The Mill Alumni will hold its 10th annual banquet on Wednesday, May 25 at the Fort Frances legion, starting with a social hour and a half starting at 5 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by May 15 and are available at the Senior Centre as well as from Committee members, […]
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Husband and wife duo Whitehorse closed out the Tour de Fort regular season last week. The concert series was able to bounce back from Covid restrictions, to offer a full line-up, including make-up shows forced to cancel during the pandemic. With restrictions easing, the concert series has decided to return […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Council briefs Town employees will have the right to disconnect from work codified into policy following Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council. Item 5.4 on the agenda for the committee of the whole saw a report which recommended council adopt a new policy for town employees regarding the […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to take the positions of President, vice- president and special events co-ordinator. We are also looking for someone who will do publicity. The Auxiliary is currently celebrating its 70th year of being active, raising money for hospital equipment. If anyone wishes […]
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Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the April Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Ab Desrosier of, Rainy River ON with the winning ticket number Q-8014859. Desrosier takes home $11,220, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, April […]
The Rainycrest Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Activation Room at Rainycrest. Our Auxiliary works solely for the betterment of the residents living in the Home. Any donations received by the Auxiliary are used for that purpose. The furniture that you see when […]
Beyak Automotive Group has partnered with Fort Frances Youth Soccer, to keep everyone playing in style for the 2022 Season. Beyak Automotive Group has purchased moisture wicking, sport performance t-shirts for each player and volunteer. “It is exciting to see that registration numbers for 2022 have almost doubled from what […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
In 2011, Sandra McNay and her daughter Samantha Halliday were at the Relay For Life to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society — McNay’s brother and Halliday’s uncle, Robert, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier that year. McNay said the event was supposed to be all night. But […]
Hundreds of hunters and enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Frances Gun Show on Saturday, to see nearly 100 dealers, crafters and vendors, at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Hunters were able to check out the offerings of dozens of gun dealers, top. Artisan Cindy Gauthier, centre, was on hand selling […]
Fort Frances High School students are busy putting the final polish on this year’s musical production “Cry-Baby, the stage adaptation of the 1990 John Waters film. The show runs from tonight, Wednesday, May 11, through Saturday, May 14. Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m., with tickets available for $12, or […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Monday the Fort Frances Lakers announced they have hired a new Head Coach and General Manager to lead the team into the next season. Paul MacLean has previous experience in the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) as coach for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs from 2012-2014. The name […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers hockey team will hold its annual general meeting next Monday evening. Board President Gary Silander is up for reelection as well as other board positions. They are also hoping to get the community more involved with the team. “We want the community more involved,” Silander said. […]
