Heather Latter In such a technological age, it may seem strange that board games once again are gaining popularity. But a local gaming group wants people to know that board games are back—and anyone can join in the fun. “What’s really great about playing board games is the social interaction,” […]
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the OPP The Rainy River District OPP has confirmed that 16-year-old Adrianna Copenace was located safe here yesterday. She had been reporting missing last week. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
Heather Latter Former NHL’er Mike Allison spoke to seven-year-old Ashtyn Thomson yesterday during the “Human Library” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Thomson “checked out” Allison, the human “book,” before heading over to the arena for his practice with the Times Tigers. Other human “books” included local […]
Staff CN notified the town this morning that the rail crossing at McIrvine Road here will be closed to vehicles tomorrow (Oct. 22) from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The closure is necessary to complete maintenance work on the track within the crossing. Motorists will have to use the Portage Avenue underpass […]
Staff Just under 29 percent of Fort Frances electors have voted so far in the municipal election. Town clerk Lisa Slomke said the current number of eligible electors here has been fluctuating between 5,400 and 5,500, adding 5,486 ballots were mailed out on Oct. 2. As of the end of […]
Duane Hicks It’s not too late for district residents to make an appointment to donate at the Canadian Blood Services’ fall clinic next Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 27-28) in the Fort High gym. While CBS was here in August, it has returned due to a dire need for blood donations, […]
Staff There aren’t many tickets left for the Rainy River District Breast Health Network’s first-ever “Bras for a Cause” event, which is set for Thursday night at the Legion here. “There may be still be a few but they [tickets] really sold fast,” noted Network chair Teresa Hazel. She said […]
Joey Payeur Aquanaut Jillian Cousineau was on fire in the water here Friday as she easily won her heat in the 200m mixed I.M. race during the Boston Pizza Fall Frolic Invitational meet at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. The Aquanauts’ home meet, which kicked off Northwestern Ontario’s short-course swimming […]
Heather Latter Twyla Howarth passed a plate of sandwiches to Carolynne Leimenstoll on Saturday afternoon during the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s fall tea at the New Beginnings Fellowship. There also was tea/coffee and dainties, as well as a bake table, penny table, and cookie walk. Auxiliary president Susan Robertson also […]
Staff Knox United Church has secured a spot in the semi-final round of the Aviva Community Fund Challenge. The submission for its renewal project to make the building more accessible received enough votes in the initial round to finish in 14th place in the $50,000-$100,000 category. The top 15 vote […]
Joey Payeur The Ice For Kids Arena became the Vela-drome for a night. Matt Vela had a hat trick, and Bowen Alcock netted the game-winner with 2:52 left in the third, as the Fort Frances Lakers doubled the English River Miners 4-2 in SIJHL action Saturday. “[Vela] had a strong […]
Joey Payeur With a playoff spot on the line, Brayden Coulis was “Mr. Everything” for the West Kildonan Wolverines here Friday as the Winnipeg squad romped to a 46-14 win over the Muskies. Coulis set a new WHSFL record for points in a game by one player—scoring 40 of West […]
