The parishioners of St. John’s Anglican Church here are holding their third-annual St. Andrew’s supper at the church hall on Thursday, Nov. 30. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland so the dinner will feature traditional Scottish fare, such as haggis and neeps, roast beef and all the trimmings, […]
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For many, one of the greatest joys of Christmas is the sense of wonder children experience when they see a present under the tree with their name on it. But sadly, some youngsters go through the holiday season without getting a chance to have that kind of magic moment. Family […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will receive a number of reports tonight in its final meeting before the new board is sworn in next month following last week’s municipal election. Among those to be reviewed are the director of education’s annual report for 2006, as well as an extensive […]
Tickets for the upcoming concert entitled “Glorious Christmas” went on sale today, and those wanting to go had better get their tickets as soon as possible. The Yuletide collaboration between Diane Maxey’s Fort Frances Choraliers and Katherine Williams and the Borderland Community Orchestra is expected to be a sell-out here, […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team held an open house last night at the Memorial Sports Centre for anyone—particularly young girls—to get a feel for what it is like to play on the Muskie squad. Cake was served and a draw was held for the right to be an honourary Muskie […]
“Citizen of the Year 1994” Mark Kowalchuk handed over a plaque to this year’s top citizen June Keddie during the town’s annual appreciation dinner Friday night at the Rendez-Vous. —Duane Hicks photo
FORT FRANCES—The Town of Fort Frances saluted 2006 “Citizen of the Year” June Keddie, as well as retirees and employees who have reached 25 years of service, at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. As she was greeted on stage by 1994 “Citizen of the Year” […]
An 18-year-old Fort Frances male was charged with assault with a weapon following a disturbance on the 100 block of Fourth Street West shortly after 5 a.m. yesterday. The teen is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 18. Then around 9:30 a.m. yesterday, Fort Frances OPP arrested two men for […]
With the terms of the current council coming to an end next month, so to are the terms for those sitting on the town’s numerous boards and committees. As such, the Town of Fort Frances is looking for interested residents to get involved in their community on a committee level […]
FORT FRNCES—As Christmas draws nearer and local residents and businesses decorate for the holiday season, the Fort Frances Power Corp. wants people to keep in mind that LED lights are a smart alternative. And while the FFPC is not be holding an LED Christmas light exchange program in partnership with […]
Chapple Reeve Peter Van Heyst was among those who rolled up his sleeve to get a ’flu shot from public health nurse Kathy Loney yesterday in Emo. Clinics are being offered throughout the district in coming weeks, with the next two being held at Robert Moore and Crossroads schools on […]
The first payment for anglers wishing to compete in the 2007 Emo Walleye Classic is due tomorrow (Nov. 18). The $300 instalment must be paid in full by the deadline. If teams have not paid by then, they will lose their place in the popular catch-and-release tournament. The final 10 […]
