The Voyageur Lions, in partnership with CBC Radio, will ring in the holiday season with a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” this Sunday (Nov. 25) at Knox United Church. Starting at 7 p.m., the reading will feature Heather McLeod, co-host of “Voyage North” on CBC Radio Thunder […]
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The Fort Frances Fire Department was called to both the Riverwalk Condominiums and Rose Manor within minutes of each other yesterday evening. Firefighters were called to the condos around 6:15 p.m. after a fire alarm went off there, the department said. After investigation, it was determined the alarm was set […]
Fifty smokers in Fort Frances could get the help they need to quit smoking with free nicotine replacement therapy. By participating in the STOP study (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients), eligible smokers will receive 10 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy as gum, patches, or inhalers. The STOP study, conducted […]
For most, Christmas is a time of anticipation—a time when the world seems a little brighter. For many children in Fort Frances and Rainy River District, however, this is not the case. Instead of that bright excitement, they face disappointment; the simple joy of having a gift to open or […]
Living by the motto “Volunteering is the tax you pay for living in a good community,” Dr. Robert Lidkea has been a dedicated volunteer since he came to Fort Frances in 1952. After 55 years of service, and with no sign of stopping now, Dr. Lidkea was honoured as by […]
The local Business Improvement Association has been trying to make the 50th-annual “Parade of Lights” this coming Saturday a parade to remember—and it looks like they’ll get their wish. “I’ve had more people register this year that I ever have,” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson enthused yesterday. “It’s very impressive, and […]
After staging a second successful “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” back in January, the local Alzheimer’s Society once again is planning a fundraiser with the focus on food. Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society for the Kenora/Rainy River districts, said Monday she’s already started organizing the dinner, which […]
A long-standing tradition will continue on Dec. 25 as the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau has begun planning for its 20th-annual community Christmas dinner. Community dinner committee co-ordinator Josie Patrick said yesterday she’s sent out letters to local businesses and services clubs asking them to again support the popular event. “All […]
FORT FRANCES—On behalf of a small group in his town, Atikokan Mayor Dennis Brown addressed members of the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team on Tuesday asking for their support of a proposal for an addictions treatment centre there. “Since the number of youth involved in illicit narcotics and […]
FORT FRANCES—Mark Heyens of Stratton and Jamie Pryde of Fort Frances both have proved you don’t have to be from the city to become a fashion model. Separately, the early twenty-somethings have begun to establish careers in modelling, travelling anywhere from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, and China and doing […]
At last night’s meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, Our Lady of the Way School principal Brendan Hyatt and teacher Kevin Knutsen briefly discussed the Daily Physical Education program there, which recently earned them national recognition. Knutsen applied for the Recognition Award Program through the Canadian Association for […]
FORT FRANCES—Although it doesn’t seem like there is a problem with homelessness in the area, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board was updated on the Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program at its meeting last Thursday night. Formerly known as the Provincial Homelessness Fund, the Ministry of Community and Social […]
