Duane Hicks Grade 5 Robert Moore student Maddison Krikke, one of the three winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with Local Government Week (Oct. 18-24), read her essay on what she would do if she were mayor of Fort Frances at last night’s council meeting. Grade 5 St. […]
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Heather Latter Students in Monica Armour’s Grade 4 class at J.W. Walker School rehearsed several Christmas tunes yesterday using hand chimes. Under the direction of Diane Maxey, the class will be performing their new musical skills during their Christmas concert next month.
Heather Latter Nichole Lowey put the finishing touches on a tree displaying Christmas decorations Saturday during the opening of the annual “Christmas Store” at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Gardens. Now open every day until Christmas, there are plenty of local arts, crafts, and foods available there.
Duane Hicks Diane Maxey was honoured by the Town of Fort Frances as its 22nd “Citizen of the Year” at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. The town also recognized retirees Ed Grynol Jr. and the late John Morrin, as well as employees who reached 25 […]
Peggy Revell Marlene Yuill, Freida Yuill, and Diane Oliver held up some of the delicious baked goods that were going fast at the Church of the Holy Spirit’s Christmas tea on Saturday afternoon.
Peggy Revell Barb Murray and Merna Major perused some of the goodies at the sales table being overseen by Donna Wasykowski on Saturday afternoon at the Christmas tea and sale at St. John’s Anglican Church here. It was standing room only for the event, which featured baked goods, raffle, and […]
Heather Latter Fort High students offered up their rendition of Aerosmith’s “Dream On” during opening night of the annual musical revue yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Entitled “Dreams,” the cast of about 40 sang and danced to such numbers as “Wake Up Little Susie” and “River of Dreams.” The […]
Peggy Revell Dolores Beach tested out the chocolate fondue at Northwood’s Gallery & Gifts during “Ladies’ Night” in downtown Fort Frances yesterday evening. There was a steady stream of traffic taking advantage of the various draws and deals at participating stores for the event, which was organized by the the […]
Peggy Revell La Verendrye Hospital auxiliary members Carol Jorgenson, Betty Brown, and Millie Ward held up some of the delicious treats that were going fast at the group’s lobby sale this morning. Running until 1 p.m., it featured baking, crafts, knitting, and raffles.
Peggy Revell A solemn crowd greeted the local Legion’s colour guard as they arrived at the Fort Frances cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony last Wednesday morning. The service, which included various prayers, the laying of wreathes, and a recitation of “In Flanders Field,” was followed by a lunch […]
Duane Hicks After getting tips from student volunteers Carrie Bragg, left, and Mikaela Kroeker, Coun. John Albanese tried his hand at bowling at the Nintendo Wii demonstration Sautrday during the Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo.
Dave Ogilvie Emo Reeve Ed Carlson, representing the municipality, saluted the fallen soldiers at the cenotaph during Remembrance Day ceremonies there last Wednesday. Ceremonies were held across the district to remember those who fought and died in war.
