Staff A second-straight overtime game didn’t end up in quite the same elation for the Fort Frances Lakers. In their first game since eliminating the K&A Wolverines 3-2 in overtime in Game 7 of their first-round series on Sunday, the Lakers were on the losing end last night—falling 4-3 to […]
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Duane Hicks Tomorrow is the deadline to sign for the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s seventh-annual customer service challenge. RRFDC officer manager Cynde Milette said the response has been good so far, with more than 15 businesses signed up, but organizers are hoping at least 30 will take part. She […]
Peggy Revell Decked out in green, Wilma Chapman served up Irish stew to the crowd that came out last night for the St. Patrick’s Supper at St. John’s Anglican Church here. Along with a spread of traditional Irish fare, those on hand also were treated to entertainment by the “Rainy […]
Peggy Revell With the help of librarian Evelyn Norris, Hailey Joyce was transformed into a paper bag princess yesterday morning during the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Bunch of Munsch” Storytime. The crowd of children who came out for the March Break activity heard their favourite Robert Munsch stories, ate cupcakes, […]
Duane Hicks Savannah Hyatt drew a fish yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum during March Break activities there. With direction from local artist Valerie Larson, the youngsters were asked to draw and paint their answers to the question, “What Hooks You Here?” Their input will be used to create […]
Peggy Revell In yet another sign that spring is on its way, Beta Sigma Phi’s “Daffodil Day” is returning here Friday, March 26. Now in its 35th year, the annual event sees Beta Sigma Phi volunteers raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society by the sale of live daffodils. “The […]
Press Release The transition from Grade 8 to high school represents a significant event in the lives of students. As such, teachers from both educational levels recently met at Fort Frances High School to collaborate, as well as to discuss supports that will provide a successful start for students entering […]
Viv O’Donnell “GARDENING AGAIN—IN 2010!” is the theme the Fort Frances Horticultural Society executive and directors chose at their planning meeting. The 2010 board will be comprised Nadia Felix (president), Bev Melynchuk (first vice-president), Marie Anderson (second vice-president), Evelyn Goldamer (secretary), and Nell Laur (treasurer). One-year directors include Evelyn Myers, […]
Barb Everett The Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary met last Wednesday (March 10) with 37 members present. First vice-president Alfreda Easton presided, and reports were heard from the committees. Several of the ladies will attend the district meeting in Dryden on Friday, March 26, leaving from the local Legion hall […]
Staff The St. Mary’s Youth Group is planning a spaghetti supper fundraiser for Sunday, March 28. Everyone is welcome to drop by the church hall from 5-6:30 p.m. and have a delicious spaghetti supper. Take-out also will be available. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged six-12. […]
Staff Back by popular demand, the seminar “Are You HST Ready? Harmonized Sales Tax for Ontario Businesses” will be held here again next Thursday (March 25). The free seminar will be held twice that day—from 1-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.—at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (608 Scott St.) […]
Staff Everyone is invited to an appreciation dinner next week to recognize the successful work of Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team co-ordinator Hugh Dennis. While it funding will come to end as of March 31, the SAPT team wants to celebrate Dennis’ achievements over the years. The SAPT […]
