Submitted Some of the cast of Fort Frances Little Theatre’s production of “How the West Was Won in a Dress” were spotted in the “Lucky Lady Saloon” during a recent rehearsal. The comedy will be staged June 25-26 and June 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Cornell Barn on La […]

Peggy Revell Fort High students taking Grade 10 Academic math buckled down this morning in the small gym during the third-last day of final exams before summer holidays kick off. Graduation, followed by the annual “chem-free” grad party, will take place this Thursday.

Duane Hicks The Canada Day parade next week not only will feature floats, music, and waving flags, but one very special torch. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics once again will be taking place during the July 1 parade, said local OPP Cst. Mike Engstrom, who’s helping […]

Staff Nine new forest fires were reported in the West Fire Region over the weekend. Fort Frances District responded to four new fires on Friday and Saturday, with a mix of human and lightning causes, but all have since been declared “out.” However, the MNR continues to monitor two fires […]

the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is still seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen. Belinda Paishk, 16, was last seen leaving her Young Star House residence last Monday (June 13) on a school bus en route to Fort Frances High School. She is described as a First […]

Zoey Duncan Chris McKinnon, owner of M&M Meat Shops here, cooked up burgers and hotdogs Friday with help from Sue Hanson, left, and other volunteers, raising nearly $300 for the Survivors’ Dinner that is again part of the annual “Relay for Life” here. The dinner will be held at Boston […]