Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Abbigayle Bliss-Kelly helped three-year-old Jorja Fournier log onto the computer yesterday morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to see what the youngsters will experience in a […]
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Duane Hicks Curator Sherry George arranged a display of items provided by the Ukrainian Literary Society for a new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum which will open next week called “The Ukrainian Connection.” The museum is looking for local stories relating to Ukrainian family heritage, especially those of families […]
Dave Ogilvie The toboggan race was one of the favourite events as students took part in Crossroads School’s annual winter carnival last Friday. By all accounts, everyone had a great time participating in the various activities arranged by staff and volunteers.
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances Lakers’ defenceman Connor Hady boxed out a Dryden Ice Dog opponent as goalie Tyler Ampe pounced on a loose puck in the crease during the third period of their game here Monday night. Ampe made 32 saves but the Lakers gave up a pair of late […]
Staff In an eerily-similar situation to a 6-5 shootout loss here back on Nov. 30, the Fort Frances Lakers fell 4-3 to the Dryden Ice Dogs in a shootout here last night after coughing up a two-goal lead in the dying minutes. Leading 3-1 through most of the third period, […]
Staff Fort Frances is vying to become the next Kraft “Hockeyville.” Local resident Jonathan Glueheisen, who works at Fort Frances General Supply, submitted a bid onto the “Hockeyville” website prior to tonight’s midnight deadline for communities looking to host a NHL pre-season game and also earn $100,000 in arena upgrades. […]
Duane Hicks Nominations for the 16th-annual Bell Business Awards are going a little slow, and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hoping many more come in prior to the Feb. 10 deadline. As of yesterday, Chamber manager Anthony Mason said he had received about a dozen nominations—a far cry […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. has lifted the visitor restriction at Rainycrest Long-Term Care, effective immediately. Although the restriction is lifted, the public is encouraged to use precautions when visiting Rainycrest. People should not visit if they have any ’flu-like symptoms, including a cough, fever, runny nose, sore […]
Heather Latter Robert Moore School student Zakk Bruyere helped his little sister, Zoey, use the computer this morning during the “Come and See” event there. Parents and children considering enrolling in the Early Learning Kindergarten program there this fall were invited to the school to see what the youngsters will […]
Duane Hicks Rod Davis and Maxine Hayes, with the local genealogy group, worked on displays tracing their respective family lineages in Rainy River District yesterday at the Fort Frances Museum—all part of the new exhibit, “Our Founding Families,” which opens there next week. The museum also is hosting an exhibit […]
Heather Latter Many of the municipalities in Rainy River District still are not supporting the idea of helping to foot the bill for operational costs of the Fort Frances Airport, Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig noted. McCaig provided a brief update regarding the regional airport concept during the business portion […]
Lucas Punkari Calling it his best effort of the season so far, Fort Frances Lakers’ goalie Tanner Hamilton was near perfect between the pipes Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The 20-year-old Saskatoon native made 40 saves to help the red-and-white beat the Duluth Clydesdales 4-2. Hamilton, who […]
