Duane Hicks Irish Mythen kicked off Tour de Fort’s 2018-19 season Tuesday evening with a concert at the Townshend Theatre. The Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter amazed the nearly-packed house with her powerful voice, poignant songwriting, and engaging story-telling. There still are a few passports left for the cost of $135 each, which […]
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Sam Odrowski Kaylee Heyens spoke to St. Francis School students about the “Wellness Wheel” during Mental Wellness Day last week, explaining the four quadrants of the circle that focus on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health. The wheel promotes healthy activities like going for a walk every evening, using positive […]
Sam Odrowski Gurvinder Grewal braved the cold at the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event held along Scott Street overnight Friday. He was seen tying a balloon to one of the 80 pairs of shoes to give people who passed by a representation of how many homeless people live […]
Sam Odrowski Sarah Eltahan, who is from Egypt, spoke to a class of Grade 5 students at St. Francis School last Wednesday about her experience coming to Canada. Students asked questions about the citizenship process, as well as learned about the similarities and differences between her home country and Fort […]
Sam Odrowski Tanis Fretter of the Best Start Network spoke at the “Community Change” workshop held Friday at the Copper River Inn. She spoke about the Best Start Network and opportunities to improve the community for children and their families.
Sam Odrowski Ashlee Grimard, left, Shannon King, and Michelle Strachan attended the Best Start Network’s “Community Change” event held Friday at the Copper River Inn. Those who attended brainstormed about how to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the community. A strategy now is being formed […]
of June Caul About 60 people still were braving the elements along the 200 block of Scott Street by 4 a.m. on Saturday to raise awareness on the issue as well as raise more than $16,000 towards establishing a pop-up shelter at a local church.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Public Library CEO Caroline Goulding is hoping her office once again will be filled with donated Hallowe’en treats piled high for this year’s “Trunk or Treat.” It looks like the candy drive already is off to a great start!
Sam Odrowski Deb (Whetzel) Ludeman showed attendees of the “Community Change” event what ideas her group came up with for the betterment of services for children in the community. The event was hosted by the Best Start Network at the Copper River Inn here Friday, with about 60 people attending […]
Sam Odrowski A Grade 5 class at St. Francis School participated in a re-affirmation ceremony last Wednesday in which they recited the oath of citizenship and sang the national anthem before receiving re-affirmation certificates. In keeping with Citizenship Week (Oct. 8-14), the students also listened to presentations from three residents […]
Duane Hicks Local entrepreneur Jennifer Horton showed off some of the clothing available for women through the new “Dress for Work” program, which aims to help women get back into the workplace.
of June Caul This group of ladies stretched out in front of McTaggarts’ front door in a bid to help shield themselves from the elements as they took part in the “Longest Night of the Year” sleep-out event overnight Friday.
