The junior skaters portrayed cheerleaders during the Border Skating Club’s performance of “High School Musical” on Saturday. The show also ran Sunday afternoon at the Ice for Kids Arena. —Heather Ogilvie photo
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Volunteer Sharlene Radbourne read a story with JK student Ayla Whitecrow during the first session of the relaunched “Folklore” program at F.H. Huffman School here Tuesday morning. The program brings volunteers from the community into the school to read to kindergarten students for an hour once a week. —Melanie Béchard […]
Luc Desserre, left, and Gregory Fehr make up part of the brass section in the Our Lady of the Way School band, which started up this year under the direction of principal Brendan Hyatt. The band is progressing very well and is slated to participate in the annual Festival of […]
The Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, celebrated Easter in song Sunday afternoon before a full house at St. Mary’s Church. The program, narrated by Darren Ward, consisted of two parts—“The Offer Still Stands” and “Amazing Grace.” A second performance will be held Monday, April 9 at […]
Major-General Stanley, played by Ross Kircher, found himself in a pretty precarious position as pirates threatened his life in Fort Frances High School’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” The show opened Wednesday night and ran until Saturday, with the final two shows being sold out. —Melanie Béchard photo
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong held its annual recognition banquet at Couchiching First Nation last Thursday, lauding the accomplishments of those who benefit from its programs. Based in Kenora, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong is the training and employment delivery agency whose purpose is to assist Treaty #3 communities and individuals address their training needs in […]
The Ontario government is inviting comments on a proposed forest biofibre policy that will help support the economy in rural and Northern Ontario, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Friday. “We are seeking public comment on the draft policy, which provides direction on ensuring the sustainable use of this resource,” […]
Federal Conservative candidate Richard Neumann had the opportunity to introduce himself and his views to some district party members during a nomination meeting Friday night in Emo. “We are not a region in decline, but we are a region in seemingly perpetual transition,” Neumann said in his speech to party […]
FORT FRANCES—La Verendrye Hospital programs and nearly a dozen local charitable organizations will share a sizable gift left to them from the late Myrtle and Albert Gaylord of Fort Frances. With the recent final closure and disbursement of the last will and testament of Myrtle Gaylord (who died in 2005) […]
FORT FRANCES—A former Fort Frances resident will experience the ceremonies in France to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge first-hand—as the corps commander for the honour guard. Maj. Eric Gilson, son of Pat and the late Struchan Gilson, was selected for the position, which will see him heading the […]
FORT FRANCES—Thanks to the efforts of the Fort Frances Family Health Team, clinic physicians have a new staff member who will help them better meet the primary health care demands of patients and reduce wait times. Nurse practitioner Nicole Therrien started her job with the Fort Frances Community Clinic on […]
FORT FRANCES—Nearly 40 parents, teachers, and concerned citizens from Atikokan attended the Rainy River District School Board meeting here Tuesday night to protest its decision not to replace Atikokan High School’s bus and to ask trustees to reconsider. Another 40 people were on a bus to attend the meeting but […]
