Nicholas Donaldson Representatives from the numerous organizations involved gathered outside the Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre during its grand-opening Friday. Following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, attendees were able to tour the new residential treatment and detox centre located on Mishkiki Miikan Road about 10 minutes east of Fort Frances. Referrals […]
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Duane Hicks Maddisyn Smith squeezed icing onto her Christmas cookie Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Adults and children alike got tips on how to make attractive holiday cookies thanks to professional baker Kayla Brady.
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers performed the Christmas cantata, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” yesterday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. An encore performance is slated for this Sunday (Dec. 10) at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls while Rainycrest residents will be given a free […]
Duane Hicks Gillons’ Insurance was among the participants who got 100 percent into the “Christmas Candyland” theme of the annual “Community Christmas Parade” on Saturday evening on Scott Street. The parade included a total of 18 floats (not counting emergency services’ vehicles or Santa’s sleigh). The “Best Theme” award went […]
Staff Penny Flatt and Doug Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts drew this month’s lucky winner for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw this morning at International Travel Services. Bruce Lidkea will be heading to London, England–a trip valued at $4,900. Next month’s trip is to […]
Duane Hicks Kristine Carpenter, left, and Shirley Morrish couldn’t wait to open their copies of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings,” the new book by local historian Merv Ahrens featuring the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener, during a launch yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Museum attended by more than 50 […]
Staff Safeway manager Kevin Langford drew the fourth early-bird winner in the Fort Frances Lions Club’s food draw yesterday at Safeway as club treasurer Paul Patterson looked on. Lisa Armit won a $100 food gift card from Safeway. The final early-bird draw will be held Dec. 13, followed by the […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie forward Brett Kenny couldn’t manage to get a rolling puck past Kenora Broncos’ goalie Kody Huber during Fort High’s 5-1 win here Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The squad, off to a 3-0-0-0 start in NorWOSSA regular-season play, next visits Dryden this coming Tuesday […]
Duane Hicks Canadian Open and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his band performed an “Old-Time Christmas” for about 200 people of all ages last night at Knox United Church here. Woods’ annual cross-Canada tours help raise funds for churches, charities, and community service groups–in this case, the […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Back Alley Bar at the Emo Inn was packed last Wednesday night as fans joined former Emo resident Jessie Baker to watch her final episode on “The Bachelor Canada.” Baker, one of 20 women vying for the heart of former Major League Baseball player Chris Leroux, was […]
Nicholas Donaldson The newest group of PALs (playground activity leaders) posed for a photo after making a short presentation about what they do during last Thursday’s “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week” assembly at Robert Moore School. Members of the group volunteer to run games and activities for younger students at […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke was all smiles after Mayor Roy Avis presented her with the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” plaque during Monday night’s council meeting. The 93-year-old remains an active community volunteer.
