Staff Calling all local artists! Organizers of the Fort Frances Folk Festival are holding a contest for members of the public to design its official logo. “We want a small, to the point image that represents the folk festival, music, small town, tall grasses, collective love, any and everything you […]
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Staff With Good Friday coming up April 2, those who plan to attend the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s annual breakfast that morning can get their tickets now. Kiwanian Dr. Robert Lidkea said this year’s breakfast will start at 8 a.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets, which cost $8 each, are […]
Staff Those planning to attend the annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner this Sunday (March 7) had best get their tickets right now as organizers report only about 10 left as of today. Joelle Blanc of La Place Rendez-Vous said that up until recently, all the tickets were spoken for. But […]
Erin Pawlikowski As environmental awareness becomes ever more popular in day-to-day living practices, it isn’t hard to initiate a conversation amongst your peers and family about any given “green” topic. As a student in Ecosystem Management Technology, I have taken a personal interest and made a lifestyle choice towards sustainability, […]
Press Release Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty is hosting a series of town hall meetings to hear from the public regarding the 2010/11 federal budget, which is being tabled tomorrow afternoon in the House of Commons. Rafferty changed the timing of this year’s meetings until after the budget presentation […]
Press Release Come check out all the fun at the “Best Start Hub” outreach sites! Our programs are filled with exciting activities for parents, caregivers, and families with children, with days, hours, and locations that are convenient to all. Programs are free of charge! On Monday and Friday, our “Play […]
Press Release La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances recently hosted a “mock” consultation to highlight a new virtual program it is establishing that will help people who experience a stroke survive its debilitating effects. Called “Telestroke,” it uses live, two-way television and digital image transfer to “connect” local stroke patients […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce the Ministry of Education has approved an additional trustee for the next election, which will increase the current complement to eight trustees from seven. The Northwest Catholic District School Board and the Atikokan Roman Catholic Separate School Board […]
Staff The local Wal-Mart is encouraging schools from across the district to enter for a chance to be “adopted” by the store for the upcoming year. To enter, schools can send in a letter explaining why they should be chosen, including a wish list of things they might need for […]
Staff Topping up funds collected during its annual Christmas tree pick-up, the Fort Frances Fire Brigade has donated $1,000 to local charities. Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said the brigade recently held a vote and decided to donate $500 each to the local Salvation Army and to David’s Deli, the […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board this year is promoting the Student Leadership Development Program. The board is proud to recognize our students who are showing strong leadership and commitment to creating social justice projects in their schools. Teacher Meghan Haley accompanied two student leaders from Our Lady […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has provided the following information on wolves: Wolves are shy and generally avoid humans. However, they can lose their fear of humans when they learn to associate us and our surroundings with easily-available food. When this happens, wolves may become visible during daylight hours. They […]
