From the OPP The OPP North West Region would like to thank outgoing Chief Superintendent Mark Pritchard for all his hard work, and congratulate Superintendent Dave Lucas in his promotion to chief superintendent and new commander of the region, effective Dec. 1. Lucas, who was the detachment commander for Rainy […]
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Press Release In July, Mill Street & Co. announced that its subsidiary, the Fastway Group, had entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the business operations of North American Lumber. This transaction was not able to be completed. President Martha Konantz would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of […]
Duane Hicks “Rainy River Valley Beginnings” may end up under quite a few Christmas trees this year. The highly-anticipated book focusing on the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener received an enthusiastic response during its launch Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. More than 50 district residents packed the […]
Nicholas Donaldson The third intake period for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity (SNAPP) funding program is open as of Dec. 1, with applications being accepted until Feb. 28. SNAPP supports Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers, businesses, collaborations, communities, and First Nations by providing funding for projects involved […]
Duane Hicks Champion fiddler Scott Woods did some trick fiddling in front of about 200 people gathered for the “Old-Time Christmas” fundraiser concert at Knox United Church last Wednesday night. Woods also played the fiddle with a hockey stick, coat hanger, and toilet plunger, and even played while balancing atop […]
Duane Hicks Ava Pratt was among the dozens of children who got to meet Santa Claus during “Breakfast at the North Pole” on Saturday morning at St. John’s Anglican Church here. There also was gingerbread house decorating, crafts, and activities for kids at the annual event.
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Dental Office (above) entered a float in the annual “Holly Daze” parade Friday evening in Emo–complete with a very friendly giant tooth and gingerbread men and other goodies. Meanwhile, the Goodmans and friends (below) gathered on a float to roast some marshmallows and welcome everyone to […]
Duane Hicks Amelia Dittaro thoughtfully placed more sprinkles on her Christmas cookie Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Parents and kids alike got tips from baker Kayla Brady on how to up their cookie game this holiday season.
Duane Hicks The Window & Door Store won the “Best Theme” award for its depiction of “Christmas Candyland” during the annual “Community Christmas Parade” on Saturday evening along Scott Street. The Fort Frances Vipers girls’ volleyball team captured the award for “Most Creative” float while Pharmasave’s float was judged as […]
Duane Hicks Maverick Dal glued together a Christmas craft during an “open studio” for children and families held Saturday afternoon upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum.
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances High School student leadership council and FFHS Gay-Straight Alliance joined forces to put together a festive float fitting of the “Christmas Candyland” theme in Saturday’s parade here.
Submitted Haven Labbe, a former Fort Frances resident who now lives in Kenora, climbed Mount Esja in Iceland last month with the added goal of raising money for SPACE Kenora, an LGBTQ2S+ youth and peer support group. After the first attempt was thwarted by snow and high winds, Labbe and […]
