Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The Fort Frances Curling Club was abuzz all day Saturday as this year’s “Relay for Life” participants circled the floor, managing to raise $27,000 during the 12-hour event. Although this wasn’t as much as in years past, head organizer Monica Sus still was very happy with the […]
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Expect cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of 21 (69) and low around 13 (55). A few showers are forecast for Friday, along with a high of 19 (66) and low dipping to 12 (53). Then […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Emo’s “Canada 150” committee has some fantastic activities planned for July 1. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday at the Christian Reformed Church. Admission is free but those attending are invited to make a free-will donation to the Emo food bank. The […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Riverview School graduation ceremony last week was a huge success for all the eager students and their families. The graduating class consisted of 18 students, who collected multiple awards for kindness, as well as academic and athletic achievements. “Evan Govier got up and sang to the […]
Duane Hicks A local committee is ready to move ahead with a four-year action plan outlining a slew of recommendations to make Fort Frances more “age-friendly.” Ian Simpson, co-ordinator for the Age Friendly Community Committee, told council Monday night that the group has completed all of the necessary steps, including […]
Staff The planning process is underway for a new OPP detachment to be built on the open property between Flinders Place and the sewage treatment plant in the west end of town. According to a press release, Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services have short-listed […]
Duane Hicks Following up on an online survey first launched in April, a local resident officially has brought forth a request for town council to rename Colonization Road in Fort Frances. At its meeting Monday night, council received a letter from Dawson Mihichuk, along with an attached list of nearly […]
Duane Hicks Borderland is beautiful during the summer months, providing no shortage of creative inspiration. Why not take advantage of it and make art outside? Thanks to Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD), and a grant from the Moffat Family Fund, local art therapist Lindsay Hamilton will be hosting […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The Ice For Kids Arena was a sea of purple last Thursday evening. Proud family members and friends looked on Fort High’s Class of 2017 crossed the stage–beaming–to accept their Ontario Secondary School Diplomas. Camera clicks and cheers could be heard as each graduate accepted their diploma. […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual “Canada Day Cash Lottery” draw is set for at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Riverside has the goal of selling out to mark the special celebration of its 20-year anniversary. With only 2,500 tickets printed, it is close to its goal with […]
Press Release Borderland residents are invited to take part in a brainstorming roundtable to explore the feasibility of holding a “Pride” celebration in the Fort Frances and International Falls area in 2018. It is slated for Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. All […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Rainy River High School hosted its graduation ceremony last Wednesday night with 26 graduates, including two Alternative Education students. The night was made special by the staff, administration, and, most importantly, the students. Not only recognized for their academic and athletic achievements, the students also were able […]
