Duane Hicks A new town council is preparing to be sworn-in next month but they won’t be the only fresh faces seen around local municipal meeting tables in the coming term. The town is accepting applications from qualified residents to serve on various boards and committees until Nov. 21 and […]
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Duane Hicks Laura Gosse, community engagement co-ordinator for the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre, showed off a set of paddles made and donated by Friends of the Museum members Eric Fagerdahl during the live auction. One paddle has an image of the “Hallett” burned into it while the other […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit reports a first case of influenza has been confirmed in the region. Having one positive case means that there are other, non-lab tested cases in the area. Influenza cases this early in the season are rare, and the health unit is urging everyone to […]
Duane Hicks Diane Clifford, left, Val Calder, and Min Crowe had a friendly chat as music played and festive laughter filled the air on the main floor of the museum Thursday evening during “Novemberfest.”
Duane Hicks The Christmas parade here will be held in December this year–as well as on a different day of the week and at a different time of day. Following the theme, “Christmas at the Movies,” the parade is set to go at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2–a change […]
Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Nov. 8-14: •Nov. 8–7:12 a.m. and 4:43 p.m. •Nov. 9–7:13 a.m. and 4:41 p.m. •Nov. 10–7:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. •Nov. 11–7:16 a.m. and 4:38 p.m. •Nov. 12–7:18 a.m. and 4:37 p.m. •Nov. 13–7:20 a.m. and 4:36 p.m. •Nov. 14–7:21 a.m. and […]
Duane Hicks Jordie Baird performed songs throughout most of the evening, only take short breaks for the stein-holding contests and live auction.
Duane Hicks The appeal of German desserts made upstairs at the museum a popular stop for the those attending “Novemberfest.” Here, Jason and Barb Kabel each indulged their sweet tooth.
Sam Odrowski Lori Maki, left, Lisa Belluz, Jacquee Loerzel, Tyson Dennis, Coun. June Caul, and Mayor Roy Avis held up the bright purple “Shine the Light” flag before it was raised in front of the Civic Centre on Thursday morning. The “Shine the Light” campaign is meant to bring the […]
Duane Hicks Debbie Collett was dressed in the spirit of the event as she enjoyed a plate of Bavarian fare. Flint House served up a smorgasbord of tasty food, ranging from bratwurst and Black Forest ham to soft pretzels and cheese dip.
“Lest we forget” is as synonymous with Remembrance Day as the poppy. First and foremost, the simple, three-word phrase–which Wikipedia says first was used in a 1897 poem written by Rudyard Kipling entitled “Recessional”–is a poignant reminder to all of us to never forget the brave men and women who […]
Jamie Mountain Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson, Legion member Rod Davis, and Mayor Roy Avis held up the poppy flag before raising it ain front of the Civic Centre last on Wednesday. The flag is a symbol of remembrance and recognition for the sacrifices made by those who fought […]
