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 […]
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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 […]
St. Mary’s CWL hosted their annual Tea and Bazaar on Sunday (November 17). from 2-4p.m. The church basement was beautifully decorated. The well attended event was enjoyed by all. One could hear laughter and pleasant conversations among family and friends attending. The 50/50 draw of $3260 was won by Shawn […]
There’s still plenty of entertainment coming down the pipe from Tour de Fort this season. On February 8, the Townshend Theatre will welcome Aysanabee, a two-time Juno Award-winning alternative artist, from Sandy Lake First Nation, left. Above, the Dirty Catfish Brass Band will head to town to usher in spring. […]
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Local Canada Post employees took to the street on Friday, November 15, 2024, for the first day of strike action called for by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) following the failure of the two parties to come to an agreement on a new contract, which they have been […]
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Dozens of people turned out to the veterans memorial in Couchiching First Nation on Monday, November 11, 2024, to take part in their annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Dignitaries from organizations, services, and other First Nations laid wreaths at the memorial which honours those from Couchiching who served with an armed […]
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Money was raised, cards were played, and by the end of the evening, a murderer was caught at La Place Rendez-Vous, all as part of the Kiwanis Club’s “Killer Night Out” Murder Mystery Gala held on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The night saw plenty of money raised to continue the […]
