Duane Hicks ’Tis the season for giving—and there was no shortage of generosity here Friday night during the “Acts of Kindness” benefit at the Legion. The event raised $20,000 for the “Community Chest,” with more donations coming in the mail, noted co-organizer Tannis Drysdale. She called the event “a wonderful […]
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Staff The inaugural meeting of Fort Frances town council for the 2010-14 term will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Mayor Roy Avis, along with Couns. John Albanese, Andrew Hallikas, Ken Perry, Paul Ryan, Sharon Tibbs, and Rick Wiedenhoeft, will make their declaration of office and […]
the OPP On Friday around 4:30 p.m., Kenora OPP officers responded to an incident involving a snowmachine that had gone through the ice on Longpine Lake near Ingolf. The passenger was able to get out of the water while the operator was recovered by emergency workers and transported to Lake […]
Press Release The Joey Only Outlaw Band will be playing at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre here this Sunday (Dec. 5). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and up, with those under 12 free. […]
Staff Even though tonight’s “Acts of Kindness Benefit” at the local Legion is sold out, it’s still possible to be part of the sale/auction to help out the Fort Frances “Community Chest.” You can watch the auction via live feed at www.acts-of-kindness.ca (there is a link through the Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers and Fort Harmonies, with the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) as a lead organization, have received $11,500 in the latest round of grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The choral groups will use the money to purchase sound equipment, as well as a […]
Duane Hicks The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kettle campaign kicked off yesterday with Mayor Roy Avis taking the first shift of ringing the bells. But many more volunteers are needed to ring those bells up to Dec. 24, Capt. Marlene Sandoval stressed. She said not too many people have signed […]
Duane Hicks In recognition of his expertise in anaesthesia and emergency room procedures, as well as his commitment to teaching, Dr. Jason Shack was given an Award of Excellence by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). He was one of 17 Ontario physicians nominated by their peers for this […]
Staff The Canadian Diabetes Association’s “Clothesline” program continues to be popular here, with local drop box host “Share Bears” seeing 7,482 pounds of reusable items donated in the past year. The CDA’s major fundraiser is the collection of used clothing and household articles, and their resale through Value Village. The […]
Staff Candles will be lit once again here Dec. 6 as local residents gather to pay their respects to the victims of the “Montreal Massacre” as well as local women who have been victims of violence and abuse. “I think it will be quite a powerful event,” said Peggy Loyie, […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit reported it has been awarded unconditional accreditation from the Ontario Council on Community Health Accreditation (OCCHA). “This award demonstrates the commitment of the health unit to continuous quality improvement, and to providing effective and efficient public health programs and services,” explained OCCHA executive director […]
Press Release Once again this year, The UPS Store is participating in the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada “Star” program. Lillian, Sherri, and Kim at The UPS Store in Fort Frances would like to cover the store in stars for the holiday season. By giving a dollar to the Starlight Children’s […]
