FORT FRANCES—For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youths and families. CAO Mark McCaig confirmed this week that Fort Frances once again is eligible for […]
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FORT FRANCES—If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get your Christmas tree out to the curb in time for the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual pick-up on Saturday. (Jan. 13). It will start around 4 p.m.—a little later in the day than past years in order to give […]
The OPP, in partnership with the Northwest Catholic District School Board and the Rainy River District School Board, will be hosting an information session on Wednesday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Det. S/Sgt. Arni Stinnison, of the OPP’s Electronic Crimes Section, and Det. Sgt. Robyn MacEachern, […]
George Emes, Edward Jones investment representative in Fort Frances, is hosting a free broadcast presentation entitled “Perception vs. Reality: How to Stay Focused on What Matters.” It will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. at 318 Scott St. Join Edward Jones Canadian market strategist Kate […]
It’s been a busy season so far for the Borderland Community Orchestra—and they’re not slowing down yet. Following the successful “Glorious Christmas” concert series last month, in which the orchestra teamed up with the Fort Frances Choraliers to perform some Christmas favourites, the orchestra now is planning two winter “pops” […]
Nicole Cain braved the cold weather on Friday, bundling up during her morning walk in Fort Frances. The cold snap is expected to last for the next several days as district residents battle temperatures dropping close to minus-30 (22 below). —Heather Ogilvie photo
The Muskie hockey program picked up a pair of exhibition victories last night—albeit in dramatically different fashions. The boys crushed the host Ely Timberwolves 8-0 while the girls rallied in the third period for a 3-2 win over the Lake of the Woods-Baudette Bears in Rainy River. Matt Hebert led […]
The local Knights of Columbus PeeWee ‘AA’ squad is hosting a tournament on Jan. 19-21. Help us celebrate 70 years. If you have photos or played for the ‘AA,’ submit information to phawley@fort-frances.com or drop it off at the Fort Frances Museum (334 Scott St.)
The local junior men’s and women’s rinks are off to a rough start at the provincial playdowns in Sault Ste. Marie. Despite several close calls, both rinks still were searching for their first win heading into action this afternoon. Adam Bolen’s rink suffered its third-straight defeat with a narrow 10-8 […]
The NorWOSSA court sport action scheduled for this afternoon between the host Muskies and Dryden Eagles has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A snowstorm in the Dryden area has prevented the Eagles from travelling to Fort Frances. A make-up date for the matches has yet to be set.
FORT FRANCES—The seventh-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18 at La Place Rendez-Vous, and organizers once again are hoping to raise lots of money to help district families facing medical expenses. Georges Blanc, who helps organize the dinner as both co-owner of the Rendez-Vous and […]
The fundraising campaign to purchase a CT Scanner for Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. does not seem to have lost any speed after the holiday season as another $91,000 has been raised since Dec. 22. Campaign chair Deane Cunningham now is looking ahead to the next milestone: $1 million. “We’re […]
