Duane Hicks Work on Colonization Road East continues to move along (rain or shine), with the road expected to be opened by the second week of October. Contractor Makkinga Contracting & Equipment Rentals now is replacing the road base and compacting it, as well as doing some curb work and […]
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Heather Latter A contingent of district residents of all ages gathered Saturday morning for a memorial walk in support of family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women. The walk, which started at the Sorting Gap Marina, was preceded by a traditional sunrise ceremony and offerings at the Nanicost […]
Heather Latter Andrea and Perry Schoffner of Winnipeg were among those who got dolled up Saturday night for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fall gala, this year entitled “Mobsters and Dames.” Held at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event featured a tasty meal prepared by local chef […]
Heather Latter Jenna Bailey, right, and Tatum Ronmark got to work on their chalkboard art project this morning during the “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” self-esteem retreat for young women being held this weekend at Sunny Cove Camp. All participants were asked to select an inspirational quote that […]
Duane Hicks “The Great Plains,” consisting of Darrel and Saskia Delaronde, delighted the audience at Knox United Church here yesterday evening with their unique blend of folk, Celtic bluegrass, and Gospel music. About 100 people attended the concert, which was a fundraiser for the Knox Renewal Fund to help pay […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances CAO Doug Brown, left, clerk Lisa Slomke, and bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere held the Franco-Ontarian flag this morning to commemorate Franco-Ontarian Day in the Town of Fort Frances, as per the request of the Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario (AFNOO). The occasion is […]
Duane Hicks Tammy Grinsell, left, and Jessica Park sampled each of the chili entries during the “Great Canadian Chili Cook-off” yesterday at the Legion. About 200 people of all ages attended the annual event, which was organized once again by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.
Joey Payeur Muskie Jacy Gagne considered her options against the defensive pressure of Olivia Fortner during Fort High’s 30-20 victory here Tuesday over the Kenora Broncos in the NorWOSSA junior girls’ basketball regular-season opener.
Submitted Cher Pruys’ painting, “Crushed,” recently won a first-place award from the Society of Canadian Artists.
Heather Latter Rayna Kelly, left, and Layla James Kelly enjoyed a delicious meal yesterday during the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue outside the Children’s Complex. The free event, for day-care children and their families, featured a barbecued supper, activities, and bouncy castles.
Joey Payeur As the skies opened up, two jam-packed vessels of participants opened their hearts as they tossed their flowers into the upper Rainy River as part of the cancer survivor tribute that was a highlight of the fifth-annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday at the Sorting […]
Joey Payeur Under sunny skies and with charitable intentions, just under 60 participants in Sunday’s Terry Fox Run started out from the Sorting Gap Marina for the annual national event to help raise money for cancer research. Just over $4,000 was raised here this year.
