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 […]
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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 […]
Staff Students and staff at St. Michael’s School, and even some parents, took part in the Terry Fox School Run there yesterday. Supporting the Terry Fox Foundation in its ongoing work to fund innovative and progressive cancer research programs, schools across the district took part in the national event. Donate […]
Duane Hicks Sydney Stanley cooked up another burger yesterday during Day Two of Sunset Country Ford’s three-day 20th-anniversary event. The sale continues today until 8 p.m.
Duane Hicks Amer Mumtaz, left, Petrina Carlson, Terri Seguin, and Lauren DeGagne gave away hotdogs in exchange for donations yesterday, as well as sold zipper pulls, necklaces, and magnets made by CIBC staff Rebecca Webb, to raise funds for the upcoming CIBC “Run for the Cure,” the closest one of […]
Duane Hicks Lauren Hyatt was on the job as the new events and programming co-ordinator at the Fort Frances Museum yesterday. Over the next year, she will get the community engaged in museum programming, help plan for “Canada 150” activities, and continue work on an initiative to make museum exhibits […]
Heather Latter Dressed in their 1920s finest, Kerry Zucchiatti placed a bid on a silent auction item while Campbell Handberg looked on during the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fall gala, this year entitled “Mobsters and Dames.” Held Saturday night at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event raised […]
Heather Latter Samaria Smith, left, and Mya Smith participated in a memorial walk Saturday morning in support of family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women—in particular their family member, Ashley Smith, who was murdered in 2007. The walk, which started at the Sorting Gap Marina, was preceded by […]
Joey Payeur On their 15th try as a team, Rainy River’s Joey Bonhomme, left, and Jim Hall finally were able to capture the Rainy River Walleye Tournament—and the $15,000 first prize—on Saturday with a two-day total weight of 16.69 pounds.
Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Nathan Washington (7) was derailed from his intended route by Thief River Falls Norskies’ defenders Peter Grytdahl (5) and Tyler Chalupsky during the first period of the Lakers’ 4-2 loss in their SIJHL regular-season opener Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
