Lucas Punkari After a humble beginning in 1987, the annual Boxing Day men’s squash tournament at the Memorial Sports Centre has become an event that fills up well in advance of the first match. “When we first started out, there were probably just six, eight, or 10 guys that just […]
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Press Release Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung is providing a winter outdoor experience at its site with the addition of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails for the public. “We were hoping for snow and Mother Nature did not let us down,” said Nico Veldhuisen, who is in charge of operations and trail maintenance at […]
Duane Hicks Several hundred people from area First Nations joined the grassroots movement, “Idle No More,” by marching marched through Fort Frances on Friday afternoon. Held as a show support for Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, who is on a hunger strike for her community, as well as to protest Bill […]
Duane Hicks Celebrating 25 years of fellowship during the holidays, the Community Christmas Dinner here is set to go tomorrow from noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church. The free event, open to everyone, includes a traditional Christmas meal of turkey, ham, gravy, potatoes, veggies, and dessert, along with live music. […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to extend a sincere thank you to the owner and staff of Tim Hortons in Fort Frances for their partnership in support of online safety for youth and their families. In September, patrons of Tim Hortons purchased “Smile Cookies” during a […]
Staff Putting together and distributing close to 200 Christmas hampers this year, the heads of the local Salvation Army are thrilled with the support from the community. “The community responded very well,” Lt. Dennis Maybury remarked. “We want to thank everyone for all the donations.” “This is such a wonderful […]
Duane Hicks Jace Alexa was somewhat in awe of Santa Claus yesterday afternoon during a Christmas party at the Fort Frances Day Care’s before- and after-school program at Robert Moore School. Jolly St. Nick has been a busy fellow, appearing at children’s parties across town all this week. He is […]
Heather Latter Thea Denby, a student in Sarah Kivimaki’s early-learning class at Robert Moore School, decorated a gingerbread house with candy decorations there yesterday. Parents and grandparents were invited to share in the Christmas activity with the youngsters to help celebrate the season.
Heather Latter Lt. Mary Maybury organized Christmas hampers at the Salvation Army yesterday. Handing out close to 200, she was thrilled by the donations and support they received from the community.
Staff The local mill will be even quieter over Christmas as No. 7 paper machine is being shut down on Dec. 24-25 due to market conditions. Meanwhile, the town is keeping up its “economic development strategy to support the industries that built our community, as well as seeking new opportunities […]
Lucas Punkari Braden Webb fired a shot on Jonah Johnson during a scrimmage yesterday afternoon between the Muskie boys’ and girls’ hockey teams, former black-and-gold players, and family members of current players. Both Fort High teams are unable to suit up for NorWOSSA play due to the cancellation of extra-curricular […]
the OPP The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad is requesting the public’s help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as result of breach of parole. Stephen Richman is described as a white male, age 50, who is 5’8” and 161 pounds, along with blue eyes, […]
