Joey Payeur Deputy Chief Chris Wielinga, above left, representing the Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services, offered a heart-felt salute during the wreath-laying portion of the annual Remembrance Day service yesterday at the Fort Frances cenotaph. Despite the bitter wind, about 200 people attended the ceremony.
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“Friends” members Mandy Lahti and Sarah Marusyk showed off their “Rosie the Riveter” looks during last Thursday’s fundraiser gala at the Fort Frances Museum. Since many men left their civilian jobs to fight for their country during the First and Second World Wars, women quickly stepped forward to meet the […]
Dave Ogilvie Heather Oltsher laid a wreath at the Barwick cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony there yesterday, with ceremonies also conducted at the Stratton, Emo, and Devlin cenotaphs. There also was a church service at the Barwick Hall in the morning, as well as a free-will lunch and then […]
Joey Payeur Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis paid his respects during the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph at the Fort Frances Cemetery as part of Remembrance Day ceremonies here earlier today. A bitter wind didn’t prevent several hundred residents from being on hand to salute those who fought and […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—New Gold Inc. is moving to consolidate land holdings near its Rainy River project in Northwestern Ontario through a friendly all-stock deal to acquire Bayfield Ventures Corp., subject to shareholder and court approvals. New Gold is aiming to acquire Bayfield’s three mineral properties adjacent to its Rainy […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Brian Johnstone is the town’s 27th “Citizen of the Year.” Dr. Johnstone, who retired early this year at the age of 90, was named as the honouree for 2014 at last night’s council meeting. “I think that’s an exceptional decision that the committee made,” said Mayor Roy […]
Duane Hicks Jean Richards of the Fine Line Art Gallery put out a slumped fused glass plate made by fellow Fine Line artisan Sheila Shaw on Friday in preparation for a silent auction in conjunction with its annual “Christmas Extravaganza.” The silent auction is running this week through to an […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers weren’t too keen on the view from outside the penthouse, so they moved back in. Third-period goals by Bryson Jasper and Colton Spicer lifted the Lakers to a 3-2 win over the host Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Saturday night. A four-game winning streak had […]
Joey Payeur Only one Muskie court team captured a trophy Friday in Kenora but two will continue their seasons. The senior girls’ basketball team put the finishing touches on its second-straight undefeated season—and third-consecutive league title—by routing the Dryden Eagles 51-18 in the NorWOSSA final. It also marked the team’s […]
Staff ENGAGE, a local young professionals network, plans to rally the community this Wednesday to make a statement about control of the area’s wood supply for the sake of the future of Fort Frances and Rainy River District. A march will start at noon at the post office and finish […]
Duane Hicks Long-time Kiwanian Gord McTaggart received a T-shirt reading “Born to be a Kiwanian” during the local Kiwanis’ 90th anniversary celebration Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous. While no charter members of the Fort Frances Kiwanis were alive to attend, McTaggart’s mother, Elsie, was at the original charter night on […]
Staff Sam Gauthier, left, Jacob Empey, Justis Gauthier, Shawn Brady (standing), and Dylan Ossachuk, members of the boys’ chorus of this year’s musical revue, demonstrated their quick thumbs prior to Cole Turcotte’s rendition of Queen’s “Radio Ga Ga” on Friday. Fort High’s music department presented “Technology,” showcasing the evolution of […]
