Sam Odrowski A candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening at Knox United Church here to pay tribute to the tragic deaths of two local women who died 18 years ago at the hands of gender-based violence. Since the deaths of Melani Sutton and Deanna Daw in 2000, an event has […]
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Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board held its inaugural meeting last Tuesday evening at the Education Centre here. The trustees said their oaths before being sworn in, with Fort Frances trustees Raymond Roy and David Kircher later being acclaimed as board chair and vice-chair, respectively. “Thank you to […]
Marg Heyens of Emo won $50 in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for December. Linda McClymont of Kenora won $75 while fellow Kenora residents Irma Milko, Wendy Sutherland (twice), Hazel Larabie, Scott and Sheila Belair, Jim Burley, Kyle McIsaac, Ryan O’Connor, Marlean Keeley, Ginnie Hintz, […]
Duane Hicks District nursing students will be able to get their education closer to home starting next fall. Confederation College will be offering a fourth intake of the Community-Based Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program in September, 2019. The program, in partnership with Lakehead University, will be supported […]
Duane Hicks After almost 16 years with the town, treasurer Laurie Lindberg is retiring at month’s end. Mayor, council, and administration expressed thanks to Lindberg during Monday night’s regular meeting. Mayor June Caul said Lindberg “has been so invaluable to me to learn the ropes and to understand things” during […]
Duane Hicks Go jump in the lake! The Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances is looking for folks to brave the icy waters of Sand Bay on New Year’s Day for its annual “Polar Plunge.” The fundraiser once again will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 on […]
Duane Hicks Nearly one year after first arriving here in Borderland, the second family of Iraqi refugees has moved away to southern Ontario. Rami Canoon, his wife, Fivyan Shamoon, and their two daughters, Fbaana, seven, and Oryana, three, left for London, Ont. on Dec. 1. “They loved it here but […]
Submitted byJanet Lambert The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary held its December executive meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 4) in the small conference room at the hospital. Convener Janet Lambert reported the “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser held Dec. 9 at the Copper River Inn was a success, with 210 people in attendance. […]
Duane Hicks A local resident would like to see improved sidewalks and highway crossings, as well as more trees, in Fort Frances. Merv Ahrens made a presentation to council during its 2019 public budget meeting Monday evening, noting that although our town was designated by the World Health Organization as a […]
Duane Hicks Paramedic Katie Stearns of the Rainy River District EMS found a place in the back of an ambulance for yet another food donation during this year’s “Stuff-a-Cruiser” campaign held Saturday at Safeway, The Place, and Walmart here, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo, and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy River. […]
Duane Hicks Whether or not town council will allow cannabis stores to operate in Fort Frances will be decided next month. Town council agreed at its meeting Monday night to refer the matter to the Planning and Development executive committee for review and its recommendation, as suggested by Coun. Douglas […]
“Boreal,” comprised of Katherine Wheatley, left, Tannis Slimmon, and Jude Vadala, delighted and charmed the audience Friday evening at the Townshend Theatre during the third “Tour de Fort” concert of the 2018-19 season. The trio of Guelph songstresses tour together as “Boreal” each November and December, performing a collection of […]
