Mat Gamsby in the 3M car went low on the Emo Speedway track on Saturday evening to avoid Denny Trimble’s 66X car. Trimble spun out on the hot lap prior to the start of the heats. —Alex Cruickshank photo
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Local firefighter Greg Allan spent some time on Thursday reading to several senior kindergarten students from Robert Moore and Donald Young schools who were part of the “Boys in Literacy” program this year. The program funds activities such as this one that bring in male role models to encourage reading […]
Parents looked on as several students from Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick took part in a potato sack race at the annual family barbecue held there Monday evening. The younger students also enjoyed face-painting, races, and games while the older students played baseball. —Submitted photo
The interior of Rainy Lake Veterinary Services sustained considerable damage Friday afternoon after a van from the parking lot accidentally drove into the front of the building. Crews were out to fix the damage within a few hours. —Crystal Green photo
Kassy Michl received her hat and diploma from her teacher, Angela Gibson, last Wednesday as part of the Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation. She was one of more than 40 students who enjoyed the ceremony, barbecue, and magic show with their families at the Legion Park. —Crystal Green photo
After 43 years with the Town of Fort Frances, tax administrator Ed Katona retired as of June 6. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig shared a few words at Monday night’s council meeting to show the town’s appreciation for Katona’s excellent level of service over the decades in various areas of […]
Sight & Sound (5-2) will be looking to end their two-game losing streak when they travel to Big Island (2-5) this evening in Rainy River District Fastball League action. The Fort Frances-based squad has not won a game in June after starting the season with five-straight wins. And they find […]
Expansion knows no bounds for Coffee Time Donuts—both at home and abroad. Parent company Chairman’s Brand Corp. yesterday announced its intent to purchase the assets of Afton Food Group, bringing 128 units of Robin’s Donuts, 85 units of 241 Pizza, and 11 units of Mrs. Powell’s Cinnamon Buns into the […]
Patricia Lang, president of Confederation College, and Jack McMaster, education director for the Rainy River District School Board, signed a corporate agreement yesterday to offer dual credits at Fort Frances High School that also will count towards their education at the college. Courses offering dual credits are expected to begin […]
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend a public information meeting Tuesday night (June 13) to comment on recommendations for long-term development plans in the Downtown Core Committee report. The meeting is slated for 7-10 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Patti-Jo Reid, chair of the local Economic Development […]
Council will vote to renew the town’s policing contract with the OPP at tonight’s regular meeting. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said the process of developing the five-year agreement went smoothly. “Administration—George Bell and myself—and a member of the Police Services Board [John McTaggart] had active consultation with the contract […]
In an effort to help fund student activities, some Fort High grads are working to get an alumni association off the ground here—with the first meeting planned for Wednesday night (June 14). “People understand that high school activities, not just sports, are badly strapped for cash,” noted Gord Taggart, who […]
