the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is continuing an investigation into the report of a missing person. Eric Natti, 49, of Atikokan was reported missing to police when he failed to arrive at his place of employment on Nov. 21. His vehicle was located at the Miller Lake landing, […]
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Staff Taking advantage of beautiful weather on their day off school yesterday, Hailey McEvoy, left, Cale George, Rachel McEvoy, and Emily George got together to build a snowman yesterday afternoon at the “Nelson Street Park,” located at the corner of Williams Avenue, which currently is embroiled in a re-zoning dispute […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, sang a selection of Christmas carols outside the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday afternoon while “The Friends of the Museum” offered up goodies and hot beverages inside to those who stopped by. The Choraliers will present their annual cantata on […]
Heather Latter Santa Claus waved to the crowd along the 700 block of Scott Street during the 54th-annual “Parade of Lights” on Saturday. This year’s parade, sponsored and organized by Causeway General Insurance Brokers. Ltd. for the third time, saw about 15 floats take part.
Staff Dave Lerman, with help from his son-in-law, David Helgeson, cut into his birthday cake at his 100th birthday celebration Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Legion. Many people stopped by to wish the long-time community member a happy birthday.
Lucas Punkari Muskie goalie Dana Cridland kept an eye on a battle for the puck between teammate Shelby Rea and Hannah Rose of the Kenora Broncos during NorWOSSA action Friday night at the ’52 Canadians Arena. Rose ended up netting a pair of goals, however, as the visitors skated away […]
Peggy Revell Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. CEO Wayne Woods, accompanied by Irene Laing, pulled out the winning names Friday afternoon for the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Christmas draw. Barb Turgeon won the $1,000 first prize, with the second prize going to Lois Holmlund ($500) and the third prize […]
Heather Latter Mrs. Claus offered a candy cane to a somewhat skeptical Skylar Mansbridge on Saturday morning during her visit to the Canadian Tire store here.
Heather Latter Rya Hawrylak worked on making an ornament during a heritage decorations and tree trimming event at the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday afternoon, which added to the Christmas festivities being held prior to the Santa Claus parade here.
Staff The first two contests of a four-game homestand went according to plan for the Fort Frances Lakers over the weekend. Playing in front of their loyal faithful at the Ice For Kids Arena, the Lakers skated to a convincing 9-2 triumph over the expansion Iron Range Ironheads on Friday, […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances recently improved its Internet accessibility, and council will get to hear all about it during two presentations at tonight’s regular meeting. First, Internet technology consultant Darryl Allan will speak about the town’s revamped website at www.fort-frances.com The site, which was launched in its new […]
Press Release In October, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry (POE) processed more than 53,000 travellers in 33,800 vehicles, as well as 744 commercial trucks. Twenty-two charter buses and 941 pedestrians also were processed during the month. The CBSA also conducted more than 1,800 […]
