Ken Kellar A crane lifted another section of roof truss into position at the site of the new consolidated catholic school on Flinders Avenue. Some areas of the roof on the southern end of the new school have already been shingled, and preparations are being made for the slab in […]
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Ken Kellar The Fort Frances High School Grade 8 Band, led by Jody Bonner-Vickers, performed this morning for the final day of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts. The afternoon and evening instrumental sessions today will conclude the adjudicated portions of the festival. The annual highlights concert […]
Ken Kellar Marcy Loveday watched as Myla Perreault tries out some homemade fudge at the “Oh For FUDGE Sakes!” table at the Easter Market on Saturday. The annual market, held at the Copper River Inn, saw dozens of vendors set up to sell their goods to those who were looking […]
Ken Kellar Stakes have been planted to mark out the dimensions of the new OPP detachment set to be built at 200 McIrvine Road. The $18-million building is expected to be built by the fall of 2020. Funding for the project comes from the provincial government’s commitment of $182-million to […]
Ken Kellar Chase Ableman posed with Buddy, the CBSA Easter “Bunny” at the Easter “Egg-Stravaganza” in downtown Fort Frances on Saturday. Buddy and a few other more traditional Easter mascots were out for the event.
Ken Kellar Francis Logue got some candy, a stamp on a map, and a toothbrush from Richard Boileau at McTaggart’s on Saturday during the Easter “Egg-Stravaganza.” The map could be stamped at each participating business and then entered into a draw at the Rainy Lake Square. Boileau said all three […]
Ken Kellar Fred Taylor got an extra piece of candy from Pat Fowler at 4 Your Pets on Saturday during the local Kiwanis Club’s Easter “Egg-stravaganza.” Though rain earlier in the morning made the day a little wet, a break in the weather shortly after 11 a.m. allowed families to […]
Submitted “Neighbours Modern Diner” is currently under renovations but the owners say it should open up in June. Once opened, the family restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner from around 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sam Odrowski Kerry Manthenga from Stonehenge Therapeutic Community delivered two half-day presentations on methamphetamine use last Monday at La Place Rendez-Vous. Both sessions were completely full. Those who attended work in a broad range of professions from the OPP to mental health support workers.
Ken Kellar Jaslynn Potson, left, Nikolai Cochrane and Julieann Potson got their picture taken with “Easter Bunny” Kylee Keith at Pharmasave on Saturday as part of the Easter “Egg-Stravaganza.” The downtown core was full of children and their families visiting participating businesses for candies, chocolates or other treats, while members […]
Ken Kellar Chase Ableman posed with Buddy, the CBSA Easter “Bunny” at the Easter “Egg-Stravaganza” in downtown Fort Frances on Saturday. Buddy and a few other more traditional Easter mascots were out for the event.
Submitted Close to 40 people from 11 different countries came out to Plaza Lanes on Friday for the “Newcomer Meet and Greet” event hosted by the Valley Adult Learning Association. The event was meant to help people who are new here connect and network with other newcomers.
