The Fort Frances spray park project is a finalist in the Tbaytel For Good grant program. If it wins, the Make a Big Splash Fort Frances Committee will be awarded $10,000 towards the cost of the project, which has Town approval to be constructed in Legion Park. However, it requires […]
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The Canadian Mental Health Association has brought a beloved event back to life on October 6, with the first Glow Walk since before Covid. Participants got decked out in glow sticks and luminescent clothing and accessories to feel the glow of good mental health. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk […]
Last Sunday, the annual Life Chain event took place in along Scott Street. The silent vigil is held to support pro-life beliefs, and to honour lives lost to abortion. – Submitted photo
It was an evening of glowing faces and wide smiles, at the 7th annual CMHA Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk. Dozens of walkers took part, with decorations, and even costumes. Ken Kellar photos
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The Muskie Girls Hockey team held a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, to raise funds for the team. Food and supplies were generously donated by Safeway and A Buck or two. The girls have been busy training, and the season is about to begin.
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A group of 30 Grade 7 and 8 students finished a pilot course in flag football last week. The eight-session class was a partnership be- tween several organizations, including the Town of Fort Frances and the Northwestern Health Unit. The pro- gram was a mix of skills, drills and scrimmage, […]
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In a weekend double-header, the Fort Frances Lakers weren’t able to overcome the Dryden Ice Dogs, losing to the visitors 9-2 on Friday, and 7-2 on Saturday, at the Ice for Kids Arena. The pair of losses puts the Lakers at a one win to five loss record in the […]
Friday in Winnipeg, the Fort Frances Muskies won their second game in a row with a convincing 66 – 12 win over the St. John’s Tigers. The Black and Gold defense shut down St. John’s and consistently gave the Muskie offense the ball on the St. John’s side of the […]
The Fort Frances Muskie Girls’ Hockey team was out in full force, with a fundraising Barbecue at Safeway on Saturday. Food and items for the fundraiser were generously donated by Safeway and a Buck or Two. The team has been hard at work, training for the upcoming season. They took […]
Staff at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances branch held their annual drive-through BBQ yesterday in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week. The drive-through provided a free lunch and some reading materials about mental illnesses to all those who drove through or stopped by. CMHA Fort Frances will […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is one of the first organizations in the province to take advantage of a new program coming from the Alzheimer Society that aims to provide a better understanding of dementia The FFPLTC and CEO Joan MacLean were presented a certificate acknowledging their […]
Lori Cress proudly displays her Autumn themed River Scene queen size quilt that will be offered at the live auction at the Hunter’s Supper on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in Stratton. The earth-toned piece in browns, greens and golds was designed and pieces cut and sewn by Lori Cress of […]
