Heather Latter An annual candlelight vigil and service, once again being held to honour the women of Rainy River District who lost their lives due to violence, is set for tomorrow (Dec. 6) at 6 p.m. at Knox United Church here. Called the National Day of Remembrance and Action on […]
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Lucas Punkari When Fort Frances native Ryan Faragher found out this summer that he would be taking over as the starting goalie for the St. Cloud Huskies’ hockey team from the departing Mike Lee, the 22-year-old immediately was pumped up about the opportunity. “When I got the call from our […]
Heather Latter Mary Lou Glade, left, helped Nickolas Wood, held by his mom, Rae-Ann, make a donation to the local Salvation Army during its Christmas kettle campaign kick-off Friday morning at Walmart here. The Salvation Army also is seeking more volunteers to help man the kettles. Call the Citadel at […]
Duane Hicks The complete makeover of the local McDonald’s Restaurant continues, with renovation work now turning to the interior of the building on King’s Highway. In order to finish the redesign, the restaurant, including the drive-thru, was closed Saturday night. The public has been asked to watch for store opening […]
Heather Latter Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to children from atop the final float in the annual “Holly Daze” parade Friday evening in Emo. The evening concluded with a fantastic fireworks display, courtesy of the local Chamber of Commerce and the Township of Emo.
Lucas Punkari Kristen Busch prepared to take a shot on goalie Doug Wright on Friday night at the ’52 Canadians Arena here as members of the Fort Frances Mixed Broomball League took to the ice for an evening of competition.
Duane Hicks Branch manager Marla Thomson put another food donation in the cart this morning at the Northern Lights Credit Union here. Doing their part to support the community this Christmas, staff have borrowed a Canada Safeway shopping cart, which they’re urging members to fill with non-perishable food items and […]
Staff The breakfast program at Robert Moore School will receive the monthly “Recognition of Excellence” from the Rainy River District School Board at its regular meeting here tonight. The school sees the breakfast program as a key component in creating a safe and healthy environment. “Each school day, trays of […]
Press Release Zion Lutheran’s Sunday School children and teachers are offering free babysitting on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-noon to allow parents and caregivers an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping on their own. During the same hours of 10 a.m.-noon on Dec. 8, 15, and 22, […]
the OPP As a result of an investigation by officers of the Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), one female is facing drug-trafficking charges. A 22 year-old Couchiching First Nation woman, was arrested and charged Nov. 23 with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking when officers […]
Heather Latter Kiwanian Robin Wright read the name of the winner of the Kiwanis Club’s December “Trip of the Month” draw at International Travel Services here this morning while Del Cumming, who picked the ticket, looked on. Bruce and Debbie Joyce of Fort Frances will be heading to Portugal, a […]
Duane Hicks Rumours that Boise has offered to buy the local mill are just that: rumours. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty said he asked Resolute Forest Products president Richard Garneau about such an offer when he and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell met with Garneau last Thursday night in […]
