Duane Hicks Logan Sutton-Byzewski, left, and Ariea Batiuk roasted bannock on a stick over an open fire Saturday during “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The bannock was provided by the Sunset Country Métis.
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Nicholas Donaldson New Great Bear owners Jordan and Katie Stus posed with their daughter, Brielle, in front of the Stix & Stones brand clothing that also is new to the Highway 11 business. The couple officially took over on March 1 but they have been working there for a few […]
The Nestor Falls community hall was packed with Cribbage players Saturday as part of the tournament in conjunction with winter carnival activities. Pat and Mel Borgen wound up winning the title, receiving two $75 Dalseg’s gift cards and $40 cash.
Duane Hicks The local party for Canada’s 150th birthday started with a bang here Saturday afternoon during “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!” The free community event saw a flurry of activity at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, drawing well over 200 children and adults. The family fun day once […]
Kalan Wilson pulled teammate Landyn Coyle with all his might during a “Mr. Dress-Up Relay” race at “SnOasis 5” here Saturday.
Duane Hicks Town council is getting closer to balancing its 2017 operating budget–having whittled the deficit down to $12,070. At its latest budget meeting Monday, council adjusted its commercial and large industrial vacant and excess land tax reduction rates. Being able to adjust those rates is a new tool municipalities […]
Duane Hicks A new modular home delivered to a lot at the Huffman Court subdivision here was being assembled Friday. The home, which was shipped here in two sections, was lifted onto its foundation by a crane by a Lakewood Custom Homes crew. Roofing and siding work had to be […]
Duane Hicks With your generosity, you can help make a family’s house their home. The Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope is helping to ensure that women and children in Fort Frances and the surrounding area have a home that’s equipped with basic furnishings. Under its new “From Our […]
Press Release Four distinct groups are at the heart of the Northwestern Health Unit’s recently-released four-year strategic plan. Indigenous people, children and youth, seniors, and vulnerable populations (such as those living on low income, racial minorities, and the LGBT2SQ+ community) were identified as priority populations as part of its recent […]
Donne Wiebe of Kenora was the $75 winner in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts cash calendar draw for March. The $50 winners for March included Bob Miller (Fort Frances), Mel Jack (Emo), Heather Olsther (Barwick), Sandra Williams (Stratton), Carol Fadden (Sleeman), and Joan Mathieu (Sioux Narrows). Also winning […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre still may face a cut to its budget for 2017, which potentially could result in reduced hours of operation there. But town council seems to have soften its stance somewhat since its Feb. 21 budget meeting–and a large reason for that likely is […]
Josh Dittaro aimed for the holes in the snowman board while playing “Frosty Toss” during “SnOasis 5” here Saturday.
