The Catholic Women’s League held its annual St Mary’s Tea on Sunday afternoon – the first since before Covid. The fundraiser featured draws, goodies and lots of laughs. Top, Janice Ward (left) and mother-daughter duo Betty Mueller and Kathy Loney share a table and good conversation. Below, Cassandra Armstrong (left) […]
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Andrew Hallikas, left, signed the documents that officially bestowed upon him his position as the newest mayor of Fort Frances as municipal clerk Gabrielle Lecuyer looked on during last night’s inauguration of the new Fort Frances Town Council at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. Mayor and council all recited their […]
Merchants and patrons did some early Christmas shopping at the annual Senior’s Craft Fair, held last weekend at the Fort Frances Seniors Centre. If you’re looking for locally crafted gifts, there are still a few craft fairs on the horizon, and the Christmas Store is now open at Lowey’s Greenhouse. […]
Members of the Sunset Country Métis Community gathered at the Fort Frances Civic Centre with outgoing Fort Frances mayor June Caul to raise the Métis flag in recognition of Louis Riel Day on Thursday, November 16, 2022. The day marks the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885 and celebrates Métis […]
Thanks to the diligent work of Best for Kitty and its network of foster homes, these sweet kittens are safe, warm and off the streets, as they wait for the purrfect home. Without foster homes, none of Best for Kitty’s work is possible. These homes provide warmth and love to […]
Fort Frances High School students in the Musical Revue performed opening night at the Townshend Theatre on Thursday. This year’s Revue included songs which asked a question through the lyrics. During closing night on Saturday, it was revealed that the Spring Musical will be Mean Girls. Stay tuned for more […]
There’s just a few weeks remaining in the fall session of indoor soccer. Since October kids 5-7 and 8-13 years old have been coming together two days a week to work on their soccer skills and have fun. A new session may begin in January and registration will be held […]
Team Bonot has brought home the silver medal to Northern Ontario in the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. They battled their way through the 14 team bonspiel, held last week in Prince Albert, Sask, to reach the final on Sunday. Although they conceded 10-3 to Quebec after six ends, they won […]
Hundreds braved the brisk winds and snowy weather to take part in Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the region. Several school groups also took part, in the first fully public service since Covid. Left, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Cadets stand vigil at the Fort Frances Cenotaph throughout the […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls hockey team poses in a truck at Fort Frances GM last Thursday for its test drive event. Fort Frances GM raised over $1,200 for the team with 30 test drives. The Muskie girls start regular season play tonight against St. Thomas Aquinas at […]
As one of her last public acts as mayor, June Caul was the guest of honour to kick off the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the holiday season to collect funds, which provides food and programming for those in need. If you would like to […]
Fort Frances High School students ran through their routines and choreography in the Townshend Theatre during their Monday rehearsal for this year’s musical revue. This year’s show features songs that ask the audience a question in its title or lyrics. The musical revue opens tonight, Thursday, November 10, and continues […]
