Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Travis Smith, 39, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, at his residence on October 21, 2023. A complete announcement to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home.
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I look about the world and even the industry that I grew up in and marvel at the changes that I have seen in my lifetime. One can look back to the Gutenberg Bible. It was the first book printed using individual letters that were collected to make words and […]
Split the Pot Lottery
Press release
Press release
Introducing Ontario’s Newest Way to WIN BIG with Split the Pot Lottery! ONTARIO, October 19, 2023 – 21 Hospital Foundations across Ontario have joined together to launch a first-of-its-kind lottery, offering their supporters a brand-new opportunity to WIN BIG! Guaranteeing a $50,000 jackpot and an additional $50,000 in Early Bird […]
There will be an important meeting inviting all seniors 55 plus on Friday( October 27th.) starting at 5p.m. at the Devlin Hall. This meeting involves the Strategic Planning for Seniors. At this meeting a Committee will be elected to organize events. There will be a need for a Chairperson, Secretary, […]
By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent
West end Correspondent
Weechi-it-it-te-win Family Services (WFS) is hosting its third annual “McTavish Haunted Woods” event with two nights this year due to the tremendous success of the event last year, which saw well over 1,300 people attend. The Haunted Woods will be held at WFS Family Healing Program, at 71 McTavish Road […]
By Robin McCormick West end Correspondent
The Our Lady of Lourdes CWL ladies hosted a thoroughly lovely Tea and Bazar on Sunday afternoon, October 21. The event was their first since 2019 due to the challenges of Covid. The well-attended event was enjoyed by all; it was easy to tell by the flow of conversation that […]
I like to run. It’s a form of meditation for me, my brain quiet and compliant while I huff and puff up and down my road. Walking doesn’t stop my busy brain the way running does. Running allows me to disconnect, to escape computers and phones and beeps and bongs, […]
Tour de Fort’s 30th Anniversary series– Continues with Steven Page on Tues. Nov. 7th. Individual tickets are on sale for this show at the FFPLTC, Ski’s Variety or online at tourdefort.com Kids & Company ‘23 ‘24 season continues Nov. 18– With The Dragon King Puppetry. An underwater fantasy based on […]
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Local dancers Keagan Morrison (Left), Charles Friday and Gabriella Friday (far right)were a highlight of the Sultans of String concert Last Thursday. Violinist Chris McKhool (second from right) said having the dancers was a top moment from the Northern leg of the Sultans’ Walking Through the Fire tour.
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As road construction season gives way to snow clearing season, the town of Fort Frances is busy competing some key tasks – and launching others. Here’s a snap-shot of the key capital upgrades underway across town: Recycle Facilities. Building construction continues for a new recycling facility on 6th Ave. Residents […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak for the entire facility of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Previously, this outbreak had only affected the West Wing and Special Care Unit (SCU). Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) […]
