Lindsay Hamilton of Dust Off the Soul (DOTS) Art Therapy pulled the final winning ticket for the 2024 Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for December yesterday morning, December 2, 2024. Briana and Jeff Rousseau of International Falls are the winners of a Dublin and […]
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The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association U13A Firemen volunteered their time Saturday Nov 30 at Walmart ringing the Salvation Army Bell. They wanted to give back to our community for the holiday season. The Salvation Army is accepting holiday appeal cheques in the kettles this year, due to the ongoing […]
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Susan Sieders and Jan Beazley sort items, as they prepare for the Spirit of Christmas Silent Auction. The fundraiser if being organized by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary on Sunday, December 1st at the Couchiching Multi Use Building starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $6. This is always an afternoon […]
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On November 22, the Municipality of LaVallee held their annual Appreciation Supper. Several groups acknowledged for their service, including volunteer firefighters, arena board, cemetery committee, waste management, library, livestock valuers, fence viewers and seniors committee. Clockwise from above: Mike Busch and Karen Bombay relaxing after a delicious meal; Some of […]
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The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosted a Remembrance Day Supper with many attending and enjoying Remembrance Day traditions and most importantly the message “We Will Remember Them.” The Colour Party consists of: Front row (L-R) Bobbi Gray, Mary Hyatt. Back row (L-R) Mark Loney ( long time Reveille player ) […]
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Last Wednesday the Fort Frances High School Muskies held their end of season awards banquet, to honour outstanding contributions, and say farewell to senior players. The Muskies went to the semi-final round in the playoff match in WHSFL play this year. The banquet also featured a video of senior players […]
The paramedics were on hand at last week’s seniors coffee gathering in LaVallee. Many attending coffee gatherings were pleased to have this service. Paramedics will be offering this service on a regular basis, and are able to check blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels.
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An iconic institution of cartoon royalty has been made real thanks to the work done in preparation for Row i Theatre’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” set to run this week at the Knox united Church in Fort Frances. Tickets are still available for both Friday,November 29, 2024 and […]
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Aboriginal Sport Circle has awarded local volleyball coach Amy Wilson-Hands a 2024 National Indigenous Coaching Award for her work as a volleyball coach. The award was presented at the organization’s National Indigenous Sports Gala, which took place on November 23. Wilson-hands has won several prestigious honours in recent years, including […]
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Ryan Daw of the Salvation Army, gratefully accepted a monetary donation to the Food Bank from the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29. Branch president Emily Watson delivered cheques to the Salvation Army, UNFC and Family Centre, to support the work of local food banks, heading into the […]
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A fire in Nestor Falls shut down a section of Highway 71 through the town this morning. The fire was located near Greens Resort. Vehicles are now moving after officials opened one lane to alternating traffic. Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Services are asking motorists moving through the […]
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Graham (age 44) a seasoned goalie in his youth, stepped in to assist the Misfits hockey team last Sunday evening at the Emo/LaVallee Arena. The Misfits were playing the U18 Emo Express team( players 18 and under). The Misfits made up of women aged 20-40 were without a goalie and […]
