Members of the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary performed a hilarious skit to the song “Seven Old Ladies Got Stuck in the John” during “A Magic Moment in Time,” a USO-type show at the Legion Friday night. The Auxiliary put together the show, which featured local singers and dancers, to mark the […]
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Emily O’Connor of Our Lady of the Way School laid a wreath on behalf of the Grade 3/4 students at the Stratton cenotaph during Friday’s Remembrance Day ceremony. –Heather Ogilvie photo
It was obvious how much practice time these local elementary students put in when they began the Remembrance Day service at the Fort Frances cenotaph on Friday morning by reciting the very familiar “In Flanders Fields,” which they all knew by heart. –Jenni Condon photo
Fifth top goal-scorer in the NorWOSSA boys hockey league, Muskie player Josh Sigurdson (#7) scrambled at the net with rival team, the Red Lake Rams, during their season opener here Friday night. The Muskies ended up holding off the resilient Rams to win 5-2. —Jenni Condon photo
Bertha Anna Kott, wife of Jack Kott, who predeceased her in May, 2005, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 in Pouce Coupe, B.C. at 80 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Oddy and son-in-law, Ted Oddy, of Dawson Creek, B.C.; grandson, Edward (Tammy); granddaughters, […]
Brian “Mike” Greig, 72, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 at home in Gibsons, B.C. after a courageous struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Natalie; sons, Michael, John, and James; daughter, Lynne; grandsons, Dorian and Cameron; brothers, Sheridan (Pat) and Larry (Joan); and numerous nieces and nephews. […]
To mark Geographic Information Systems Day in Fort Frances on Wednesday, community partners will hold an open house to explain what GIS is—and to showcase how it is used by local businesses and other organizations. The open house, scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Frances High School, will feature […]
Patti-Jo Reid was named the 2005 “Citizen of the Year” at last night’s town council meeting. She will be formally honoured during the town’s annual appreciation dinner this coming Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and then featured in the Santa Claus parade on Dec. 2. Also last night, council listened […]
Despite being presented with a petition bearing more than 1,800 signatures asking it to do so, town council on Monday night would not repeal the resolution passed at its Oct. 24 meeting to finance the Group Health Association and have the non-profit group manage the Fort Frances Clinic. Allan Bedard, […]
Local resident Allan Bedard told council last night many area residents still want to give their input on the clinic issue. —Duane Hicks photo
Local Sea Cadet PO2 Hannah Firth paid her respects to those lost in the war at the Remembrance Day memorial held at the Fort Frances Cemetery. —Jenni Condon photo
The 2005 “Citizen of the Year” will be revealed at tonight’s regular council meeting. The winner will be officially honoured during the town’s annual appreciation dinner this coming Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous, and also featured in the Santa Claus parade here Dec. 2. The 2005 “Citizen of the […]
