FORT FRANCES—Students at J. W. Walker School here participated in the fifth-annual “Megaconference Jr.” last Thursday—a world-wide videoconference where students give presentations focusing on academic and cultural issues. “Megaconference Jr., now in its fifth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world […]
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While one normally associates the library with a place where peace and quiet in the pursuit of knowledge is highly-valued, rock ’n roll, dancing, and having good old-fashioned fun was the name of the game at the “Rockin’ for the Library” social here Saturday night. The fundraiser netted nearly $13,000 […]
Property thefts continue to plague the entire Rainy River District. Simply locking up your property can prevent many thefts. Avoid leaving articles in your vehicle that entice thieves. Items such as wallets, purses, phones, and portable audio equipment should never be left in a vehicle. These are just some of […]
While the local Chamber of Commerce’s 20th-annual home and leisure show won’t take place until May 2-3, registrations already are coming in as organizers work out more and more of the details. Chamber officer manager Dawn Booth said late yesterday that 20 exhibitors have registered, which is close to one-third […]
The Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund for the sixth-straight year, and those local groups and service clubs planning on applying for a share have until next Friday (Feb. 29) to do so. Town secretary Lori Pattison reported no applications had been turned […]
In response to the incident that occurred last week, the Rainy River District School Board would like to reassure students, parents, and community members that a safe and respectful learning and teaching environment is paramount. The board is very concerned about the respect and value of all cultures within its […]
With 20 great prizes up for grabs and an exciting evening of music, food, and dancing, tickets still available for both the “Building for the Future” elimination raffle and the “Rockin’ for the Library” social event tomorrow night. But Fort Frances Public Library head librarian Margaret Sedgwick stressed if people […]
The Muskie senior boys’ basketball squad now knows who they’ll face in the NWOSSAA playoffs, which open tomorrow night at the “Fish Tank.” The Churchill Trojans finished off the Westgate Tigers 55-50 in a see-saw thriller Tuesday night to capture the Thunder Bay city crown two games to one. The […]
The public will be able to get more information on—and provide input into—the Namakan River hydro development project, being proposed by the Ojibway Power and Energy Group (OPEG), during an open house here tonight. The purpose of the session, which will run from 7-9 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous, is […]
A women’s healing conference is being held March 3-6 at the Nanicost gymnasium here. This event is hosted by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc. Counseling Unit and funded by the United Church Healing Fund. This conference is open to all women interested in healing focusing on both […]
The Fort Frances OPP has been notified there may be an increase in counterfeit bills in our region. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit has identified a number of counterfeit $20 and $5 bills that, at first glance, appear legitimate. A closer inspection of the currency, however, will […]
The third-annual Women’s Health Symposium is in the works and organizers are looking for exhibitors to participate in the event—which this year is entitled “Indulge, Inspire, Inform, and Go Green.” Potential exhibitors are urged to submit their booth registration and information to committee members well in advance of the event, […]
