The flag of the Town of Fort Frances incorporates the community’s crest with the turbine generating electricity, and the evergreen tree. It is a historic representation of the community that owes its growth and prosperity to first lumber, and then paper. The paper mill was built here on […]
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Dear editor, Fort Frances has an outstanding fastball team (the Sight & Sound Wolves) who play in the Rainy River District Fastball League with heir home games taking place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Vanjura Stadium. This is a shout out to everyone who loves the game of baseball […]
Mr. Editor, This past Sunday, the Borderland Ensemble conducted an hour-long concert in the kiosk at Lions Park at the corner of Shevlin and Second Street. Their repertoire was easily listening, Maritime, folk, among many other favourites. A crowd assembled to listen to the group and enjoyed it. The Lions […]
Peacefully on Monday July 16, 2007, Ina Wilson of Barwick, Ont. passed away at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. Ina was born March 26, 1913 in Dobie Township, Ont. to the late William and Winnifred Scott. She operated the Barwick Café Store for over fifty years. Ina was […]
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Doris on July 17, 2007 at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg. Doris was predeceased by her husband Bill and son Dennis. She is survived by her sons Ted (Jennifer), David (Joanne) and daughter-in-law Sharon (nee Hastie); as well as […]
Muriel Kernene passed away at the Pelican Garden Nursing Home in Vera Beach, Fla. on Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the age of 88. Muriel was born in Winnipeg, Man. on August 14, 1918, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Costello. She will be greatly missed by her daughter […]
Shownoobinayziik, Moose Dodem It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, Jessie Joanne Smith. Jessie passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora, Ont., with family […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce Ronald “Ron” Leo Sinclair, 75, of 233 Elizabeth St. W., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday July 10, 2007 at his home. Ron was born Nov. 6, 1931 in Rainy River, Ont. to […]
Dear editor: Canada Day certainly ended in a blaze of glory! That is, if you were watching the fireworks display from any of the amazing vantage points along the riverbank near the Harbourage in Fort Frances. It was an absolutely breathtaking event! I am continually amazed by the effort put […]
Every parent knows how expensive it can be to register their children for the myriad of recreational activities offered in Fort Frances, but particularly minor hockey, figure skating, and swimming. If the initial fees aren’t bad enough, there’s the equipment to buy, as well as the additional expenses to […]
Robert Dennis Kivell, in his 74th year, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 with his wife at his side at the Emo Health Care Centre in Emo, Ont. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Reine (Wickman) Kivell, and her two children, Gary Ramstad and his wife, […]
