Duane Hicks Cathryn Moffett, aboriginal and public relations engagement specialist at Golder Associates, the environmental consultant hired by Osisko Hammond Reef Gold Ltd., gave an update on how the project near Atikokan is progressing yesterday during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s general membership meeting at La Place Rendez-Vous. As […]
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Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis, together with Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval and new Walmart manager Judy McLeod, kicked off the local Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign there yesterday. The kettles will be out at various locations around town from now until Dec. 24, with proceeds going to help district […]
Lucas Punkari Lakers’ defenceman Marty McFadden raced into the Ice Dogs’ zone last night at the Ice For Kids Arena during the visitors’ 6-5 win in a shootout.
Heather Latter David Black, of the “St. Francis Scruffians” team, along with Colin Drombolis of the opposing “Board Office Bearditos” crew, shaved off their moustaches in front of students at St. Francis this morning in celebration of the end of “Movember”—a moustache-growing campaign to raise funds and awareness for men’s […]
Peggy Revell Barb Duguay of the Valley Adult Learning Association, centre, led a group of Treaty #3 youth in an exercise about perception during yesterday’s day-long conference on building essential skills organized by the training and employment agency, Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong. About 80 youth from the Fort Frances area attended the […]
Peggy Revell Grade 8 student Andrew Hanson tried out one of the 30 new iPads which arrived last Thursday at St. Francis School here as part of a pilot project by the Northwest Catholic District School Board to see how the technology can be integrated into the classrooms and curriculum.
Heather Latter Mrs. Claus offered a candy cane to two-year-old Ava Brown, who visited with the jolly lady in red with her grandmother, Connie Jewett, on Saturday at Canadian Tire here.
Dave Ogilvie In addition to stocking their shelves and decorating the insides of stores, some businesses like Emo Drugs (above) have painted their windows, spreading Christmas cheer to passers-by, as well.
Lucas Punkari Duluth Clydesdales’ forward Matt Morsette was turned aside by Tyler Ampe during third-period action of Saturday night’s game at the Ice For Kids Arena. Morsette did score a short time later but the visitors still fell 6-4 to the Lakers.
Staff Taking advantage of beautiful weather on their day off school yesterday, Hailey McEvoy, left, Cale George, Rachel McEvoy, and Emily George got together to build a snowman yesterday afternoon at the “Nelson Street Park,” located at the corner of Williams Avenue, which currently is embroiled in a re-zoning dispute […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, sang a selection of Christmas carols outside the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday afternoon while “The Friends of the Museum” offered up goodies and hot beverages inside to those who stopped by. The Choraliers will present their annual cantata on […]
Heather Latter Santa Claus waved to the crowd along the 700 block of Scott Street during the 54th-annual “Parade of Lights” on Saturday. This year’s parade, sponsored and organized by Causeway General Insurance Brokers. Ltd. for the third time, saw about 15 floats take part.
