Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the October Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Susan Allison of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number W-8044556. Allison takes home $10,202, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Monday, October […]
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The Border Skating Club had its annual Halloween party at the Memorial Sports Centre on Sunday, Oct 30. The Canskate skaters got into the holiday spirit, and skated in full costume. There’s still room in the program, if you’d like your little one to pick up some skating skills. – […]
Outgoing Fort Frances mayor June Caul and Riverside Community Counselling Services’s community family violence counsellor Jacquee Loerzel were on hand for the raising of the “Shine the Light” campaign flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Tuesday morning. The flag marks November as woman abuse awareness and prevention month, […]
These two adorable brothers have been rescued from the streets by the volunteers at Best for Kitty., just in time for winter. Their mama has yet to be found. To follow their story, check out Best for Kitty on Facebook, and consider donating to their care while they wait for […]
The Trunk or Treat was a huge success, with about 800 trick or treaters making the rounds of deco- rated vehicles in the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Halloween night. In addition to the scary number of little ghosts and ghouls, there was the […]
Thunder Bay’s Wiggins Productions made an encore visit to Fort Frances Saturday night, with the Fort Frances Halloween Drag Show Massacre at La Place Rendezvous. The show was a follow-up to the touring company’s wildly popular Bass Championship show in July. The Massacre saw an enthusiastic crowd, and several favourite […]
The Fort Frances waterfront was the site of the first annual Monster Mash Dash on Friday night. About 70 runners and walkers of all ages came out for some costumed fun and exercise. There was lots of dancing and laughter. Organizer Lori Leduc says next year’s event will be earlier […]
From left, Elaine Fisher, Megan Spooner, Debbie Jean and Angela Petsnick dressed up as fruits and vegetables for the Monster Mash Dash on Friday night. About 70 runners and walkers of all ages came out for some costumed fun and exercise. There was lots of dancing and laughter. Organizer Lori […]
Student optometrist Michaela Hellinga pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for November this morning at Lidkea Optometry. Norman and Connie Wood are the winners of a trip to Puerto Vallarta valued at $4,000. Next month’s final 2022 draw is for an […]
Pool staff at the Memorial Sports Centre pulled out all the stops to decorate the pool area for their Halloween Haunt Toonie Swim on Saturday afternoon. Creepy spectres and skeletons took over some of the lifeguarding duties on the elevated platforms while giant spiders wove their webs in the corners. […]
A spooktacular family fun night was held at the Fort Frances Daycare recently. Parents and kids came out to enjoy some Halloween-themed fun, including a spaghetti supper, sensory bins and pumpkin carving! – Submitted photo
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care celebrated its 25th anniversary of supporting health care close to home with a return to an in-person Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at La Place Rendez-Vous. The ever popular gala event featured everyone’s favourite events like the penny tables, silent auction, heads or […]
