The survey distributed Nov. 1 as part of a recreation and leisure study of Fort Frances has seen a fair response so far, said Jim Cumming, who sits on the town’s recreation advisory committee. About 350 surveys turned in, Cumming noted Thursday morning. “We’re beginning to get a sizable sample,” […]
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Local Canada Safeway employees will hold the first major fundraiser for their recently-adopted charity of the year—Fort Frances Crime Stoppers—this Saturday. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., local “celebrities” will be bagging groceries and encouraging customers to “top up” their bills, with the difference going to Crime Stoppers to help purchase playground […]
Dec. 5, 2004 has been designated International Volunteer Day, when volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their dedication. This year, Volunteer Canada is focusing on ordinary people who make extraordinary contributions. Individuals who inspire other people to take time and join in helping to build community spirit. […]
A Couchiching First Nation family is looking for a little help after their home was severely damaged in an early-morning fire Nov. 14. “The whole roof is gone. The insulation fell through and landed on everything,” said Desiree Alfred, who fled the trailer along with her husband, Cory Morrisseau, and […]
A former chair of the Northwest Catholic District School Board is upset it has refused his request to receive a petition he is circulating regarding the hiring of the director of education’s husband for a position at the board. “I’m very displeased by the decision of the board. I’m totally […]
The Town of Fort Frances recognized its retirees and employees who have reached 25 years of service, as well as 2004 “Citizen of the Year” Joyce Gosselin, at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. “I appreciate Fort Frances very much. It is my town,” Gosselin […]
Tom Rakow does not come across as your typical deer hunter. He looks the part, all right—medium height, fairly stocky build, with a thick black beard. And if you look in his eyes, you’ll see a light shining—not unlike the kind you see in a deer hunter’s eyes when that […]
A 14-year-old runaway was returned home safely Wednesday thanks to due diligence exercised by Canada Border Services Agency officers at the port of entry at Fort Frances. Late that afternoon, a vehicle with Kansas plates carrying an adult male and a 14-year-old female tried to enter Canada at Fort Frances. […]
Thunder Bay firm Kuch Stephenson Gibson Malo Architects and Engineer (KSGM) have brought home a second prestigious award in just as many months. The firm received the “Green by Design” Award for Ecole secondaire de La Vérendrye/Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales in Thunder Bay at Tuesday night’s […]
About 185 people from across the district packed the Chapple Community Centre in Barwick last Friday evening for the annual Chapple Heritage fall supper. The dinner has been a regular fixture in the community for many years, but this time it was different. Traditionally held in October as a fundraiser […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board discussed the possibility of expanding its religious education course at the high school level at its regular meeting last night. The board currently offers night classes in religious education in Fort Frances and Dryden. The course requires no prerequisite and is an approved high […]
A former Rainy River resident now living in Winnipeg has published a book dealing with leadership challenges facing young people, particularly in the Christian community. Jamie Arpin-Ricci was born and raised in Rainy River. He recalls trips into Fort Frances with his grandfather, Lenard Ricci, the former publisher of the […]
