A girl who had been reported missing was found safe and sound around 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Jade Hammer, 13, of Fort Frances had been reported missing earlier that day. She had been last seen here Thursday morning. The OPP would like to thank the media and public for their […]
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The senior skaters from the Border Skating Club ended the first half of their annual ice show on Saturday night with a “Sweet Dreams” routine. The show, entitled “Shades of Midnight,” featured a blacklight “Galaxy” number, a rainy nights number, and a cool nights number–just to name a few. A […]
These little hippies gave it their all last night in the dress rehearsal for Fort Dance Studio’s 5th annual General Division recital at the Townshend Theatre. The girls were dancing to Janis Joplin’s “Try.” The recital takes place tonight only. Tickets are available at Betty’s or at the door. Cost […]
The Abitibi-Consolidated paper mill in Fort Frances currently is conducting a staff review, with a reported 20 people having been laid off at this time, mill sources said. A list of those who have lost their jobs was circulated to mill staff earlier this week, one source noted. The list […]
With the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show coming up in less than a month, more and more exhibitors are signing up. But for those undecided about getting involved, Chamber office manager Dawn Booth said there’s still time to book space for the show, which will […]
With the Fine Line Art Gallery’s annual spring art show coming up April 10-May 6, artists must get their pieces in for the exhibit by this coming Wednesday (April 5). Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line co-op, said yesterday that 16 paintings had come in so far, but […]
Fort Frances OPP is seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing youth. Jade Hammer, 13, of Fort Frances was last seen yesterday (March 30) around 8:30 a.m. in town. Hammer is described as a white female, 5’4”, and weighing 120 pounds with a slim build. She has long […]
Those needing to contact the town’s parks and cemeteries office are asked to call the Public Works office instead since the former has been consolidated with the latter. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said this morning the parks and cemetery business has been handled through the Public Works building […]
Fort Frances OPP investigated a motor vehicle collision on the 1100 block of First Street East here Sunday around 5:30 p.m. that resulted in the laying of seven charges against a Jamaican man. Officers initially observed the accused driving in a suspicious manner on the 1100 block of Mill Road. […]
These girls appeared to be having a good time rehearsing their number for the 34th Annual Border Skating Club Ice Show, “Shades of Midnight.” The show takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Ice for Kids arena. Advance tickets are available at the Memorial […]
After reviewing the program for three years in a row, the Northwest Catholic District School Board has decided to cancel the senior kindergarten French Immersion class for the coming school year—and gradually phase out the program entirely. “They did decide, because of low enrolment for our SK French Immersion class, […]
The Grade 8 student appearing in front of the justice of the peace for selling chocolate bars in her neighborhood pleaded guilty to not having a Town of Fort Frances door-to-door sales licence. She was followed by three Grade 12 students who also acknowledged that they, too, did not have […]
