Fort Frances Power Corp. staff surprised FFPC superintendent Steve Gagne with a special cake yesterday, in celebration of his retirement. Gagne has dedicated 40 years working for the Fort Frances Power Corp. (formerly the Fort Frances Public Utilities Commission). His last day on the job is today, where he’s working […]
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Jean Booth bagged one of her last bag of groceries at Einar’s yesterday as she is retiring after 32 years at the local grocery store and 48 years in retail. Booth said her customers are like an extended family to her. —Melanie Béchard photo
Kerri Dittaro set up the display of 32 photos submitted for the “Cutest Puppy Contest” this morning in preparation for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show. The event, being held at the Memorial Sports Centre, runs until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
From the look on his face, Ken Hampton clearly demonstrated yesterday that giving the “gift of life” is painless. Hampton was one of the 151 donors who came to Fort High for the first day of the two-day Canadian Blood Services donor clinic, which continues today from noon until 3 […]
In conjunction with Rail Safety Week (April 23-29), CN Police Cst. Pete LeDrew passed out information at the McIrvine Road crossing here yesterday, alerting motorists to the importance of safety at crossings and the dire consequences of trespassing on railway property. Cst. LeDrew said the message is more relevant than […]
A prelude to their tour of Eastern Canada, the Fort Frances High School senior band and choir performed a concert for a crowd of about 300 people last night at the Townshend Theatre. A total of 68 band members, 10 chaperones, and four bus drivers will leave tomorrow on the […]
Chanelle Matthews, a rhythmic gymnast with the Fort Frances Gymnastics Academy, demonstrated a few moves from her free routine Monday after competing in Winnipeg over the weekend. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Grade 5/6 students Cory Nordstrom, left, along with Colton Craig and Patrick Mills, cleaned up the school grounds at Crossroads on Friday as part of their Earth Day activities. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Roxanne Marsh, a local Wal-Mart employee, had her head shaved during the 10th-annual “Cuts for Cancer” event, held in conjunction with “Spring Fever Days,” at the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo on Saturday. She raised more than $400 in pledges, which Wal-Mart planned to match, bringing the event […]
‘The play’s the thing . . . ‘ Greg Mattson, left, Jean-Marc Blanc, and Dianne Thompson rehearsed a scene Sunday evening from Fort Frances Little Theatre’s upcoming play “The Foreigner.” The dinner theatre will run from May 10-12 at La Place Rendez-Vous. —Melanie Béchard photo
Pam Guild, left, and Fr Wayne McIntosh read their sheet music carefully as they rang their handbells right on cue yesterday evening during a practice of the new handbell choir at St. John’s Anglican Church. The handbells are on loan for one year from the Ontario Guild of English Handbell […]
Children’s performers Mortal Coil put on their show “Lava and Bones” at the Townshend Theatre last night as part of the Kids & Company series. The show wrapped up the 2006/07 season. The Kids & Company entertainment series kicks off again Oct. 22 with The Blues Berries. —Melanie Béchard photo
