Sarah Pruys Many children came out for the Abinoojii Okogediwin Pow Wow, hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services yesterday afternoon. Held at the Nanicost Pow-Wow Grounds, Grand Entry began at 1 p.m. with a meal wrapping up the enjoyable day at 5:30 p.m.
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Joey Payeur Chalk one up for the young guns and another one for the old boys’ network. The experience levels may have been of opposite extremes, but the thrill of victory was the same for two squads who pocketed Borderland Soccer League championships last night at the Struchan Gilson pitches. […]
Joey Payeur International Travel Services goalkeeper Ben Whitburn went all out to try and keep his team alive in the penalty kick shootout which decided last night’s Borderland Soccer League men’s division gold-medal game at the Struchan Gilson pitches. But this shot by Mike Ohman eluded Whitburn and clinched a […]
Staff Parents, caregivers, and guardians are encouraged to attend the “Kiss ’N Ride” program information sessions being held on Tuesday evening. “They are going to be a half-hour in length,” noted OPP Cst. Anne McCoy of the Fort Frances Traffic Safety Committee, who initiated the program in conjunction with the […]
Sarah Pruys Cole Hammer got ready to serve the birdy during a badminton game yesterday afternoon at Pither’s Point Park. Community Living held a barbecue and game day to celebrate the end of their ‘Get Moving Challenege’ that they held over the summer for staff and service-users.
Staff The weather warmed up just in time for Community Living Fort Frances and District’s barbecue at Pither’s Point Park celebrating the end of their “Get Moving Challenge” yesterday afternoon. The “Challenge,” which was open to service-users as well as staff, saw the participants record their physical activities over the […]
the OPP The OPP cautions residents about acting when receiving calls requesting credit card information to secure trip reservations. Recent activities in the region indicate that some residents are being contacted by persons who claim to be representing a local business. This is false! The phone number shows up as […]
Staff The Ministry of Natural Resources announced Tuesday it is cutting 102 jobs in 24 district offices across Ontario, including three at the Fort Frances office. However, it also announced it will hire for 250 jobs, a combination of new and vacant positions in regional and district offices. This all […]
Sarah Pruys Erin Gustafson, left, and Anne Jean sung “Say (What You Need to Say)” by John Mayer last night at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre’s “End of Summer Open Mic”. Approximately 60 people attended the event; watching many youths perform, drinking Smashing Tea, and entering contests […]
Heather Latter Eleanor Barron organized piles of clothes this morning during a back to school/winter clothing giveaway at Bethel Baptist Church here. The giveaway ran until 2 p.m. with any leftover items being offered to several other organizations. Church members are thankful for all those who donated clothing to the […]
Joey Payeur Kim Cousineau of Al’s Racquet Stringing, left, has to contend with Heather Wright of Taggs Source for Sports during last night’s bronze-medal game for the women’s division of the Borderland Soccer League. Taggs came out on top in the contest 4-2.
the OPP At 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a 911 call for a break and enter in progress. Officers were dispatched to a Fort Frances address where the home owner had just observed two males enter […]
