Press Release Minnesota Vikings alumnus Matt Blair, celebrity captain of the International Tug of War: Pulling for Peace Team USA, yesterday issued a rules violation challenge to Team Canada for its celebrity team selection. Blair called upon the two countries’ mayors Shawn Mason of International Falls and Roy Avis of […]
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Zoey Duncan Last night’s graduation ceremony for Fort Frances High School students concluded with a speech from valedictorian Halle Bazinet. Her speech drew laughter from her peers as she recounted high school memories and took a few good-natured jabs at some teachers’ idiosyncrasies.
Lucas Punkari The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a blaze at the Bayview Motel early Wednesday afternoon. Fortunately, the fire was contained to one room there.
Heather Latter Magnus Trembath checked out how the crops were growing during the official opening of the Fort Frances Community Garden on Lillie Avenue here yesterday. People were busy in their plots planting and pulling weeds, as the sun finally came out after several days of rain.
Terry Dronyk of Fort Frances was the $500 winner in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar draw for June 19-25. The group of $30 winners included Neil and Shirley Whitefield (Fort Frances), Jamie Eliuk (Emo), and Lorraine Hasbargen (Stratton). They were joined by Natalie Arnone (Atikokan), Bill […]
Helen Pattison Under ideal weather conditions this year, the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary hosted its annual “Strawberry Social” last Thursday (June 16). The crowds of people and volunteers socialized and enjoyed the food, as well as the plant, bake, book, “Pick a Strawberry,” and “Lucky Dozen” tables. Most were sold […]
Press Release This year, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has decided to celebrate Canada’s most famous (or infamous) citizens! The theme for the Canada Day window display contest is “The Quest for Canada’s Best,” where they will pay tribute to our most famous people. From Justin Beiber to Alexander […]
Peggy Revell Grade 12 students put pen to paper for their calculus final in Fort High’s small gym on Tuesday. The last of the final exams for Semester II were held today, with graduation starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Ice for Kids Arena. This will be followed by the […]
Staff A total of three tenders to do a batch of summer projects, including reconstruction of the water and sewer infrastructure on the 200 block of Third Street East, were submitted by Tuesday’s 2 p.m. deadline. Wagner Construction Canada submitted a bid for $2,659,143.12 (incl. HST) while Tom Veert Contracting […]
Press Release As Ontario’s wood supply competition comes to a close, three more forestry companies have accepted offers, creating 55 new jobs and protecting 741 existing jobs. AbiBow Canada Inc. in Fort Frances has accepted a wood supply offer of 317,500 cubic metres per year of merchantable and unmerchantable spruce, […]
Lucas Punkari Doris Soucie of Dryden prepared to shoot her ball down the alley at Plaza Lanes yesterday afternoon as she competed in the Bowling competition portion of the District 1A Senior Games. Soucie and her team would end up missing out on the medals, with the gold going to […]
Zoey Duncan Dakota Smith led dancers and students from around the district during a pow wow at Robert Moore School yesterday to celebrate the end of the school year. Students and teachers alike enjoyed being part of the celebration during a number of inter-tribal dances, as well as a barbecue.
