Nakita Rose, performed solo during Fort Dance Studio’s production, “The British are Coming”. The show ran last Friday and Saturday nights at the Townsend Theatre in Fort Frances. —Amanda Roy photo
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Brady McMahon, a 12-year-old grade seven student at Robert Moore school, runs in the last event of the regional intermediate track and field event held at the St. Francis Sportsfields last Friday – a relay race. –Justin Holmes photo
Two local police officers were awarded national recognition on Saturday for going above and beyond the call of duty during a call last summer. Cst. Ashley Gibbs and Cst. Armand Jourdain of Treaty Three Police, southern subdivision, were awarded the Commendation for Outstanding Service from the First Nations Chiefs of […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres will begin season ticket sales tomorrow, and have announced an early bird special for junior hockey fans who make their purchase before July 6. Tickets will run for $190 for adults, $165 for seniors and students and $125 for children under 12. These prices will […]
Brittany York, front, pondered what the answer to the final question on her (Grade 9) Geography exam was, yesterday afternoon in the small gym at Fort Frances High School. Meanwhile, classmates Sarah Pruys, centre back, and Amber Gibson reviewed their papers before handing them over to their teacher Rob Donaldson. […]
The local Canada Safeway is welcoming a new manager today. Kevin Langford arrived this weekend from one of the two Canada Safeway stores in Brandon, Manitoba, where he has worked for the last nine years. He and his wife visited Fort Frances last week, and were pleased with what they […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres, the town’s new SIJHL franchise, will be coached by former Borderland Thunder coach Wayne Strachan. The Sabres were introduced to the community at a press conference held by Strachan, owner Carolyn Kellaway, vice president Nancy Gardiman, SIJHL president Ron Whitehead and Fort Frances mayor Roy […]
Overnight, in the east end of town, at the corner of Minnie Ave. and Third St. E., a large tree toppled over and crushed a satellite dish on a nearby home. Also around 3 a.m. over 700 homes in the east end of town lost power. —Amanda Roy photo
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is set to vote on its budget for the 2007/08 school year at its final regular meeting of the current school year tomorrow in Sioux Lookout. Administration will be presenting a balanced budget of about $14.4 million. According to the report, this total represents […]
Enthusiastic residents gathered outside the Fort Frances Museum yesterday afternoon as curator Pam Hawley and several town dignitaries unveiled its new look. Mayor Roy Avis told the crowd on hand how excited he is about the beautiful museum that will help to preserve and showcase some of Fort Frances’ heritage. […]
Despite light winds and the threat of rain, the Rendezvous Yacht Club had the best turnout yet for its Wednesday night race series. Six boats competed in a windward/leeward course, which was shortened to four legs due to the light winds. The win went to Ron Bowman and his J24 […]
John Rafferty, Howard Hampton’s representative, spoke to the droves of people who attended the Grand re-opening of the Fort Frances Museum yesterday. Several town dignitaries thanked those who contributed to the project and invited the public to tour the exhibits inside. –Amanda Roy photo
