Sam Odrowski Walmart assistant manager Rosanne DeGagne, left, and store manager Cheri Dyck joined Pastor Ryan MacDonald and Donna Haney to kick off the annual Christmas kettle campaign there yesterday morning. Kettles also are out at Safeway, with one to be set up at the local LCBO starting Dec. 1. […]
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Jamie Mountain Brandon Croswell looked to get a handle on a loose puck near his net during the third period of the Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians’ 3-2 loss to the North End Flames (Thunder Bay) yesterday afternoon in the gold-medal game of their annual home tournament at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks Carolyn Kozlowski, left, bought some baked goods from C.W.L. volunteer Jenny Sieders yesterday afternoon during the Christmas tea and bazaar at St. Mary’s Church. The popular event, hosted by the C.W.L. of St. Mary’s Parish, featured handmade crafts, draws, a silent auction, and a kids’ zone, as well […]
Duane Hicks Carolyn Kozlowski, left, bought some baked goods from C.W.L. volunteer Jenny Sieders yesterday afternoon during the Christmas tea and bazaar at St. Mary’s Church. The popular event, hosted by the C.W.L. of St. Mary’s Parish, featured handmade crafts, draws, a silent auction, and a kids’ zone, as well […]
Jamie Mountain Brandon Croswell looked to get a handle on a loose puck near his net during the third period of the Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians’ 3-2 loss to the North End Flames (Thunder Bay) yesterday afternoon in the gold-medal game of their annual home tournament at the Ice […]
Sam Odrowski Mayor Roy Avis, left, Ed Lucier, a Métis representative from Manitoba, Sunset Country Métis president Brady Hupet, and mayor-elect June Caul held up a Métis flag in front of the Civic Centre on Friday to mark Louis Riel Day. A flag-raising ceremony followed. Nov. 16 is the anniversary […]
Sam Odrowski Senior water treatment plant operator Randy White showed St. Francis students a sample of polyelectrolyte during their tour of the town’s water treatment plant Thursday. He explained that the thick and sticky chemical is added to water to help remove suspended solids and make it more clear.
Sam Odrowski Provincial representative Troy Kadikoff laid a wreath at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held Sunday morning at the Fort Frances cenotaph. About 150-200 people came out to show their respects for those who served our country. See more photos A6.
Duane Hicks Genny Jourdain shared a few words on behalf of her husband, Glenn, during the reception last Thursday at the museum. Glenn Jourdain helped Laura Gosse and Kayleigh Speirs with their research in putting the exhibit together.
Sam Odrowski The 1st Fort Frances Sparks and Brownies (above) laid a wreath at the local cenotaph during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday to pay their respects to Canada’s fallen. Fort High student Katelyn Bruyere (top right) recited “In Flanders Fields,” the famous poem written by Lt.-Col. John […]
Daniel Friday, left, Charles Friday, and Jeremy Jordan of Seine River First Nation opened last Thursday’s reception with a drum song. Several men and women who attended the opening were relatives of local veteran Buddy Friday, who went overseas to fight in WWII at just 17 years of age.
Duane Hicks The new exhibit also features some artifacts from both world wars, including medals, a gas mask, and bayonets.
