Cats, dogs and divas will be the name of the game when the Fort Frances Lakers hit the home ice this Saturday. The SIJHL Junior A hockey team is teaming up with Border Skating Club and animal rescue organization Best for Kitty, to present The Eras Night, when they take […]
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The Fort Frances Muskies will face the Kenora Beaver Brae Broncos in the Championship game of the AAA division in the Winnipeg High School Football League this Friday. Kick-off will be Friday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., at IG Field – home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The game […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The opening week at International Falls Super One Foods has been a great success, says Store Manager Joe Truman. “We are just rocking it,” he said. “Everybody’s been happy… It’s just been an outstanding experience.” The reason for the new store opening was largely a financial decision, Truman said. Miners […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
thunder Bay Source
A 14,700-square-foot culture and learning centre will give Naicatchewenin First Nation some much needed tools for a cultural resurrection, Chief Wayne Smith says. A $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation grant for construction of the facility was announced last week. The accompanying news release quoted Smith speaking of a “resurrection” […]
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The ninth annual Fort Frances Museum Gala, held at the museum on the evening of Friday, November 3, 2023, was a success, raising lots of money for future programming at the museum and with the Friends of the Museum. Marjorie Stinzie spoke to the assembled crowd about the Forget Me […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Muskies Cross Country team has competed once again at OFSAA, making coach John Dutton proud at how well they represented their school. “That said, I am very proud of the group and how well they represented our school. A great group of kids,” he said. The race took place […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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After over a year and half of closure, the Rainy River Public Library may soon have a new home. Pending legal processes and renovations, the library is making plans to move into the former Centra Gas building on Fourth St. in Rainy River. Because the Library does not have the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 put out a call for family members to honour their family members and loved ones who had served in the military with banners they expected to get 10 or 12 in the first year but the response turned up almost 70 […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
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Staff writer
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“My dad was always my hero,” Caren Fagerdahl said of her dad Frederick Polenske. “I didn’t realize until after he died that he was a war hero.” Growing up, Fagerdahl said, she knew her dad had served in World War II, but like many returning veterans who had served in […]
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Canadians wear poppies each year to honour the sacrifice made by our soldiers and veterans. It’s a small gesture of solidarity and support. As important as it is to wear a poppy, one of the lasting impacts is our contribution to the poppy fund. Each small contribution adds up to […]
By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent
West end Correspondent
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted a wonderful Remembrance Day Tea and Bake Sale on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. Emily Watson (president) shared that 150 people signed in. One could hear the happy voices and hustle of excitement as shoppers purchased meat pies, cabbage rolls, perogies, many types […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Around this time of year, people across the district are experiencing symptoms of depression that may be caused by the lack of sunlight during colder seasons. Caitlyn Morrison, an RPN and Addiction Worker at the Safe Bed Program run by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CAMH) Fort Frances Branch, says […]
