Heather Latter Janine Lange had the idea of opening a salon for men since she was in hair school. Now she’s thrilled to open the doors of CrossHairs Cuts for Men at 262 Church St. (in the basement). “It’s always something that’s been in the back of my head,” Lange […]
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Duane Hicks Fort Frances Little Theatre has a new home. As of Dec. 1, the troupe not only will be able to store its props and stage equipment at Knox United Church here, but perform on the stage at McMillan Hall, as well. Cathy Richards of Little Theatre said the […]
Heather Latter A group of students in Fort Frances is working towards completing the Pre-Technology (Electrical) Ontario Certificate program being offered by Confederation College in partnership with Hydro One. But the college is offering the program again next year and is looking to recruit people from the north to apply. […]
Heather Latter Words of praise rang out Saturday for the organizers of the inaugural “Dash 4 Diabetes” held on the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s trails at Rocky Inlet. “Great event,” enthused participant Tammy Riordon on the event’s Facebook page. “Great organization and wonderful team of volunteers. “Thank you for […]
Heather Latter Over the past week, donations to the “Families for Families” refugee family fundraiser have continued to pour in, with the tally jumping from $16,000 to $28,000. “It’s so great to see,” enthused committee chair Kathy Mueller, noting they’re well on their way to the $35,000 goal. Mueller was […]
Duane Hicks It looks like Santa will be riding in style during the Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade on Nov. 28. A call for donations to help repair Santa’s sleigh was met with overwhelming support from local businesses and residents, who donated more than twice the amount needed. “We got […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board is set to bring back the “Faceless Doll” project first introduced to St. Francis School students here last November by the Métis Nation of Ontario. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit co-ordinator Michelle Tymkin, along with Catholicity co-ordinator Amy LaFroy, will make a presentation […]
Duane Hicks Fr. Victor De Gagné, left, and Deacon Bob Grynol were among the several hundred people who attended the C.W.L.’s Christmas tea and bazaar yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church. There were handmade crafts and baked goods, as well as special draws, a silent auction, jewellery/sewing tables, and a […]
Duane Hicks Plans are underway for the third-annual “Festival of Frost,” which will take place in downtown Fort Frances on Saturday, Nov. 28. As such, the Shops on Scott (formerly known as the BIA) is looking for more groups, clubs, and businesses to participate and help make the event bigger […]
Staff Town council passed a bylaw at its meeting Monday night to authorize the delivery of marriage solemnization services through the office of the Clerk for the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances. This bylaw replaces the current marriage bylaw to include updated language and be generic (i.e., it […]
Press Release The Rainycrest Auxiliary is pleased to remind district residents that the popular “Vendor Blender” sale will be back again this year. It will be held next Saturday (Nov. 21) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Rainycrest. The forced cancellation of Rainycrest’s annual fall tea due, to a respiratory illness […]
Duane Hicks Plans for the annual “Community Christmas Parade,” set for Nov. 28, are shaping up nicely. But one key element needs some help: Santa’s sleigh. “The situation is that Santa’s float is in disrepair,” parade organizer Scott Turvey-Krienke told the Times this morning. As such, monetary donations are needed […]
