Bryce Forbes Jeff Wright tried to sink a 10-foot putt on the ninth hole at the fourth-annual RBC Charity Golf Classic held at Kitchen Creek Golf and Country Club. Twenty-five teams participated with the money raised going towards refurbishing the palliative care centre at the La Verendrye General Hospital. The […]
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Bryce Forbes Laureen Peters spent her Saturday handing out chips, hot dogs and freezies to youth soccer players at the division two through five wrap-up at St. Francis Sports Fields. France took home the division four championship while green won it all at the division five level.
Duane Hicks International Falls magician “Grampa Magic” called upon library student employee Kayla Brady to help him with a card trick during the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” for seniors Friday afternoon at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A crowd turned out to have tea and a snack […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Family & Children’s Services of the Rainy River District and the Kenora-Patricia Child & Family Services may merge into one if the provincial government approves a proposal put forth by both agencies. The move comes after FACS, along with dozens of Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario, faced […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—As part of its recent restructuring, the local Business Improvement Association has opted to move forward without a co-ordinator at the helm—and use the savings towards larger projects in the future. Current BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson will remain on the job until July 21. BIA chair Connie […]
Staff The Sight & Sound Wolves climbed back over the .500 mark with a big win over first-place Barwick Knights in RRDFL action here last night. John Desaulniers shut down Barwick’s hitters, and swatted the lone homer of the game, as the host Wolves romped to a 7-0 win. JJ […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances High School principal Al McManaman presented Kaitlyn McKenzie with her diploma during yesterday evening’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. The Ice For Kids Arena was packed with family and friends who came out to mark the milestone, which was followed by the annual “chem-free” […]
Bryce Forbes Jane McLeod, left, Mary Brown, and Chris Lowe spent their afternoon yesterday dishing up delicious strawberry shortcake at the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary. The popular event, which has been around since 1957, raised about $5,300 to help pay down the auxiliary’s […]
Submitted Merrick Cheetham received a balloon from one of Smokey the Bear’s helpers at the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue held Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed an evening of food, song, games, face-painting, and more at the Fort Frances Children’s Complex.
Staff After a heart-breaking loss in the semi-finals of the Rick Copenace Memorial tournament over the weekend, the Sight & Sound Wolves shook it off quickly. The Fort Frances-based squad earned a 9-7 win over host Northwest Bay in RRDFL regular-season action Tuesday night. Marcel Pagee earned the win while […]
Staff Goal-scoring was no problem in the two adult soccer games here Tuesday evening. In women’s action, Boston Pizza doubled Al’s Racquet Stringing 4-2. Laureen Peters had a pair of goals for the victors while Sarah Gould and Caitlin Hyatt added singles. Nicole Rogozinski netted both goals in a losing […]
Staff Bay City Contracting began work on the intersection of Sixth Street and Portage Avenue yesterday morning. This work will last for an estimated 15 days. As a result, Sixth Street is closed to through traffic from McKenzie Avenue to Walker Avenue while Portage Avenue is closed from Sixth Street […]
