Some members of the Fort Frances Highlanders Pipe Band will decide tomorrow night whether they’ll go ahead with plans to revive the “Robert Burns” supper early in the new year. The evening, which honours the memory of the renowned Scottish poet, had been held annually here until a couple of […]
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If the signatures in the guest book are any indication, this year’s Community Christmas Dinner was another hit. Held once again at Knox United Church, the dinner attracted at least 200 people between noon and 2 p.m. on Christmas Day, with another 60 “Meals on Wheels” delivered to shut-ins. “As […]
Irene H. Anderson, 70, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at Falls Memorial Hospital. She was born April 30, 1929 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Nick and Annie Halus, and attended school here. On Aug. 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Nils F. Anderson […]
In loving memory of Joanna Marie Fraser, 18, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., who passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Joanna was the daughter of John Daniel Fraser and Patricia Kathleen Fraser (nee Bruyere); and sister to Nathan Edward Bruyere and […]
In loving memory of Hilda Marie Pettis, 76, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital. Hilda is survived by her sons, Terry (Irene) of Crozier, and Ronald (Shelley) of Kenora; and daughters, Alta (Keith) Fenton of Fort Frances, Cheryl (Jamie) […]
Managing just 13 shots–including none in the second period–in a 3-0 loss to the International Falls Broncos across the river last Friday night, it would be easy to say the Muskie offence took an early Christmas vacation. On the bright side, defensively the Muskies killed off a pair of minor […]
A 23-8 first-quarter run paced the Muskies to an easy 73-44 win over the host Kenora Broncos in NorWOSSA senior boys’ basketball action yesterday afternoon. The black-and-gold, who improved to 2-0 in regular-season play with the victory, once again were led by the talented tandem of John Sivonen and Evan […]
As snowmobilers take to the trails this winter, many are doing so with the misconception they do not need a trail permit. But Rick Socholotuk, trail co-ordinator for the Sunset Country Snowmobile Club here, said many people have been misinformed about not having to buy a permit to ride trails. […]
World-renowned speaker Norbert Georget returned to Fort Frances last Friday to bring a sobering message to students in grade seven to OAC. “It’s OK not to drink” was the message he stressed throughout his 75-minute presentation, which brought both a few laughs and a few tears from the audience. The […]
Although it’s been up and running in one form or another for more than three years, the Fort Frances High School web page now reflects the diversity of the new facility. “We are rather proud of our latest design as it incorporates almost every facet of our new high school,” […]
While preparing almost 250 Christmas hampers and gathering close to 500 toys, local Salvation Army Envoy Eric Alcock said people in this area have been extremely generous this year. “Everything has gone very well, and I’d have to say the most outstanding thing this year has been food and toy […]
Jim Martindale of Fort Frances plans to ring in the new millennium in a chilly way–by taking part in a “polar bear swim” on New Year’s Day. Despite comments of “You’re crazy to do that,” Martindale also has raised more than $1,000 in pledges to participate in the annual “Kermodei […]
