Press Release A 50-year anniversary celebration is happening. The Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) turns 50 in 2018. It is made up of 48 districts, throughout Ontario and including two in B.C., and is 73,000 members strong. Our local district (Rainy River) boasts 255 members of the educational community. We […]
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Duane Hicks A retail mainstay in downtown Fort Frances is getting a makeover. Renovations have begun on the front of McTaggarts–work that’s been a long time coming, said company president John McTaggart. “First of all, there’s been a couple of businesses downtown that have fixed up the face of their […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Wednesday, May 9 will mark the return of the famous Scott Woods band to the area. Tickets for this presentation of “Fiddling Up a Storm” may be purchased at the Emo Legion (123 Jessie St.) or by calling 482-2250. You also can purchase by phone with a […]
Sam Odrowski As warmer weather arrives to the district, so does the increased risk of a person or their pets stepping on used needles. The melting snow has uncovered an increased number of needles that are being reported to the Fort Frances Bear Clan Patrol, a community safety and wellness […]
Sam Odrowski The spring cattle sale held Saturday was one of the biggest seen at the Stratton sales barn in the last five years. More than 100 people turned out to watch their cattle get purchased by 17 different buyers. Some 1,535 head went through the ring, generating more than […]
Sam Odrowski Back in December, a 40-year vision to see a residential treatment centre open in the Fort Frances area finally was realized when the Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre welcomed its first intake of patients. Since then, there have been 30 graduates of its 28-day residential treatment cycles, […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual “Marzie Days” plant and bake sale will be held on Saturday, May 26 this year. This event is a fundraiser for “RBC Cruisin’ Down the Crescent,” and there will be bedding plants, hanging plants, potted plants, and vegetable plants. All kinds of baking, plus lunch, […]
Duane Hicks Cynthia Hudson, left, and Chantal Derendorf admired a gift box up for bid in the silent auction at Sunday afternoon’s “Mama Needs to Relax” fundraiser at Robert Moore School gym. The event once again saw the generous support of district businesses and residents when it came to donated […]
Duane Hicks In the spirit of the work done on Scott Street last year, as well as the building of the Rainy Lake Square, McTaggarts is getting a facelift. Kyle Glowasky Contracting began work last week on the storefront of the Scott Street mainstay and will be giving it a […]
Duane Hicks Chiropractic assistant Hailey McEvoy, left, and chiroprator Dr. Cody Caul chatted with Lysandra Hector at the Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre booth on Saturday morning at the Business & Community Expo.
Duane Hicks Nicole Broman, left, and her niece, Madison Rheault, checked out a soap set on display along with some jewellery in the “Retreat Boutique” section of the “Mama Needs to Relax” spring luncheon here on Sunday afternoon.
Sam Odrowski FFHS teacher Sarah Arpin, who helped organize the inaugural “Walk for Water” event last Thursday, walked around the track at Fort High with her son Austin, and daughter, Peyton. Those who walked the track had a chance to wear weighted backpacks that simulated what those in Third World […]
