Heather Latter Despite cold, windy, and rainy conditions, participants of the “Steps Against Stigma” 5K event got off to a running start at the Sorting Gap Marina here Saturday morning. Held in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Week, more than 70 people registered for the event, which also saw a […]
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Heather Latter Marcus Allen, eight, helped himself to some fire safety information and activities Saturday morning during the semi-annual fire safety blitz by the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service at Canadian Tire. Fire Prevention Week, with this year’s theme being “Prevent Kitchen Fires,” runs Oct. 6-12.
Duane Hicks Samantha Manty, left, and Sarah Marusyk were among the 30 or so participants who braved the rain, wind, and cold to take part in the second-annual Fort Frances Zombie Walk on Saturday afternoon. Despite the weather, zombies young and old had a fun time walking through the downtown […]
Staff Having video cameras in downtown Fort Frances would help the OPP solve crimes, Insp. Steve Shouldice told the Police Services Board meeting here Friday morning. The local detachment commander also said the threat made at the Northern Lights Credit Union here Sept. 12 remains under investigation. Insp. Shouldice said […]
Joey Payeur On the eve of open season for gun hunters, it only was fitting a Hunter fired the decisive shot of the night. Hunter Leishman’s first goal of the season at 3:18 of the third period proved to be the game-winner as the Fort Frances Lakers beat the visiting […]
Duane Hicks Moccasins, dreamcatchers, and more made by Sue Anne Whitecrow of Seine River First Nation are now on display at the public library here. The handmade, traditional crafts will be showcased until the end of the month.
Submitted Isabelle Tanguay, left, Peyton Cousineau, Corban Galusha, and Nancy Leach were among the kids who had fun making pickles last week at the Fort Frances Day Care school-age program at Robert Moore School. The kids were taught how to make the pickles by Myndi Siemens, who runs the “home […]
Duane Hicks Shannon King and her daughters, Isabelle and Sophia Tanguay, enjoyed a delicious meal yesterday during the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue outside the Children’s Complex. Organizers were thrilled with the turnout as close to 200 children and adults came out to the free event, which also featured […]
Staff It was the same old song and dance for the four Muskie court teams in NorWOSSA play yesterday. The girls’ basketball squads are loving the tune but the boys’ volleyball crews wish somebody would send the band home. The senior hoopsters improved to 3-0 with a 37-28 defeat of […]
Staff Chalk up another night of success for the only perfect squad in the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League. Alliance solidified its hold on first place by earning the maximum six points in their two matches last night to raise their season total to 18. That moved them two up […]
Staff Sue Anne Whitecrow of Seine River First Nation is the artist of the month at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A display of her handmade, beaded leather items, such as moccasins, pouches, gloves, mitts, vests, and jewellery, will be up until the end of October. Whitecrow has […]
Press Release Local NDP MP John Rafferty joined members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada and military veterans yesterday to denounce the closure of the Veterans’ Affairs office in Thunder Bay. “The elimination of the Thunder Bay office is inexcusable,” Rafferty said. “The Harper government is now forcing hundreds […]
