This year’s musical revue may not have been here for a long time, but it sure was a good time as Fort Frances High School students sang hit after hit from the great Canadian songbook for their production of “Oh Canada! A Canadiana Collection,” which ran at the Townshend Theatre […]
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The Muskie Boys Hockey team took some time out of their schedule for some spooktacular fun. They stepped up to help out at the McTavish Haunted Woods. The annual two-day event held by Weechi’ittewin Family Services transforms a set of trails on McTavish Road to a Halloween wonderland. The soft […]
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The costumes at the Rainy River Rec Halloween Dance didn’t disappoint – at least we hope they’re costumes! Rainy River was the place to be this Halloween season, with the Rainy River Rec hosting a range of events, including the Haunt- ed Arena, a Kids’ Boo Bash and a Grade […]
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The cast of Fort Frances High School’s musical revue production of “Oh Canada! A Canadiana Collection” brought dozens of classic Canadian hits to audiences at the Townshend Theatre this past weekend. For more photos from the show, see B1.
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances’ newest councillor will gain their seat by appointment, with the very structure of council itself potentially looking different in the near future. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, the Town of Fort Frances officially declared the position formerly held by Mandi Olson as vacant. […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The draft for a new town policy covering special events is heading back to administration for further adjustment after council provided feedback to ensure parades in town aren’t negatively affected. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, Town of Fort Frances recreation and culture manager Nathan Young presented the draft […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Council has decided to go ahead with the design phase of a potential roundabout in Fort Frances, though larger concerns still linger. At Monday night’s meeting of Town of Fort Frances council, the application to the Connecting Links Program for funding to come up with a design to replace the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After missing the better part of a year at the Memorial Sports Centre, the Cyclones swim club is looking to rebound from a year that set them back in their growth track. Tammy Thibault is the chair of the Cyclones board of directors, she says while COVID and the pool […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfances.com
This year, Canadian Country Music Association Award winner Tim Hicks has been all over Canada, played in Germany and the UK and was most recently Australia before returning home for a string of shows across northwestern Ontario. When he takes the stage at the Townshend Theatre, he’ll be on show […]
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Employees at Canada Post are prepared to walk the picket line November 3rd if there is no further progress at the bargaining table. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUP-W) released the results of a strike vote Monday morning, where over 95% of workers support going on strike if necessary. […]
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Last Thursday in Winnipeg, the FFHS Muskies won their quarter final round playoff game 38 – 16 over the Portage La Prairie Trojans, giving them a pass to the semi-final round. The Muskie jumped out to a 23 nothing lead before Portage scored late in the second quarter. The Muskie […]
From the Fort Frances Lakers
Press Release
Press Release
FORT FRANCES, ON – After only three home games in the month of October, the Fort Frances Lakers have a busy November planned, with plans to partner with community groups, charitable organizations, and local businesses during the month of November. Tuesday, November 5 vs Ironwood Lumberjacks: A Night Out on Duane, […]
