Heather Latter Jaida Norris, Alexis Latter, Sam Bonner-Vickers, and Amy Norris were a few of the nearly 200 participants in the local Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Steps Against Stigma” glow run held last night starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. Despite the cold, windy night, organizers deemed it huge success, […]
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Duane Hicks Conrad Martin, left, Maynard Martin, and Timo Brielmann of Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. showed off the large-capacity grain cart, dubbed “Patty the Fatty,” used when harvesting cash crops at the farm in Pinewood. Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is among several district producers making the switch from cattle to crops.
Duane Hicks Tariq Azeem, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, outlined the basic teachings of the Qur’an last Wednesday evening during an “Islam Open House” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. About two dozen people attended the talk, during which Azzem, who came here from Lloydminster, Alta., dispelled some […]
Adrian Trenchard captured the “Golden Hoe” award with his pumpkin weighing 526 pounds. Many area families enjoyed the event-packed day under the big tent at Hannam Park on Saturday.
Staff Joan Foley, left, drew the winning ticket for October’s “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday morning at International Travel Services here as Fort Frances Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Willie and Jenn Johnson will be heading to sunny San Diego, a trip valued at $3,600. Next month’s trip is […]
Duane Hicks Mike Canfield of BDO Fort Frances settled into his new office yesterday at BDO’s new location at 607 Portage Ave. (the old high school next to H2O Power). BDO moved from its former 375 Scott St. location over the weekend, with a grand opening set for Friday from […]
Heather Latter Fort High student Maria Gilbert, right, spoke to Marilla Bender, an admissions and recruitment officer from Carleton University in Ottawa, yesterday afternoon during a session of the University Information Program (UIP). Representatives from Ontario’s 21 universities stopped by the high school to provide students and families with information […]
Heather Latter Jeremy Bertrand, with the Ontario Ministry of Finance, offered a presentation entitled “Get Your Money!” to those attending a seniors’ fair at the Sister Kennedy Centre here this morning. Hosted by the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario, the four-hour event included a variety of informational booths and […]
Joey Payeur Lakers’ forward Jaden Gustafson (14) was able to elude the protruding stick of Thunder Bay North Stars’ defenceman Johnny Parrott with this shot but had it end up going well wide of goalie Dan Demaria during the third period of yesterday’s 4-3 victory by the visitors in SIJHL […]
Heather Latter Despite the chilly temperature, Robert Hamman, centre, along with Jaylene and Michelle Hamman, enjoyed a barbecued lunch Friday to mark “Orange Shirt Day,” which wass held to raise awareness of the residential school system. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health […]
Heather Latter Terra Carlson was among those who lined the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2016”—an hour of silent silent prayer and witness on behalf of voiceless fellow citizens such as unborn babies, vulnerable seniors, and physically- or mentally-challenged people. The annual event works toward […]
