The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is pleased to announce that the library will be extending our open hours beginning tomorrow, Tuesday December 1, 2020. We will be open to the public on Tuesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be […]
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Barb Everett
Publicity
Publicity
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Nov 11/20 with 27 members in attendance. Meeting was also streamed on line on the Legion Ladies facebook. Meeting was brought to order at 7 p.m. by President Josie Miller Election of Officers for the 2021 year: President – Josie […]
Ken Kellar photo Mayor June Caul, right, makes a speech to a small gathering of friends and family on Monday, to honour Citizen of the Year, Gaby Hanzuk. Caul has volunteered alongside Hanzuk over the years with the annual Christmas supper. Hanzuk has also been an integral part of the […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In an unusual year, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the people who go above and beyond to help others. That was the message at the small ceremony that officially bestowed Fort Frances’ citizen of the year Gabby Hanzuk with her recognition and plaque. The ceremony was held outside […]
Facebook photo After 41 years as the owner of Fort Floral, Brad Hogan has decided to retire. His last day is January 17. Although a retirement party isn’t possible, his family is hoping residents will share memories and pictures, for a retirement video
Natali Trivuncic
Staff writer
Staff writer
Flowers are a language of their own. They are used to articulate moments of celebration, milestones and even loss. They are a gesture of kindness and for 41 years, Brad Hogan, the owner of Fort Floral, has been extending that kindness through his flower shop to members in the Rainy […]
Press release
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Clifford Bull, newly elected Chief of Lac Seul First Nation on his successful election on November 13. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Clifford Bull on his election to the position of Chief in Lac Seul First Nation,” said […]
NWIA Photo Award-winning beader Caitlyn Bird made a guest apeparance at online beading circle BYOBeads. The Zoom sessions are open to beaders, from beginner to expert.
With Christmas fast approaching, service clubs, charities and businesses are busy organizing ways for the community to provide for those in need. Here’s a listing of ways to give this holiday season: A Toy Drive will take place on Friday, December 4, at the UNFC Circle of Life Centre, 616 […]
Adam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Virtual events provide space for Indigenous artists to meet, collaborate A group of like-minded artists—both professional and amateur— connect for two-hours, twice-a-month in a Zoom session to learn about traditional and contemporary beadwork. The BYOBeads Beading Circle, which takes place on alternating Thursdays each month, allows a space to gather […]
Diane Ross, second from left, is the first winner of the Riverside Foundation’s monthly 50-50 draw. Myron Romaniuk, Gillons CEO, left, Trevor Fitzgerald, Gillons Sr VP Personal Insurance and Tyler Cousineau (far right) Account Executive Personal Insurance were on hand to present her with the prize. Tickets are on sale […]
Press release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the first monthly Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Diane Ross of Fort Frances. The draw was made on November 30 at 11 a.m. A lifetime resident of Fort Frances, Ross was in shock to receive the news […]
