Staff Everyone is invited out to the Métis Hall here this Tuesday (Sept. 9) for a gathering and breakfast to mark International FASD Awareness Day. “The group that founded it, what they did was on the ninth day of the ninth month at 9:09 a.m., they rang bells,” explained Ashlee […]
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Staff There will be four more names on the ballot for the Oct. 27 municipal election. June Caul and Eric Fagerdahl filed their nomination papers today, while incumbent Coun. Doug Kitowski filed his nomination papers yesterday, along with newcomer Joe Kneisz. They bring the total number of candidates running for […]
Duane Hicks The number of candidates running for town council has risen to nine after incumbent Paul Ryan filed his name yesterday. Coun. Ryan, who is wrapping up his second four-year term on council, said there’s unfinished business he wants to see through. “I’ve been heavily-involved in the issues that […]
Staff What are you doing next Wednesday evening? Why not travel back in time for some World War I-era entertainment? The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Fort Frances Museum are hoping to sell more tickets to “Soldiers of Song,” a tribute to the “Dumbells.” […]
Duane Hicks Trevor Torseth could find his big break on Crackle. The Fort Frances native is playing a role in “Sequestered,” a new series debuting in Canada on the multi-platform video-streaming network on Oct. 14. According to Crackle, the premise of the 12-episode series is: “Twelve jurors struggle to decide […]
Haley Anderson If the countless “sold” signs perched on yards around town mean anything, then surely they’re a clear sign of the torrid real estate market here. As the local economy continues on its uncertain path, real estate seemingly is unaffected as demand for housing maintains its high in what […]
Duane Hicks Decisions, decisions. With two candidates running for mayor and eight vying for the six seats on town council, the number of choices Fort Frances voters will have when they mark their ballots next month continues to grow. Dan Belluz and Ed Haglund were the most recent to file […]
Heather Latter With another school year now underway, the “Kiss ’N Ride” programs implemented at J.W. Walker, Robert Moore, and St. Francis last year will continue as a convenient, safe, and efficient procedure for dropping off and picking up children. Results from a community survey conducted at the end of […]
Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people now are vying for the six council seats up for grabs. Incumbent […]
Staff The Student Leadership Council at Fort Frances High School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s “Recognition of Excellence” during its regular meeting tonight at the Education Centre here (board office). The council, which strives to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students and staff […]
Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people are now vying for the six council seats. Incumbent councillors John Albanese […]
Press Release Literacy success rates continue to improve in Ontario elementary schools with each passing year. Grade 3 math achievement rates have remained the same, although they have dropped again for students in Grade 6. A review of Grade 6 student math responses shows students consistently do best demonstrating their […]
