Jamie Mountain Mackinnley McCormick, Marley Wrolstad, Mya McFarling, Emma Rea Pattison, and Bria McFarling were all birds of a feather while holding hands in performing to the “Rio” movie theme during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, this year entitled “A Netflix Night,” held Saturday night and again Sunday […]
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Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is expecting to have a more open line of communication with Resolute Forest Products going forward. Mayor Roy Avis wrote a letter to new Resolute CEO and president Yves Laflamme last month, and the company has been very responsive. Mayor Avis told the […]
The lead-up to June’s provincial election took another twist with word that local resident Matt Soprovich, who announced in March he was seeking the NDP nomination for Kenora-Rainy River riding, was disqualified from running by party brass in Toronto. The reason? According to a lengthy release issued by Mr. Soprovich […]
Duane Hicks Lilith Scott, left, Georgia Sisco, Laila Barnard, and Layla Hunter danced to “Please Mr. Postman.”
Duane Hicks Ever want to put someone you know behind bars and raise money for a good cause at the same time? The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions are giving you that chance. The club will hold its annual “Bail or Jail” fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. […]
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It’s back to the drawing board. Town council on Monday night voted 3-2 against a recommendation to keep the current pricing method for the installation of sewer and water services for properties in Fort Frances, meaning the issue once again will be referred back to the Operations and Facilities executive […]
Light snow is likely tonight, with a possible accumulation of one-three cm (up to just over an inch). Look for an overnight low of minus-four C (24 F) and light northeast winds. Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of four (39) and low around […]
Press Release The Sunset Country Regional Science Fair was held Saturday at Fort Frances High School. Students from the Rainy River District School Board, the Northwest Catholic District School Board, and the Keewatin Patricia District School Board took part. The winners in the junior division were 1. Jorja Renelli (KPDSB) […]
Duane Hicks Olivia Eldridge danceed to Mary Wells’ “My Guy” as a solo number during the “Magic of Motown.”
Dear editor and friends: These last few weeks have been an exciting time for me. Since announcing my intention to seek the NDP nomination in Kenora-Rainy River, I was fortunate to get a great deal of support and encouragement right from the start. People in our region are ready for […]
Duane Hicks Graduating Dancemakers’ student Raegen Woodgate danced with humour and flair to Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” last Thursday evening during the “Magic of Motown.”
Press Release Henriette Verhoef, who passed away last Oct. 10, was honoured by receiving two awards from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors at its annual general meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario on March 1. The Northwest Regional Group of Ontario Land Surveyors in Northwestern Ontario nominated her for both […]
