Voyageurs National Park shared a photo of a recent ice core sample from Rainy Lake’s Black Bay, showing seven inches of mostly slush ice, which they warn is much weaker than the one inch of clear ice at the bottom, and why they have not yet opened the lakes for […]
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– Ken Kellar photo
ill Morrison is the town of Fort Frances’ newest councillor following his appointment at a special meeting of council held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Williams was one of six candidates who made presentations to council in a bid for the vacant seat.
– Allan Bradbury
Crews continue to work on the demolition and removal of the White Pine Inn located in east Fort Frances early this morning, Thursday, December 19, 2024. The century-old building has been closed since the early 2010s.
- Robin McCormick photo
Santa and Mrs Claus were on hand at the McTavish Winter Wonderland Trail of Lights on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The event, hosted by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, celebrated its fourth year, with well over 1,000 people attending. Volunteers from the Muskie Girls Hiockey team and Fort Frances Lakers were on […]
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The team at the Chapple Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services gathered with their loved ones to reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the year at their annual awards and appreciation banquet. Emo Station Chief James Klug presented awards throughout the evening, firefighters shared thoughts on the year, […]
Chase Councillor, Gavin Hill and Jakobe Kempf, above, were armed and ready for the annual Teddy Toss at the Muskie Boys hockey game last week. The tradition sees a flying flurry of stuffed toys collected for donation to holiday hampers through the UNFC and Salvation Army. Left, grandma and granddaughter […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The Muskie Girls hockey team, above, stepped up to volunteer at the annual Weechi-it-te-win McTavish Winter Wonderland Trail of Lights, held Monday and Tuesday evening. The popular event typically draws 2,000 people, and collects a mountain of non-perishable food and donations for local food banks. The Lakers hockey team filled […]
- Robin McCormick photo
Owen MacDonald having a serious talk with Santa. I’m thinking he’s giving him his Christmas list! Santa Claus has been a prominent fixture across the district this Christmas season, with sightings at parades, breakfasts, craft fairs and this event, which was the LaVallee community potluck.
- Robin McCormick photo
The Kellar family (L-R) Karen Kellar, Jaymee Fiset, Lilyana Berg, Matt Berg, Ripley Hunt, Angela Fiset and Aylmer Hunt are long time supporters of the LaVallee Christmas potluck. The popular community event was held on December 15, and featured plenty of delicious food, games and a visits with Santa Claus […]
By Robin McCormick
West end correspondent
West end correspondent
On Saturday December 7 the West End Food Bank shelves were filled thanks to Stuff A Cruiser 2024. Organizers would like to thank their volunteers, as well as OPP Constable Spencer Brown and Canada Border Service Agency officers for taking time out of their busy day to help make this […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
The demolition of the White Pine Inn Hotel began this morning after years of rumors around the building’s status. The hotel closed in March of 2011 and was then part of a tax sale in 2015. There has been speculation around the land’s development ever since. Many Fort Frances locals […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
Ian Sherwood and his trio performed on the Townshend Theatre stage on December 6, to an appreciative audience. The singer, songwriter, saxophonist and award winning folk vocalist stopped by Fort Frances on his broken Little Heart Tour. Next up is Shred Kelly, taking the stage on January 24, 2025.
