Staff Don’t stop voting! While the Fort Frances High School Medical Responders have garnered more than 8,000 votes so far in the Tbaytel For Good Community Fund, the public is urged to keep voting today through Monday to help them secure one of two $5,000 prizes. Residents can vote for […]
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Press Release The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday (June 5) in the lower-level meeting room at there. This was the last regular meeting until the new working year begins in September. The annual “Strawberry Social,” set for Thursday, June 14, completes the year. […]
Duane Hicks A 94-year-old lifelong volunteer was among the those honoured last Thursday evening during the Town of Fort Frances’ annual appreciation dinner at the arena auditorium. 2017 “Citizen of the Year” Evelyn Metke, first announced back in November, said she’s “overwhelmed” with being honoured as such by the community. […]
Press Release Cornell Farms in La Vallee is pleased to have Mark Reeves opening its 2018 barn concert series this Monday (June 11) beginning at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who loves R&B immediately will be inspired by Reeves’ infectious, dance-all-night groove thang. But there are profoundly beautiful moments here and unpretentious […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke told the audience at the town appreci-ation dinner last Thursday evening how honoured she is to be “Citizen of the Year 2017.”
Press Release Former Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation chief Gary Allen, currently executive director of Grand Council Treaty #3, has announced his intention to run for AFN Regional Chief for Ontario. Now a resident of Kenora, Allen is well-known in Grand Council Treaty #3. A trusted and respected figure in the area, […]
Duane Hicks Advanced voting last week showed the electorate in Kenora-Rainy River has been eager to have its say in the provincial election prior to election day tomorrow (June 7). “We had a really good turnout. I’d say we had the best turnout we’ve had,” local returning officer Ian Simpson […]
Press Release “Summer Art Week” returns to the Backus Community Centre in International Falls this month and will feature a Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre performance of “Pinocchio.” “Summer Art Week,” which runs June 18-23, allows children aged five-16 to explore their creative sides through a variety of classes. This years’ […]
Press Release On May 28, Riverside Health Care received a report from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Inspections Branch after a recent re-inspection of Rainycrest in Fort Frances. There were significant improvements, with five orders being lifted, though we still have some additional opportunities for improvement. We currently […]
Press Release Local Lions Club volunteers spent a second-consecutive year conducting eye screenings of students in Rainy River District School Board schools. The Rainy River District School Board appreciates the time and effort put forth by members of the Emo and District Lions Club, the Fort Frances Lions Club, the […]
Sam Odrowski District residents now can enjoy craft brewery flavour without driving to Kenora or Thunder Bay thanks to the recent opening of the Copper River Inn’s Taphouse and Grill here. The recent addition has equipped its new taproom with 25 different taps featuring 24 beers and one cider. Just […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Fort Frances Family Health Team and the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association have partnered for a six-week program focused on helping those who live with a chronic disease to live well. The free weekly workshops began May 22 and run until June 26. […]
