Ken Kellar Bransen Campbell, left, registered for Grade 9 at Fort Frances High School with help from his brother, Calin, on Thursday. Meanwhile, Scott Kivimaki, left, got some guidance from sister, Anne, and mom, Sarah, as he opened his new locker for the first time. New students had the opportunity […]
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Sam Odrowski Construction is well underway at the site of the new 19,000 sq. foot OPP detachment that’s set to open in 2020. Work at the site began in the spring of this year following a $20 million investment from the province to build the new facility. The location of […]
Jamie Mountain Local youth were able to sharpen up on their basketball skills yesterday at a camp being run at Fort High. Open to both girls and boys ages 11-14, and led by coach Karissa Kajorinne of Thunder Bay, the camp began Monday and is running through Friday. The boys’ […]
Sam Odrowski Doug Medhurst, left, spoke with Beau Johnson, registered professional forester (RPF) for Resolute Forest Products, about the new 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan for the Crossroute-Sapawe Forest during the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) information session at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 yesterday. RPF’s from the […]
Sam Odrowski Construction is well underway at the site of the new 19,000 sq. foot OPP detachment that’s set to open in 2020. Work at the site began in the spring of this year following a $20 million investment from the province to build the new facility. The location of […]
Ken Kellar Neighbours Modern Diner head chef Jol Smith, left, general manager Diana Angus, co-owner Myles Wilcott, councillor Andrew Hallikas, Mayor June Caul, councillor Doug Judson, Fort Frances Community Chest volunteer Joelle Blanc-Paull and co-owner Jamie Pryde celebrated as the ribbon was officially cut at Neighbours Modern Diner during their […]
Ken Kellar Liam Bodnar, left, took some pointers from Watten Volunteer Fire Dept. volunteer Josh Colling at the fire extinguisher demonstration set up at Sunny Cove Camp as part of the department’s annual fish fry on Friday afternoon. Visitors were able to sit down and enjoy a meal of fish, […]
Ken Kellar Joelle Bruyere took to the stage to entertain the crowd with a Broadway tune at the “Teen Open Mic Night” held at the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursday. Several young entertainers turned out to display their talent at one of the library’s last teen events before the […]
Ken Kellar Alzheimer Society volunteer Dorothy Chaval, left, client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, Tom Sether, Tara Long and volunteer Susan Allison posed for a quick photo before Sether and Long set off from The Harbourage as part of the 2019 “Ride for Memories” on Saturday. O’Connor said that the pair […]
Marc Stuempfle Kenora-Rainy River District Child and Family Services staff and “Backpacks for Kids” organizers were amazed by the generosity of the citizens of Fort Frances. A total of 299 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to surpass this year’s campaign goal of 250 bags. It took over a […]
Marc Stuempfle Workers from Playgrounds-R-Us and the Emo and District Lions Club members last Wednesday worked together to build the new playset being installed at the Devlin Ball Park. The playground is accessible-friendly to help develop sensory, motor, cognitive and social/emotion skills for children. Lots of hands made for light […]
Ken Kellar A pedestrian used one of the new crosswalk buttons along Scott Street. The buttons are designed to increase accessibility at the pedestrian crossings, incorporating an audible signal and tactile feedback to assist those with auditory or visual impairments.
