Students in grade seven and eight classroom have been very busy lately. Last Monday, the grade eight class travelled to Fort Frances for a tour of Fort Frances High School. Upon their arrival, students were directed to the auditorium, where they listened to a few words from the principal as […]
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The raffle draw, sponsored by the Crossroads community rink fundraising committee, was held Friday morning at the school and the three lucky winners were chosen. Chris Woods of Fort Frances won the garage package, Wayne Pattison (Fort Frances) took home the gazebo while Joe Altbauer (Nestor Falls) won the barn-style […]
While it may be three weeks away, the Fun in the Sun committee already is gearing up for the big three-day summer celebration. “It’s starting to shape up. But we welcome any events in the community,” said FITS committee member Laurie Beadle. “The more there is to do, the better.” […]
Since the deadline for applications closed May 25, the Northwest Catholic District School Board is beginning the process of hiring a new director of education. “We’ve begun the process. We’ve been doing background checks and setting a meeting for interviews,” current Education Director Carol-Lynne Oldale said. Oldale submitted her resignation […]
During the week of June 2-9, the Thunder Bay Diocese of the Catholic Women’s League will mark the completion of six fruitful years of the “Raise Values Above Violence Campaign.” The mission originally was created to emphasize the need to re-establish values in society in an effort to reduce violence. […]
Tantalize your taste buds this Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road in Fort Frances. It’s home baking day–with vendors preparing something special for their customers. The Heatwole Family has been a valued vendor at the market for many years. To accompany their breads, homemade noodles, and […]
The Aquanauts put the finishing touches on their season with an awards banquet last night. Here is the list of winners: •Recognition of overall attitude, effort and improvement–Jillian Kellar, Suzanne Sonnasinh, Keegan Little, Nicole Lowey, Matthew Parent, Kenneth Kellar, Kyle Perrott, and Lauren Krueger; •Competitive Freestyle (George Mayhew Trophy)–Rachel Dutton […]
An afternoon fire destroyed the medical centre at Big Grassy on Monday. The Lake of the Woods Fire Department was called out to assist Big Grassy firefighters when the blaze was reported between 1:30 and 2 p.m. “The fire destroyed the building but there were no injuries reported,” said Fort […]
A good crowd turned out at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in North Branch for the cleanup on May 26, followed by coffee and lunch at the community centre. Thanks to those who already donated to the grass mowing for the cemetery and community centre. Please remember to donate. • • • The […]
In the fall of 1999, the much-anticipated Townshend Theatre opened to the public. “Theatre rings with applause at grand opening. People gave high praise for support” read the headline as . . . “Natalie MacMaster received the first standing ovations in the facility.” (Fort Frances Times Sept. 22, 1999). It […]
As they hit Day 27 of their strike, employees of the Fort Frances and District Association of Community Living are garnering support from other unions here. CUPE Local #65 members received a cheque Monday from CEP #92, which represents mill employees here, and also have had many supporters join them […]
Here were the academic award winners at the FFHS awards showcase held Monday afternoon: Grade 12 Pens (14 times on Honour Roll) Jamie Algie, Kimberly Badiuk, Jacqueline Badiuk, Amanda Cotterill, Allison Cox, Charles Fisher, Dan Gibb, A.J. Gill, Elissa Green, Sarah Gushulak, Lindsey Hallikas, Cole Kaemingh, Rachelle Lavigne, Joel McCoy, […]
