From the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a call for assistance at a residence in the Lakeview Trailer Park yesterday morning. When they arrived, they found two deceased people in the residence. Their identities are not being released at this time pending positive identification and notification of […]
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Duane Hicks Library and town representatives were slated to meet this afternoon to begin discussing potential ways to reduce the library’s budget this year. Library CEO Caroline Goulding and board member Kerry Zucchiatti made a presentation at yesterday afternoon’s budget meeting, during which they expressed concerns over a possible $26,000 […]
Staff Plans are in the works for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Business & Community Expo, which will take place April 21-22. The event will be held at the Fort Frances Curling Club for a second year after last year saw more vendors and greater attendance with the […]
Staff Feb. 28 marked Rare and Genetic Disease Day and students at St. Michael’s School here were dressed in blue in recognition of a fellow student. Students assembled in the gym Tuesday morning to learn more about Laura Ahrens and her rare disease, CDKL5. Mrs. Wood, the classroom teacher, and […]
Staff If you didn’t make it to any of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s information sessions last week, don’t fret–you still can have your input. The Foundation is asking district residents to fill out an online survey, which can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/P2DHNGH The brief survey asks: •your level […]
Duane Hicks The local Masonic Lodge (Granite Lodge 446) has given a thumb’s up to “Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight”–an exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum that runs through the end of March. An open house for the exhibit, which explores some of the symbolism and history that […]
Staff While the temperature is supposed to be rather mild on Saturday, there is “SnO” way the Friends of Fort Frances Museum won’t hold their annual family fun day. “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!” is set to go March 4 from noon-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to welcome back Randy Noojin performing an encore performance of “Hard Travelin’ with Woody.” This one-man multimedia play showcasing the music and artworks of Woody Guthrie, written and performed by actor/playwright Noojin, will make its way back to the […]
Press Release Some 354 Confederation College students received 454 scholarships, bursaries, and awards totalling $190,255 at the annual Awards Recognition Reception last Wednesday. The students were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement. In addition, the event provided an opportunity for students and the college community to thank donors […]
Press Release Ontario is reviewing the rules for buying and selling tickets online to give fans a fair shot at getting tickets to see their favourite team, musical act, or theatrical performance. Event tickets mostly are bought and sold online. While this has given fans more options, it also means […]
Staff The first rehearsal for this year’s Easter cantata is scheduled for March 20 at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship. Diane Maxey, who once again will be directing the choir, is asking those interested in participating to contact her beforehand at 274-7309. Maxey is ordering CDs and songbooks […]
Duane Hicks With town council considering cutting the library budget, and possibly necessitating a reduction of its hours of operation, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has asked the public to let it know why the library is so special to them. And the response has been overwhelmingly positive. […]
