Heather Latter Jayden Perreault, two, told Santa what he wants for Christmas yesterday during an “Old Fashion Christmas Party” hosted by library staff and the Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library. The event also featured stories, Christmas carols, goodies, and crafts.
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This scene from the Tim Hortons’ video launched this morning shows local resident enjoys the cozy atmosphere in the local restaurant that was decorated from floor to ceiling in wool this past Saturday. The company transformed the location, as well as areas of town, for the online video, which is […]
Staff A crew was spotted hoisting several new commercial boilers onto the roof of the paper machine building yesterday morning. A Resolute spokesperson still was confirming details but it is believed the new equipment has to do with the company’s plan to heat critical parts of the mill through the […]
Duane Hicks Wayne Riches of the Fort Frances Fire Brigade packed up some hampers this morning at the local Salvation Army. Firefighters Matt Ruston, Shawn Morrison, Kayne Shaw, and Nathan Cousineau also were among the volunteers who helped get them ready for pick-up. The Salvation Army is providing hampers for […]
submitted by Camie Gray Local seniors enjoyed a bus tour of Fort Frances to see Christmas lights displays during the “Tournament of Lights” yesterday evening. Volunteers Cassie McLellan and Taylor Clinker served up snacks while Verlaine Rodrigues led the bus in song. Herman Rodrigues drove the bus. A total of […]
Joey Payeur Muskie captain Amy Penner (13) appeared to have Sioux Lookout Warriors’ goalie Alex Morin at her mercy but she couldn’t quite finish off this scoring chance in the third period of Fort High’s 16-1 rout here Tuesday night.
Heather Latter Gianna Gushulak was thrilled to visit with Santa Claus at the Fort Frances Nursery School yesterday. All the children received books from the jolly old elf.
Heather Latter Students in the junior grades at J.W. Walker School rehearsed the musical, “A Storybook Christmas,” there this morning, which was preceded by the Grade 7-8 band playing a variety of holiday songs. The annual Christmas concert goes tonight at 6:30 p.m. The Early Years and primary classes performed […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Youth Choir performed for family and friends alike during their Christmas concert at Zion Lutheran Church here last Wednesday evening. The choir, directed by Christina Campagna, will be resuming Jan. 7 and new members are welcome. For more info, call Campagna at 270-7865.
Staff Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis was filmed by a production crew Saturday at Tim Hortons here, which was decorated for winter with a cozy woolen inspiration. The temporary decor also included a giant scarf and a large toque on the exterior of the building. More details about the filming […]
Heather Latter Paramedic Chad Buist helped pack the OPP van full of food donations at Safeway on Saturday during the fifth-annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event here. Officers and volunteers also were located outside of Walmart, The Place, Cloverleaf (Emo), and Beaver Mills Market (Rainy River). Together, the community stuffed 25 cruisers in […]
Heather Latter The Emo Centennial Choir presented “Glory on a Christmas Morn!” at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo on Friday evening, featuring a collection of nine Christmas songs, as well as performances by the trio, “Grace Tree,” and a solo by Brianna Eldridge. The concert also incorporated Scripture readings […]
