Lucas Punkari Alex Gustafson of the Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians surveyed the zone before moving the puck up the ice during a 4-2 win over the Thunder Bay Beavers on Saturday night in the Source for Sports Showcase Cup at the Ice For Kids Arena here. See story, photo […]
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I think I learned to love dogs from Nanny and Marion Alexander, our neighbour lady years ago.Both of them had wonderful dogs in their lives over the years and I admired their dog relationships, especially their loyalty.“Karma” was my second dog since I became an adult and living on my […]
Duane Hicks Plans are coming together for the 54th-annual “Parade of Lights,” which will be held here this Saturday (Nov. 26). Brenda Kellar of Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd., the parade’s sponsor, said everything is shaping up well. And while she hasn’t been contacted by too many people registering their […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual general membership meeting Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous here. It is open to all businesses, both Chamber members and non-Chamber members. The meeting will feature a guest speaker from Osisko Mining, who will […]
Heather Latter Actors from the Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company of London, England portrayed “Claus” and the original reindeer, “Glossie” and “Flossie,” in their rendition of “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre as part of the “Kids and Company” entertainment series. The next […]
Heather Latter Phyllis Bedard, 92, along with her daughter, Linda Brigham, enjoyed a cup of tea and some sandwiches at St. John’s Anglican Church’s Christmas tea. A selection of baked goods, meat pies, and crafts also was available.
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers hit the road for a pair of SIJHL contests over the weekend and came away with two different results. After dropping a 4-2 decision to the Thunder Bay North Stars on Friday night, the Lakers bounced back Saturday night with a 5-2 triumph over the […]
Staff The local OPP’s “Stuff a Cruiser” campaign is set to return for a second holiday season to help fill the pantries of local organizations which help those in need. “It helps tremendously,” Rachel Spuzak, with the United Native Friendship Centre here, said about the program that will take place […]
Staff “Operation Christmas Child,” the annual shoebox campaign, has begun to wind down, with today being the start of collection week in the district. The campaign, conducted by Samaritan’s Purse, sends shoeboxes full of small gifts to children in countries ravaged by war, poverty, famine, and natural disasters. People have […]
Duane Hicks “Citizen of the Year” Nick Wihnan rose from his seat to the applause of the crowd during the town’s annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Wihnan later received an award from Coun. Andrew Hallikas on stage and shared the message that volunteerism is about teamwork. […]
Heather Latter Toey Bone offered her daughters, Emma, left, and Abby a Christmas dainty on Saturday afternoon at the tea and bake sale held at Zion Lutheran Church here.
Peggy Revell Jean Bujold and Kathy Mueller showed off the glass snowflakes created by Mueller which were being raffled off yesterday at the C.W.L.’s annual Christmas bazaar. Held at the St. Mary’s Church hall, the event was bustling with people who came out for tea, coffee, dainties, and to peruse […]
