Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual $1,000 Christmas dance held Saturday night at the Emo Legion was well-attended and fun for all! Perhaps the happiest person of all was Roger Allan, who was the lucky winner of the $1,000 draw. The Legion’s monthly 50/50 draw also was held that night, with […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Some students at Fort Frances High School are taking a tasting trip around the world this semester–all from the comfort of their classroom. The Grade 11 “Food and Culture” course, being taught by Shannon Westover, has been allowing students to try their hand at making a wide variety […]
Expect occasional snow and flurries tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F). Tomorrow will be sunny but cold, with a high of minus-12 (10) and low around minus-19 (one below). One-two cm (up to an inch) of snow is forecast for Friday afternoon, along with a high […]
Duane Hicks Go jump in the lake! The annual “Polar Plunge,” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances, is in the works for New Year’s Day and it’s not too late for participants to sign up. The event once again will be held Jan. 1 on Sand Bay […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved its 2018 annual budget of $22.95 million at the regular board meeting held Dec. 14. The overall budget reflects an increase of 1.65 percent in costs to the municipalities. The 2018 approved budget is reflected below: •Ontario Works–$2.95 million […]
Dear editor, The 2017 “Coats4Kids” campaign is now over and has been branded as a huge success. With the help of more than 20 local partners, the Knights of Columbus have secured eight dozen brand new winter coats for at-risk youths in our community. This will bring some relief to […]
To the editor: We are very disappointed that town council decided to change the Sister Kennedy Centre’s name. Margaret and I were not seniors yet when Sister Kennedy and a dedicated group realized that there was very little for seniors in our community, notably a place to meet and socialize. […]
Duane Hicks An array of 10 types of butter tarts awaited the judges of “The Best Butter Tart Bake-off” on Saturday afternoon at Betty’s while “Santa Claus” made a special trip here from the North Pole to be among the celebrity judges that also included Doug Anderson, who always has […]
Co-owner Hannah Mueller stood at the counter ready to greet customers at the newly-opened Westside Bait & Tackle on Monday morning. The store, which Mueller co-owns with her father, Bill, held its grand opening Saturday at its location on Highway 11/71 just west of town.
Duane Hicks Nathan Cousineau, left, joined KRRDCFS staff Cheyenne Calder, Jill Langtry, Kari Petrin, Laura Rose, and Jill Flamand in showing off the shipment of winter coats purchased thanks to the community’s support of the recent “Coats4Kids” campaign.
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board elected a chair and vice-chair at its annual meeting held Dec. 8. Trustee David Sharp, who lives in Stratton and has served as a trustee with the board since 2014, was re-elected as chair. “I am honoured to serve as chair of […]
Duane Hicks Izzy Meeks, left, and Cadance Sinclair wrapped gifts they made during “Tween Club” on Monday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. The “Tween Club,” for youths aged nine-12 and running each Monday from 4-5 p.m., will resume Jan. 8.
