Joey Payeur Fort Frances resident Paul Pirie, left, received the Louis Riel Medal from Sunset Country Métis Council president Clint Calder on behalf of the Métis Nation of Ontario during a ceremony at the Métis Hall last Wednesday as part of Louis Riel Day celebrations here. Pirie served with the […]
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Joey Payeur Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians’ goalie Jaden Cooper took the low road while trying to stop Jaxon Germain of the International Falls Broncos, with blueliner Alex Krassey trying to help out his netminder, during the first period of the gold-medal game in the Canadians’ home tournament Sunday at […]
Duane Hicks Sgt. Mark Chwastyk stopped a motorist on Second Street East yesterday afternoon during the first day of the OPP’s annual Festive R.I.D.E. campaign. Until Jan. 7, officers will be holding R.I.D.E. checks at all times of day across Rainy River District to make sure people aren’t driving impaired, […]
Joey Payeur Peyton Avis of the Fort Frances Bantam ‘AA’ Canadians fired away against International Falls Broncos’ goalie Mitchell Nemec during the first period of the gold-medal final in the Canadians’ home tournament yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Broncos took the title with a 5-3 victory as […]
Duane Hicks Vi Plumridge, left, chose a dainty from a tray offered by Gemma Lamonato during Saturday’s tea, bake sale, and bazaar at Zion Lutheran Church. It was a busy weekend at local churches, with similar events at Knox United and St. John’s Anglican on Saturday and then the C.W.L.’s […]
Heather Latter June Keddie admired this tree made of wine—one of the more than 130 items up for grabs yesterday afternoon during the “Spirit of Christmas” at La Place Rendez-Vous. Hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the event featured a silent auction, refreshments, a bake table, knitting table, and […]
Heather Latter Monica Sus, organizer of this year’s “Spirit of Christmas” hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, put the finishing touches on this gift basket donated by Dr. Cam Moorhouse. The event will feature refreshments, a silent auction, a knitting table, and will take place Sunday from 3-6 p.m. […]
Heather Latter Anna Peters entered a draw to win one of two $50 gift certificates at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts last night during “Girls’ Night Out” on Scott Street. A number of downtown businesses participated in the promotion, with stores staying open until 8 p.m. and offering tax-free sales, as […]
Staff Times’ reporter Heather Latter bid yesterday on one of the 20 or so items in the silent auction being held at the Fine Line Art Gallery. Come in and place bids between now and Sunday (Nov. 20), when the gallery will hold its annual Christmas Extravaganza open house from […]
Joey Payeur Members of the public, along with local representatives of the Métis Nation of Ontario, were on hand outside the Civic Centre yesterday for a flag-raising ceremony commemorating Louis Riel Day. Riel, the most famous Métis leader in Canadian history, helped create the province of Manitoba.
Joey Payeur Silver Cross Mother Kerry Harper showed her respect as she laid a wreath, assisted by Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 member Ed Haglund, during the annual Remembrance Day service at the Fort Frances cenotaph on Friday. A crowd numbering in the hundreds jammed the area surrounding the cenotaph […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis and Donna Haney, who often works for the local Salvation Army, were the first to make a donation to the Christmas kettle campaign that kicked off Monday morning at Walmart. Getting an earlier start than normal, a kettle also is now up at […]
