Justin Anderson of Betty’s in downtown Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for February this morning. Paul and Debbie Murray are the winners of a Dublin, Killarney and Galway trip, valued at $4,300. Next month’s draw is […]
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– Ken Kellar photo
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances made a surprise visit to the United Native Friendship Centre and Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau Family Centre’s food bank programs this morning to drop of the donated food items they collected over the month of January. The Kiwanis Club is celebrating their 100th anniversary […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
The Ice Box of the Nation Open Bonspiel ran at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre from Jan. 12-14, hosted by the International Falls Curling Club. The event saw 32 teams from across the area in both the US and Canada come to curl. Rumor has it the prime rib […]
Bimashe-akiing Azhawebiz-akiing Sturgeon Clan Born April 5 1945, Wayne was from the Little Eagle reserve. Through his humble manner and great sense of humour Wayne shared his wisdom, traditional knowledge, life on the land with many family and friends. Anyone who knew Wayne saw his gifts and talents. He shared […]
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The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church came out of the cold to enjoy a warm bowl of soup and a fresh bun on January 20 and 21. The funds from the free will offering were matched by a generous donor. The meal was enjoyed by many an opportunity for many […]
Tracy Hyatt will work her last day as an employee of Canada Post on January 31st. after spending 31 years as a permanent part time employee. Tracy’s co-workers we’re happy to present her with a retirement cake on Tuesday (January 30th.) afternoon, people entering the post office that day also […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Members of the public were invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Saturday, January 20, 2024, to celebrate the opening of their new expansion. The area will provide dedicated areas for exercise, cards and billiards/pool/shuffleboard, leaving plenty of space in the main area […]
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The kids at the Fort Frances Nursery School have been working on some kitchen skills, lately, whipping up their own healthy snacks. On the menu this day was some delicious toast and scrambled eggs.
– Ken Kellar photos
A passionate crowd took to La Place Rendez-Vous on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024, to attend the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River’s Forget Me Not fund- raising dinner. The dinner, typically an annual event, has been missing in action since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making its […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
For the last six weeks a tree with glimmering red lights has shone at the Treaty Three Police detachment on Idylwild Dr. with a small red dress hanging from the tree blowing in the wind. The Tree of Hope was lit in December in memory and honour of the estimated […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Fan appreciation night at the Memorial Sports Centre was a hit, with many fans turning out to get autographs from the Lakers after the game and some fans even taking home special prizes. Some fans had their eyes on a few specific players while others ran through the whole lineup. […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Several town officials, including mayor Andrew Hallikas, were on hand at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Saturday, January 20, 2024 to officially unveil the new expansion wing added to the centre over the past year. The expansion adds a considerable amount of new space to allow for a workout […]
