Press Release April 10 marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and around the world, can unite in celebrating diversity while raising awareness to stop homophobic, transphobic, and all forms of bullying. The International Day of Pink was started in Nova Scotia […]
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There is a chance of rain and snow before 1 a.m. tonight, followed by a slight chance of snow from 1-4 a.m. Expect an overnight low of minus-seven C (20 F) and north winds at 10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny but cool, with a high of just three […]
Staff The Kathie Jackson rink from Fort Frances captured The Dominion Curling Club Championship provincial women’s title in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday morning after a 6-2 win in seven ends over Janice Vettoretti (Sudbury) in the final. Jackson and her team, which includes third Teresa McFayden, second Lisa Penner, and […]
Staff The Senior Retirees Against Pension and Elder Abuse (SRAPEA) will make a presentation to town council tonight asking that there be no increases to taxes, water and sewer rates, or user fees this year. A written report from SRAPEA indicates the group also would like council to hold off […]
Lucas Punkari Coach Gaby Hanzuk, left, store manager Kevin Langford, and local athletes Richard Ottertail and Danny Smith stood next to a sign at Safeway here yesterday that signifies a parternship that Safeway, Easter Seals, and Special Olympics have teamed up for during April. Throughout the month, Safeway customers are […]
Harry Arnould and Grace Seguin of Rainy River were among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for April. Other winners included Sherley Brown (Nestor Falls), Carole and Fern Paquette (Sleeman), and Jan Richardson, Johan Hellesoe, Christine and Paul Donnelly, and Ralph Oldford […]
Lucas Punkari Joleigh Hayes went through her solo routine at the Ice For Kids Arena on Wednesday night in preperation for the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show this weekend. This year’s show, entitled “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” goes Saturday at 7 p.m. and again Sunday at 2 p.m.
Lucas Punkari Todd Moxham kept a close watch on how the rock shot by skip Lorne Jackson came down the ice at the Fort Frances Curling Club last night during the men’s ‘A’ club championship. In the end, Jackson’s team earned the title with a 6-3 win over Raymond Roy. […]
Duane Hicks Beta Sigma Phi members Joan Westover, left, and Maureen Thomson prepared to deliver daffodils to local businesses this morning for “Daffodil Day”—an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Daffodils are available at various locations around town today, including The Beer Store, with the cost being $7 a […]
Staff Kathie Jackson opened the 2013 Dominion Curling Club Championship provincial playdowns on a winning note this morning in Sault Ste. Marie. The Fort Frances Curling Club rink cruised to a 9-3 win in just five ends over Susan Lammi (Fort William Curling Club). Jackson, who is joined by third […]
Duane Hicks Planning to sort through your wardrobe while doing a little spring cleaning this weekend? Looking to trade some gently-used clothes and get some newer outfits in return? In the spirit of Earth Day, the Fort Frances Museum is organizing a clothing swap for Wednesday, April 24. “Clothing swaps […]
Staff The Canadian Red Cross is asking Rainy River District residents for donations of yarn to be used to make toques and mitts for local children in need, as well as for knitters who might be interested in offering their skills. “We’ve been fortunate enough to have yarn and wool […]
