Sam Odrowski A small group of dedicated women have banded together over the past two years to create Canada Day activities here. The Fun in the Sun committee said the level of activity at Point Park on Canada Day has gone from just 35 people the year before they took […]
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Press Release The Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan is pleased to exhibit the works of two artists, Janette Payne, in a show entitled “Phases,” and Gayle Buzzi with her creations in an exhibit called “Illusions of Nature.” Through mixed media, visitors will be able to connect with various art forms–from ceramics […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care, in conjunction with Riverside Health Care, is pleased to announce that Allison Erin Cox has accepted the position of Foundation director. Cox brings knowledge and proven success in developing and implementing best practices in fundraising and community engagement. She currently is employed […]
Jamie Mountain Guest speakers Jackie McCormick and Trevor Bonot offered words of encouragement for all the athletes attending the OFSAA curling banquet last night in the Fort High gym. The Stratton-born siblings, who earned a silver medal together at the world mixed curling championships in Champéry, Switzerland back in October, […]
Sam Odrowski Millie Witherspoon enjoyed participating in the blanket-making workshop last Wednesday afternoon at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. People from Fort Frances and the surrounding area came together to make blankets as well as socialize.
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances Little Theatre is staging Tim Firth’s British play, “Calendar Girls,” at Knox United Church here from April 12-15. The play, based on a true story, first performed in 2009. “Calendar Girls” is a comedy, with members of Fort Frances Little Theatre saying it’s about friendship, love, […]
Press Release The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and Mitaanjigamiing First Nation on Monday announced the final settlement of an outstanding land claim stemming from events that took place more than 140 years ago. Achieved through negotiations, the settlement will add roughly 1,646 hectares (4,069 acres) of provincial […]
Duane Hicks Exactly how much will it cost to put a road in, as well as water and sewer infrastructure in the ground, at the proposed Erin Crescent subdivision? The town won’t be finding out this year. Town council voted to take the phase one work out of its 2018 […]
For the second time in 12 months, Fort Frances once again is hosting a provincial high school showdown–this time welcoming 34 rinks, including two others from right here in Rainy River District, for the OFSAA boys’ and girls’ curling championships. Action got underway early this morning at the Fort Frances […]
Press Release Premier Kathleen Wynne yesterday announced Ontario’s plan to make prescription drugs free for people 65 and over, ensuring millions of people can afford the care they need. Through an expansion of OHIP+, more than 4,400 prescription drugs will be available free of charge to everyone 65 and over. […]
Staff With the 2018 municipal budget close to being completed, many residential property owners here can expect to see a decrease on their tax bills this year. Town council all but put the stamp on its operating budget during a meeting late Monday afternoon. The budget shows a shortfall of […]
Sam Odrowski Janice Marshall, left, and Gayle Ikola celebrated St Patrick’s Day by attending the “Baked Potato Bar” fundraiser dinner at the Church of the Holy Spirit here. Admission was a free-will offering for the church’s outreach projects in the local community, with about 40 people turning out to celebrate […]
