The Elite classes of Fort Dance Studio showed perfect technique while practising their Highland number, “Danny Boy,” on Saturday in preparation for their ninth-annual Core and Elite division recital, “Let’s Dance,” which is set to hit the stage this Saturday (June 14) at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. TIckets […]
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Under-12 soccer participants Conor McManaman, front, and Hunter Leishman worked on their ball-handling skills during a practice at the St. Francis Sportsfields on Saturday afternoon.
The African Children’s Choir performed Friday evening before a packed house at Bethel Baptist Church here. The choir, made up of orphaned children from various parts of Africa, tours the world raising money that enables the children to continue their education and build awareness to the plight of the African […]
The Ontario Forestry Coalition (OFC) will be holding a public meeting Monday at noon at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium to urge local residents to send a message to the McGuinty government that the new Endangered Species Act (ESA) will hurt communities like Fort Frances. The meeting is part of […]
Cornell Farms in Devlin, along with Gammondale Farm of Thunder Bay, were recognized this morning in Thunder Bay for earning the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence regional awards. The award was presented to Kim Cornell due to his shift to direct marketing to better respond to consumer demand. Cornell […]
Reconstruction of the Portage Avenue underpass will resume Monday for roughly a 25-week construction period, and with it will be some restrictions on vehicle access. Starting Tuesday (June 10), Portage Avenue from Third Street East to Fifth Street East will be restricted to emergency vehicle traffic only from 9 a.m.-8 […]
The province is investing $250,000 into Phase II of the local Heritage Tourism Project, helping Fort Frances bring its heritage to life through exciting improvements to tourism attractions. Through its Rural Economic Development Program, the province is committing a quarter-million dollars to help the town: •develop a waterfront heritage route; […]
Michael Jones and son, Jack, enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs yesterday at the Fort Frances Day Care’s 13th-annual family barbecue. The event featured a supper cooked up by local Kiwanians, as well as face-painting, games, draws, and appearances by “Bobber the Bass” and “Sparky the Fire Safety Dog.”
Lauren Gurski, a member of the Muskie girls’ soccer team, served up food to hungry players, parents, and members of the community yesterday evening at the Emo Youth Soccer League. The barbecue was a fundraiser to help the team offset the cost of participating at OFSAA in Collingwood next week. […]
Sara Sobkowicz and her mother, Sheila, spent some time together in the Robert Moore gym on Thursday during the school’s third-annual Portfolio Day. She read through her daughter’s work in awe of her writing skill, imagination, and obvious talent.
Sara Sobkowicz and her mother, Sheila, spent some time together in the Robert Moore gym on Thursday during the school’s third-annual Portfolio Day. She read through her daughter’s work in awe of her writing skill, imagination, and obvious talent.
Tim Hortons supervisor Danielle Herbert waited for her co-workers to her bail her out yesterday afternoon during “Camp Day” there. In addition to the “jail or bail” cell, a book sale, and other fundraisers, proceeds from every cup of coffee purchased yesterday will be donated to the Tim Hortons Children’s […]
