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The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 held a general meeting on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., brought to order by President Josie Miller. The meeting was attended by 17 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed member Charlotte Calder, and the group’s Sept birthday – Alfreda Easton […]

The Tour De Fort revealed a lineup of six shows on Sun. Oct. 3 in an online launch event. This year’s series will bring some old favourites and some new faces. There are several changes to the Tour De Fort series this year. Including the fact that there will be […]

Fort Frances residents no longer have to travel out of town to get hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Lift is a new business located on 306 Scott St., owned and managed by Kathy McKenzie, a longtime employee at La Verendrye General Hospital’s dialysis unit. McKenzie will not be the […]

The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is getting ready to host yet another Trunk or Treat on Halloween. The library will also be accepting candy donations. When a household gives candy to the library, they are given back a sign to put behind their window, directing trick or treaters […]

Last Wednesday the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual awards to businesses and employees throughout the region. Causeway Insurance owner John Homer provided the laughs as MC and La Place Rendez-Vous provided the meal and banquet hall as the Chamber handed out 11 awards to businesses and […]

A ceremony of healing for the families, survivors and those impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis, was held on Monday morning. The ceremony was held at Seven Oaks, and was attended by 30 individuals. A circle of people surrounded the drummers, as words of […]

At its annual meeting held September 27, the Board of Directors of Riverside Foundation for Health Care appointed Paul Brunetta to the position of Chair of the Boar. Paul has been on the Board since 2018 and has acted as Vice-Chair since 2019. Paul replaces Delaine McLeod who served as […]

Derek Turcotte of Couchiching First Nation, is celebrating after winning a $100,000 top prize with INSTANT $100,000 JACKPOT. Derek remained in shock over his first big win as he picked up his cheque at the OLG Prize Centre. He was excited to recount the story of his win. “I like […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, time is running out to contribute to the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The Bargain Shop, in Fort Frances, is currently holding their annual food drive. Items can be purchased in the store to be donated to The Salvation Army, to assist in making Thanksgiving […]

Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 29 has been able to resume darts, pool and cribbage, while observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Veronica Davis, bookkeeper and office manager, said they had their first general meeting in 20 months yesterday. The last one they had was in January 2020. “I’m glad […]