Magician Dennis Smith shared his tricks with the seniors attending a recent coffee gathering. His magic word “abracadabra” was heard often as he performed his many magical tricks. Dennis Smith ended his show by asking Ron McTavish to join him in a fiery grand finale.
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New Gold has released its first quarter 2024 results and future outlook. First quarter 2024 production totalled 70,898 gold ounces and 13.3 million pounds of copper as planned at an operating expense of $1,106 per gold ounce sold (co-product basis) and all-in sustaining costs of $1,396 per gold ounce sold (by-product […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Beekeepers in Ontario might soon be able to further benefit from an established program as both the federal and provincial governments take step to protect Ontario’s bees. In an announcement made Tuesday, May 21, 2024, both levels of government announced a further investment into the Honey Bee Health Initiative, a […]
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Auctioneer Telford Advent brought his unique brand of entertainment to proceedings at the annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet, held at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre on Friday, May 10, 2024. Advent got plenty of laughs as he encouraged attendees to open their wallets to support a good cause. Items on […]
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On May 9 Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski sent a letter to four cabinet ministers whose portfolios are applicable to the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge situation. Powlowski wrote informing them of the plight of his constituents who are inconvenienced by the increased price of bridge tolls and the oncoming […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After almost 30 years as an officer with both Sea and Air Cadets in the Rainy River District, Navy Lieutenant Terry Newman oversaw his last parade on April 24. Lt. Newman moved to the district in 1987 and became involved with cadets in 1994, and became an officer in ‘95. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Travellers heading into the United States from Rainy River this summer should expect some detours as construction is set to begin in Baudette. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), construction work is expected to begin on the stretch of Highway 72 in Baudette that runs from the U.S. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Get your shoes tied up and stretch those hammies, it’s time once again to walk to help fight back against Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is ready to run this Saturday, May 25, 2024, and the Alzheimer […]
By Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Public facilities in Fort Frances are being improved as part of the town’s new Recreation Master Plan. There is a focus on inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility to allow everyone in the community to feel welcome to use the town’s recreation facilities. “We have been working with ensuring that our […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility and we encourage our team members and visitors to be diligent in […]
As I sit on a log by the Beaver pond loop of the Rocky Inlet snowshoe trail, my mind goes back to the strange winter of warm temperatures and little snow. With those conditions, we were unable to participate in most outdoor activities. In the past, these trails were alive […]
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Point Park has come to life with a range of waterfowl and other creatures, including this hungry pelican, found fishing off a rocky point.
