The extensive renovations at The Place Food Town, which started back in October, continue to move along, with owner Craig Sanders expecting all of the new areas of the store to be open to customers next month. “Things are going well. They’re starting to paint the new section [on the […]
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With spring quickly approaching, the OPP would like to remind people that ice conditions are very unpredictable at this time of year. Snowmobiling is fun, but did you know that drowning is the leading cause of snowmobile deaths? If it’s necessary to ride on the ice, always check the conditions […]
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Fort Frances Highlanders will be performing a special concert at Giant’s Ridge ski resort in Biwabik on Saturday. “In the fall, we decided we’d form a strategic alliance with both the Air Cadets and Sea Cadet corps in the district, and from […]
Fort Frances OPP officers investigated a disturbance on the 1300 block of Emo Road around 9 p.m. yesterday. As a result of that investigation, police arrested and charged a 32-year-old Fort Frances man with assault, possession of a controlled substance, mischief under $5,000, and assault with intent to resist arrest. […]
Though it isn’t taking place for nearly another month, those who want to attend the local Kiwanis Club’s annual Good Friday breakfast had better act fast. “Tickets are going exceptionally well,” club secretary Dr. Robert Lidkea said this morning. “It’s definitely going to be a sell-out again this year, so […]
Anelynn Calder, left, Trinity Wanakamick, and Aurora Medows–wearing pajamas and cuddling with their teddy bears–enjoyed activties this morning during the Fort Frances Day Care’s pajama day. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Vi Plumridge touched up a painting of hollyhocks she’s planning on entering in the “Seeing Red” art show coming up April 10-May 6 at the Fine Line Art Gallery. The deadline for artists to enter their artwork, which must follow the “Seeing Red” theme, is April 5. On average, the […]
Anne Jean, left, and Kaitlyn Baldwin showed each other how they were decorating their postcards yesetrday afternoon during March Break activities at the Fort Frances Museum. Kids can drop by there from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day this week either to do crafts or check out a cool optics display. […]
Amy Penner, a student at Crossroads School in Devlin, shared her story with fellow student Anikka McTavish on Friday during the school’s “Literacy Luncheon.” Children showcased their work for parents and community members through reading, writing, drama, and media literacy. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Zachary Stroglover kept a close eye on the bubble he blew Monday morning during a beach party for pre-schoolers at the Fort Frances Day Care. With children out of school this week, a full slate of activities is planned there for all age groups. —Duane Hicks photo
Veronica Badiuk, left, took her three-month-old son, Daxxen, for a dip in the pool yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre to get him ready for the “Starfish” swimming lessons which he will start next week. —Jenni Condon photo
Travis Snider passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2006 doing what he loved to do. He will be dearly missed as a loving, dedicated, devoted, and understanding husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born July 15, 1970. Travis is survived by his wife of 13 years, […]
