under the Sea.” –Heather Ogilvie photo
Canadian singer/songwriter Alfie Zappacosta wowed the crowd during his performance at the Townshend Theatre here Friday night. The show was the last of tour de Fort’s 2005/06 season. Passports for the 2006/07 season are now available from tour de Fort board members at a cost of $95 each for six […]
Muskie captain Jake Esselink stood ready as Barney Maher dropped the puck for the ceremonial opening face-off of the 2006 OFSAA boys’ hockey tournament last Wednesday morning at the Ice for Kids Arena. The Muskies faced the Birchmount Park Panthers in their first game, battling them to a 9-9 tie […]
On the heels of a successful three-night dinner theatre run in late February, Fort Frances Theatre already is gearing up for its summer project, “Breaker Calling Cinderella.” Auditions for the comedy—written by William Gleason and described as a “good, old-fashioned CB love story”—will be held this coming Monday (April 3) […]
