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The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Wisconsin Lumberjacks in SIJHL action on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for those 12 and under, and free for those under five.
“Step Down” will play at the Legion on Friday, Oct. 11 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. A $5 cover charge for non-members. Attendance prizes. It’s also 50/50 draw night. Everyone welcome!
The Daily Bulletin will not be published on Monday, Oct. 14. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Town council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Civic Centre. It will follow the committee of the whole meeting, which gets underway at 5:30 p.m.
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its next monthly meeting–via videoconference–on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the board office adjacent to St. Francis School.
The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Red Lake Miners in SIJHL action on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, $5 for those 12 and under, and free for those under five.
The October cattle sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Stratton sales barn. Start time is 8:30 a.m.; protocol cattle will sell at 1 p.m. Sale broadcast live online with DLMS. Any questions? Contact James Gibson at 487-2731 or 271-2005.
The Retired Teachers of Ontario are holding a retirement planning workshop on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-noon at La Place Rendez-Vous. Its’ designed for anyone who works in schools and for school boards. Register online at: rto-ero.org/rpw. Questions? Contact Sallee Dick at 807-486-3624.
A fall harvest tea, hosted by La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary, will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Church. Cookie walk, bake table, tea and coffee, sandwiches, dainties, door prize and more. Admission $5. Everyone welcome; wheelchair accessible.
Election day is Monday, Oct. 21. Get out and vote!
Valley Adult Learning Association will hold its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, starting at 10 a.m. at 241 C. Second St. E.
“Trunk or Treat 2019” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre parking lot. Trunks can be registered at http://ffpltc.ca/node/1465 up until Oct. 24. The library’s also accepting monetary and candy donations if you are interested in helping make this year one of the best yet. Any questions? Please call 274-9879.
The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville will be holding its annual coat drive on Oct. 30-31 from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station). Drop-off days will be Oct. 28-29 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by.
The 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is looking for new members. They meet Monday nights now through June 11, 2020 in the arena auditorium. Ages 12-18 welcome. Registration is ongoing through the year. For more info, contact the squadron at 274-1365, 908aircadets@gmail.com or facebook.com/908AirCadets.
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club will hold bingo at the Fort Frances Senior Centre (Sister Kennedy Centre) every Friday at 1:30 p.m. through the end of November. Everyone aged 55+ welcome!
Genealogy research services are available at the Fort Frances Public Library. Call 807-274-9879 or email ffpltc@gmail.com to make an appointment with local experts.