Duane Hicks Shannon Darby, left, talked about song-writing with Kathleen Martin, Anna Schwartz, and Sallee Dick on Saturday during a workshop upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. Led by Darby and Kenneth Kellar, the afternoon event was sponsored by the “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum.”
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Press Release National Nurses Week is the perfect opportunity to thank and recognize the devoted, talented, and compassionate registered nursing staff that work at all Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. sites. This annual tribute to nurses coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. Our nurses […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, centre, was brought before “Judge” Steve Latimer by Diana Lynn Larocque and bailiff Cst. Rene Pitrement of the Treaty #3 Police Service on Saturday during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser at Canadian Tire. Mayor Avis ended up being the […]
Staff With Canada Post in the midst of cuts to its services, town council will be asked to help save door-to-door mail delivery at its regular meeting tonight. CUPW Local 538 president Sandra Lange will make a presentation to council and request it pass a resolution in support. Council also […]
the F.F. Museum On May 14, 1914, the first roll of paper was produced at the Fort Frances mill. Sadly for our community, the last roll of paper to be made locally came off the same machine (#5) on Feb. 28 of this year. To give the past its proper […]
Submitted Area artist Cherie Serrano (nee Taylor) is holding an art show today (May 9) from 5-9 p.m. at her gallery located at 825 Third Ave. in International Falls (across from NAPA Auto Parts). Her art has hung in various places around the Falls since she moved back to the […]
Submitted Thatcher Haggberg of the “807 Freeriderz” snowmobile group appeared to be living in the clouds on this jump this past winter. The jump, along with many others, will be showcased on the Freeriderz’ DVD, “Flatneckz Vol. 2,” which will be for sale during a fundraiser benefit for Fort Frances […]
Staff Things are not going to plan for Team Hockey Northwestern Ontario. The regional squad, which includes Fort Frances forwards Tyler VanUden and Graeme Kitt, is 0-2 so far at the 2014 Ontario Hockey League Gold Cup U16 tournament in Kitchener. Team HNO opened action yesterday with a 4-2 loss […]
Haley Anderson Exuberant, smooth saxophone will be contrasted starkly by the rhythmic symphonies created by bows gliding over strings. Unorthodox instrumental and timeless melodies are set to fill the Townshend Theatre here on Mother’s Day (May 11). A professional-amateur collaboration between the Borderland Community Orchestra and Fort Frances High School […]
Staff The local Voyageur Lions Club is hoping that crime does pay when it holds its annual “Jail or Bail” fundraiser tomorrow (May 10) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Canadian Tire. Club member Diana Lynn Larocque said nearly 20 local “convicts,” including Mayor Roy Avis, have been lined up to […]
Duane Hicks If the non-stop laughter and applause Tuesday evening was any indication, it looks like “Fool’s Gold” could strike it rich with viewers—not only across Canada but around the world—when it premieres on Discovery this coming Tuesday (May 13) at 7 p.m. The air was charged with excitement and […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers may get a chance to enjoy the comforts of home at this time next year—and also be assured of getting within one step of playing for a national title. At the Lakers’ “Recognition Night” held Tuesday at the Copper River Inn, president Milt Strachan confirmed […]
