the OPP At 1:25 a.m. on Thursday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment officers charged a 20 year-old Fort Frances male with several driving offences as a result of him operating a dirt bike within the Fort Frances municipality in a reckless manner. While on patrol, police observed […]
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Sarah Pruys Chanelle Matthews, left, Serena Stromberg, Kristina Robertson, and Anjelica French grinned as they participated in “Name That Tune” at the “Chem-Free” party after they graduated last night. The event, held at the Memorial Sports Centre, had games, bouncy toys, snacks, and of course prizes for the students all […]
Riverside The Town of Fort Frances Physician Recruitment Committee is pleased to announce that Dr. Bahram Shahi, a general surgeon with experience in Northwestern Ontario, has agreed to relocate from Glasgow, Nova Scotia to Fort Frances. Dr. Shahi is presently finishing up a two-month locum (temporary assignment) at La Verendrye […]
Sarah Pruys Dan Herbert, right, shook hands with Fort Frances High School vice-principal Dan Bird after receiving his diploma as principal Peg Keffer looked on Tuesday at the Townshend Theatre. Herbert was one of a small graduating class from the Alternative Secondary School Program at the United Native Friendship Centre […]
Heather Latter Members of area First Nations marched together in a solidarity walk this morning to bring to attention the outstanding land claim issues surrounding the Point and including the waterfront up to Frenette Avenue. The walk, which was sponsored by Couchiching, Naticatchewenin, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, and Mitaanigamiing First Nations, began and […]
the OPP Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District is continuing to respond to several reports of mischief and theft. The OPP reminds the public to be vigilant in locking up personal belongings such as bicycles, vehicles and out buildings. In addition, the public is asked to immediately report any […]
Press Release Fort Frances needs strong men and women to defend Canada’s honour in this year’s “Pulling for Peace” international tug-of-war. This year, “Pulling for Peace” coincides with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Our border is now peaceful—the most peaceful and longest undefended border in the world. […]
Sarah Pruys April Morrison, left, along with Jasmine Bump and Jessica Martin were all very exited to be finishing grade eight at Robert Moore and going off to high school next year. Other classes were busy cleaning up on the last day of school before getting their report cards and […]
Press Release The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market in Fort Frances is pleased to welcome new vendor Bruce Bauman to sell vegetables. The Bauman family recently moved from the St. Jacob area in southern Ontario and have settled north of Stratton. This Saturday, the Baumans will have green onions and lettuce. […]
Sarah Pruys Seven-year-old Robert Moore students Jenna Furlong, left, and Hallee Nugent danced at the school’s annual pow-wow yesterday morning. Held in the gym due to the rain, the students all came down to enjoy the drums and dancing on their second last day of school.
Sarah Pruys Kaleah Henderson, left, and Amelia Tanguay were excited to get their diplomas at their graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at the Townshend Theatre. They received backpacks as a graduation gift so they’ll all be ready to start early learning next year when they attend elementary school.
Duane Hicks As part of RBC’s commitment to stand up against bullying, local RBC branch manager Heather Johnson, left, on Friday presented Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO Margaret Sedgwick with two copies of the book, “It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living,” […]
