“Summer Bash 2006,” the Kiwanis skate park fundraiser social, was held Saturday at the local Legion. And although it proved less successful than hoped, organizers are looking on the bright side. “We drew about 60 people. It still went well. We made some money [about $850],” skate park committee chair […]
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A new alternative education program at the United Native Friendship Centre here held its first graduation and success ceremony last Wednesday (June 14). Two students—June McNally and Evelyn Shebagegit—received their high school diplomas while several others were honoured with dreamcatchers for having completed enough lessons to earn high school credit. […]
It was a show like no other—the barn, the calf, the square dancing, and line dancing—but it definitely was well-received despite the unconventional aspects. Fort Frances Theatre presented “Breaker Calling Cinderella” last Thursday to Saturday in the big red barn at the Cornell farm on La Vallee Road North. “The […]
While Alberton council got a brief introduction to Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) at its regular meeting last Wednesday, La Vallee Township held a public meeting that same night to present its proposed CIP to community residents. And both councils ultimately decided to move forward with the plans. Tannis Drysdale and […]
The local food council is preparing a brochure for the public which will list the farms in Rainy River valley where local products can be purchased. “We want to share with everyone else that not only can we speak about buying local products, but we can tell people where to […]
A broken bone can cause challenges for anyone. But for Tylyn Silander of Fort Frances, a broken wrist threatened to eliminate her entire junior girls’ bowling team from competing at the zone round of the “Four Steps to Stardom” earlier this year. The squad was preparing for the competition that […]
The provincial government has reversed its decision to close all coal-fired electricity plants in Ontario, meaning the Atikokan generating station will continue operating for now. “It’s great news. It’s very uplifting for the community,” said Mayor Dennis Brown. “The future is looking much better for Atikokan.” The Ministry of Energy […]
The Northern Ontario Information Technology Education Leaders (NOITEL) has organized a tremendous conference to acknowledge the contributions of information technology employees, share best practices, network, and learn. Technology Conference 2006 will take place June 22-23 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Expenses have been covered by 23 sponsors that […]
Fun in the Sun activities are scheduled from Thursday, June 29 to Saturday, July 1, and organizers want everyone to know there’s many ways they can be a part of the celebrations. FITS committee member Dawn Booth said organizers are looking for more people to set up food booths at […]
Canadian Tire held its second-annual bike rodeo Saturday, drawing 32 area children to bring in their bikes for safety inspections and to learn the rules of the road. Fort Frances OPP Cst. Dereck McLean and Cadet Kristin Lee were at the Canadian Tire parking lot from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to […]
Downtown Fort Frances will be the place to be next Thursday (June 29) when the Business Improvement Association holds its annual “Mall Days” celebration. “This is the start of Fun in the Sun,” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson enthused yesterday. “‘Mall Days’ has always been the start of the fun, so […]
FORT FRANCES—Community Living Fort Frances and District is inviting the public to let their inner artist come out. The association plans to have a large canvas primed and ready for people put their creative mark on during “Mall Days” here next Thursday (June 29). Local artist Cher Pruys will have […]
