Jamie Mountain Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson, Legion member Rod Davis, and Mayor Roy Avis held up the poppy flag before raising it ain front of the Civic Centre last on Wednesday. The flag is a symbol of remembrance and recognition for the sacrifices made by those who fought […]
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Duane Hicks Jean Richards last week got the silent auction ready for the Fine Line Art Gallery’s upcoming “Christmas Extravaganza.” From now until the open house this Saturday (Nov. 10), people are urged to drop by 529 Mowat Ave. and bid on upwards of 25 items. The bids will be […]
Duane Hicks Emcee Lauren Hyatt, centre, interviewed Kevin Kennedy, left, as fellow stein-holding contestant Cameron Daley focused intently on keeping his mug aloft during “Novemberfest” last Thursday evening at the museum. Ultimately, Vance Dick won the men’s contest while Colleen Fawcett won for the women.
Duane Hicks BIA members showed off the newly-repainted “snowflake” decorations that will be hung on streetlights along Scott Street next week. Pictured here are Heather Gill (TD Canada Trust), Duane Cridland (Flint House), Pat Gartshore (Garth’s Pub), Doug Cuthbertson (Northwoods Gallery & Gifts), Ed Gackley (Flint House), and Katie Trigg […]
Sam Odrowski J T J Contracting Ltd. demolished the “United Church Building” at the fairgrounds in Emo on Friday morning, which will be replaced by a new 170-foot-long structure that will house food booths, a commercial kitchen, and bathrooms. The Exhibition Hall also is being renovated, with construction for both […]
Duane Hicks “From the Grind Up” owner Ben Morelli, left, chatted with “Friends of the Museum” volunteer Sarah Marusyk during the “Novemberfest” fundraiser gala Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre. The sold-out event saw nearly 100 people enjoy live music, games, a live auction, and beer, […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Legion Br. #29 kicked off its annual poppy campaign on Oct. 26 and has been canvassing at local stores, banks, and other areas around town. Funds raised go directly into the Poppy Fund, which helps to support any local veterans and their relatives. “The Poppy […]
Duane Hicks A new town council is preparing to be sworn-in next month but they won’t be the only fresh faces seen around local municipal meeting tables in the coming term. The town is accepting applications from qualified residents to serve on various boards and committees until Nov. 21 and […]
Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Nov. 8-14: •Nov. 8–7:12 a.m. and 4:43 p.m. •Nov. 9–7:13 a.m. and 4:41 p.m. •Nov. 10–7:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. •Nov. 11–7:16 a.m. and 4:38 p.m. •Nov. 12–7:18 a.m. and 4:37 p.m. •Nov. 13–7:20 a.m. and 4:36 p.m. •Nov. 14–7:21 a.m. and […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Church of the Holy Spirit in Fort Frances is excited to be offering a new social activity! On Friday, Nov. 23, the church is going to become a coffee house! They will open the doors at 6:30 p.m., with live music starting at 6:45. People are […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent A reminder that several cenotaph services will be held in the district for Remembrance Day this Sunday (Nov. 11). There first will be a church service at 10 a.m. at the Devlin Hall, followed by services at the Devlin cenotaph (11 a.m.) and the Emo cenotaph (11:45 […]
Sam Odrowski November is Women Abuse Prevention Month and Fort Frances is getting involved for a fifth year with the “Shine the Light” campaign. “We feel it’s really important to bring that to our community,” said Jaquee Loerzel, a community family violence counsellor at Riverside Health Care here. “Domestic violence […]
