Union members in the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) are preparing for work-to-rule strike action before the end of the month. In a press release, the ETFO announced it will begin work-to-rule action on Nov. 26 in an effort to send a message to the Ontario government. “This strike […]
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Council lauded the Rainy Lake Gymnastic Academy’s grand opening that was held last Wednesday at the Memorial Sports Centre Auditorium. The sport has been absent from the community for a long time, and Mayor June Caul said during Tuesday evening’s council meeting she was thrilled to see it return in […]
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Next Wednesday (Nov. 20), the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce (FFCC) will be holding its general meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. This meeting is open to all members in good standing. The meeting will open at 11:30 a.m. with Fort Frances town councillor Douglas […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa today to try to leverage his party’s position in a minority government. “For us we want to make sure that we deliver real action for fighting the climate crisis, we want to make sure that we […]
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There continues to be a lot of public interest in the Fort Frances Senior Centre board’s deliberations surrounding the feasibility of moving the current centre to the town’s former day care building, according to Coun. Wendy Brunetta. Coun. Brunetta, who serves on the senior centre board, said Tuesday evening they […]
Ken Kellar Capt. Donald Matheson spoke to students of St. Michael’s school during their Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday. Capt. Matheson spoke about the importance of Remembrance Day and honouring historical and contemporary veterans, as well as thanking those service members who are called to assist in peace time.
Ken Kellar FFHS student Wendy Danylchuk, above left, graced the audience with her performance of Sara Bareilles’ “She Used to be Mine,” while above right, Lilly Wyder took to the stage with a ukulele to perform Anthony Amorim’s “2004” during the high school’s production of “What’s the Difference?: A Musical […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie goalie Darian Klem got his paddle down to deny a scoring chance for his Kenora Broncos’ opponent during Fort High’s 13-0 rout in the NorWOSSA regular season-opener for both teams on Tuesday evening in Kenora. Klem was solid when called upon and turned aside every shot he […]
Ken Kellar United Native Friendship Centre executive director Sheila McMahon, left, sat with Dick Bird as he told the assembled audience at the Fort Frances Senior Centre about his experience as part of the residential school system yesterday. The senior centre held an information session to give members a chance […]
Seven Generations Education Institute culinary students Melanie Mosher, left, Kaiu Hoaglans, and Lantana Linklater worked together to cook up a crepe suzette last Wednesday during the United Native Friendship Centre’s career fair at the Circle of Life Building. The students talked to attendees about the school’s program while cooking them […]
Dave Ogilvie Mayor Harold McQuaker, accompanied by his granddaughter, Karsyn, placed a wreath at the Emo cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony there Monday. A large group of local residents, as well as the staff and students of Donald Young School, attended the service. Thanks goes out to the 908 […]
Ken Kellar Kim Cornell flexed his auctioneering muscles during the Friends of the Museum’s annual fundraising gala on Thursday night. A number of items were donated to the gala to be auction prizes, including a handmade wooden bar from Eric and Caren Fagerdahl.
