Duane Hicks This tree on the 1000 block of Scott Street was among the arboreal casualties of the “Alberta Clipper” that tore through the region over the past 24 hours. Some two inches of snow, and no shortage of wind and sleet, left an icy mess in its wake. Fortunately, […]
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Nicholas Donaldson “Inga” (Tori Beaudry) and “Freddie Frankenstein” (Katelyn Bruyere) listened to one of the many comedic quips by “Igor” (Sammy Stone) during yesterday afternoon’s student viewing of Muskie Theatre’s production of “Young Frankenstein” at the Townshend Theatre. The adaptation of the classic Gene Wilder/Mel Brooks movie opened last night […]
of the Johansons Some rare geese were spotted by local residents Ahlan and Judy Johanson at the Point Park on Friday. While they might be snow geese, the Johansons believe it’s more likely they’re specimens of Ross’s Goose, a particular breed that nests in the high Arctic but rarely are […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Community Living Fort Frances and District’s office windows on Scott Street are decorated for Disability Employment Awareness Month, which runs through October. This includes information on hiring people with a disability, services the agency provides, and a few photos of its service users employed at local businesses.
Staff Pharmasave staff held a “Dress for the Cause” bake sale Friday to raise money for breast cancer research. Two full tables of goodies sold out quickly. Staff issued a challenge to owner Kim Metke to match the money they raised, which he did, and they ended up with just […]
Nicholas Donaldson Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson and vice-president Warren Anderson presented a poppy flag, bearing the words “Lest We Forget,” to Mayor Roy Avis in front of the Civic Centre this morning. The flag will go up for “Poppy Week” (Nov. 4-11) in the Town of Fort Frances.
Nicholas Donaldson Children attending “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library got a treat yesterday morning as they were read to by “Super-librarian” Andrea Avis. The youngsters, who came dressed up in their Hallowe’en costumes, heard some spooky stories, sang a few songs, and got their picture taken in the […]
Samantha Manty and her mom, Cindy, tried their luck at the penny table during the “Luncheon of Hope.” Meanwhile, Brienne Lebel (above) proudly looked upon “One More Mile,” a portrait of her aunt, Donnas Stuart, which was among those on display at Saturday’s event. Stuart now lives in Thunder Bay […]
Rochelle Bird studied “Blossom,” another one of “The Butterfly Story” portraits on display. Many women there commented on the inspiring nature of the portraits, as well as the creativity and skill involved in creating them.
Nicholas Donaldson Local BDO staff, along with Homelessness Outreach Workers Deb Emes and Jenn Kivimaki, stood around BDO’s enormous donation of food items and more than $1,000 in cash for the United Native Friendship Centre’s food bank last Thursday. The donations were collected by BDO staff as a part of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Freddie Frankenstein (Katelyn Bruyere) cautiously approached the monster (Cassidy Martin) during Sunday’s rehearsal for the Fort High fall play, “Young Frankenstein.” This stage adaptation of the classic Gene Wilder/Mel Brooks movie will run tomorrow through Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Tickets cost $7 for adults […]
Duane Hicks Alan Frew and the rest of the iconic Canadian group, “Glass Tiger,” electrified the Townshend Theatre here Thursday night as part of the 2017-18 “Tour de Fort” entertainment series. The sold-out crowd also enjoyed Jonathan Roy, son of NHL legend Patrick Roy. The next show is Samantha Martin […]
