Teachers at Crossroads School in Devlin have taken on an action research project in conjunction with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and a support team from Lakehead University. For their efforts, the Rainy River District School Board will recognize the Teachers Learning Together Team at its regular meeting tomorrow […]
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Proud parents Pat and Dana Cross of Fort Frances posed for a photo with their daughter, Blaire Avery Cross, who was born Thursday, Jan. 3 at 8:39 a.m. at La Verendrye Hospital. Blaire, who weighed in at seven pounds, one oz., was the first baby born here in 2008 and […]
Sherin Hagen, left, president of the local Alzheimer Society, and Mayor Roy Avis raised the flag Friday to signal January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in the Town of Fort Frances. The Alzheimer Society has various fundraisers planned in the near future, including the third-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” on […]
Enjoying the sunshine and temperatures up to five C (41 F), Derek Perreault and his daughter, Shyanne Maki, walked “Gunner” and “Daisy” along First Street East yesterday afternoon. While the weather may not stay quite that mild, temperatures will be only slightly below zero Celsius at least for the next […]
FORT FRANCES—With the Jan. 14 municipal byelection now only a little over a week away, a total of 1,376 ballots have come in so far, returning officer Glenn Treftlin reported Friday morning. Treftlin added those who plan on mailing in their ballots—as opposed to delivering them by hand—should do so […]
FORT FRANCES—Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in […]
The OPP is investigating a break-and-enter at a garage located in La Vallee Township. A Coleman 5,000 watt generator was stolen. The generator is black with green painted accents. The appearance of the generator is unique because the owner has installed lawn mower tires on the base to help with […]
Fort Frances OPP and a K-9 unit were called to 822 Crowe Ave. to investigate a break and enter to a residence on New Year’s Day. When police arrived, the back door to the residence had been kicked in. Police believe the crime took place on Jan. 1 between 1:10 […]
The New Year’s baby for 2008 is Blaire Avery Cross. She was born at La Verendrye Hospital here yesterday at 8:39 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds, one oz. The proud parents are Pat and Dana Cross, and proud big sisters are Molly and Piper.
It will be cloudy tonight, with clear breaks. Expect an overnight low of minus-eight C (18 F) and light south winds. Tomorrow will see cloudy periods, along with a high of one (34) and low around minus-eight (18). Look for southeast winds at five-10 m.p.h. There’s a 40 percent chance […]
After shovelling off his deck a few weeks ago at his home on Second Street East, someone suggested to Ralph Wolff that he should build a slide. So he did—complete with an Olympic theme to boot!
Fort Frances Museum assistant Katie Urban adjusted a portrait of Millie Eide Gladu this morning in preparation for a new exhibit, “Millie Eide Gladu, a retrospective,” which will feature work by the local artisit. Gladu was an active member of the arts community in Fort Frances from the 1950s until […]
