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06 / 27
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 26/06/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/06/2012 - 1:59pm
The Canadian Red Cross standard first aid CPR/AED Level C training will be held June 26-27. Call 276-4522 to register. Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
A community event to celebrate the retirement of chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick will be held Wednesday, June 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Refreshments provided by the “Friends of the Library.” Start: 7:30 pm
CUPE Local 65 will hold its general membership meeting on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. | ||
06 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm
Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Emo Health Centre. | ||
06 / 29
Start: 11:00 am
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held Friday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Tickets are $3 each and are available at the library. Bring your teddy bear, blanket and picnic lunch, and be prepared to have a fun time. Start: 11:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
English-style fish and chips will be served up Friday, June 29 at St. John’s Anglican Church from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $8, children $4. Eat in or take- out. To pre-order, call 274-5193 from 11-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. only. | ||
06 / 30
Start: 7:00 pm
Stock car racing goes at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. | ||
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07 / 3
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07 / 4
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07 / 5
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07 / 6
Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 06/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 07/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 12th-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament goes today and tomorrow (July 6-7) at Lake Despair Lodge. Weigh-ins start at 3:30 p.m. each day, with a fish fry set for tonight and music by Warren Anderson on Saturday. Food booths and refreshments also will be available both days. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 06/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 08/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Honouring our 7th Generation by Strengthening our Culture and Traditions Host Drum: Onigaming Community Drum Co-Host: Crow Lake Drum Princess & Brave Pageant Dance Exhibition | ||
07 / 7
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 06/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 07/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 12th-annual “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament goes today and tomorrow (July 6-7) at Lake Despair Lodge. Weigh-ins start at 3:30 p.m. each day, with a fish fry set for tonight and music by Warren Anderson on Saturday. Food booths and refreshments also will be available both days. (all day)
Start: 06/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 08/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Honouring our 7th Generation by Strengthening our Culture and Traditions Host Drum: Onigaming Community Drum Co-Host: Crow Lake Drum Princess & Brave Pageant Dance Exhibition Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location. Start: 7:00 pm
Stock car racing goes at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. Start: 7:30 pm
A “Summer Musical Revue” will be held at Cornell Farms on Saturday, July 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10, which are available at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market, the Fort Frances Public Library, Greensides General Store in Devlin, or from Cornell Farms (486-3477). Follow Cornell Farms on Facebook for updates on performers. | ||
07 / 8
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 06/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 08/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Honouring our 7th Generation by Strengthening our Culture and Traditions Host Drum: Onigaming Community Drum Co-Host: Crow Lake Drum Princess & Brave Pageant Dance Exhibition | ||
07 / 9
Start: 5:30 pm
The next “Quality Time Family Scramble” for kids and adults is slated for Monday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Kitchen Creek (front nine). The cost is $5/person, which includes a hotdog, chips, and juice box). Start: 7:25 pm
Town council will hold its next regular meeting Monday, July 9 starting at 7:25 p.m. The committee of the whole will meet first starting at 6:40. | ||
07 / 10
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07 / 11
Start: 9:30 am
Kitchen Creek will host a senior men’s golf tournament Wednesday, July 11 starting at 9:30 a.m. Call the pro shop (274-4653) to register. | ||
07 / 12
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 6:30 pm
The Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club is hosting a presentation on research on how fluctuations in the Rainy River affect downstream fisheries health, including spawning and adult habitat sustainability, on Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. All are welcome to attend. | ||
07 / 13
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 6:00 pm
“Family Movie Night” goes today (July 13) at 6 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Admission is free. Call the library or check its website for movie titles and all other library events. | ||
07 / 14
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location. Start: 7:00 pm
Stock car racing goes at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. | ||
07 / 15
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07 / 16
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 7:00 pm
Come out to Boston Pizza this evening and sign up as a volunteer for this year's tournament. The tournament is looking to show their appreciation with Boston Pizza and volunteers this evening. | ||
07 / 17
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 11:00 am
The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together team (S.A.L.T.) and the Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) will hold a combined meeting on Tuesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at the Super 8 Motel. See you there! Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 17/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 18/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Thunder Bay Orthopaedic Inc. will hold an orthotic clinic July 17-18 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. Appointments can be booked by calling Susie at 1-800-465-3938. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:59 pm
A benefit dinner for Cindy Asselin is planned for Tuesday, July 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Rainy River Legion. Tickets cost $10 each, which includes a lasagna supper. There also will be a penny table and many other draws. For tickets, contact Scott or Alana Asselin at 486-1542 or 276-5679, or Sonya Asselin at 852-1601. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The public is invited to a garden party at Rainycrest on Tuesday, July 17 from 2-4 p.m. Guided tours will be given at each of the four newly-developed courtyards, and refreshments will be served. | ||
07 / 18
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. End: 1:59 pm
Start: 17/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 18/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Thunder Bay Orthopaedic Inc. will hold an orthotic clinic July 17-18 at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. Appointments can be booked by calling Susie at 1-800-465-3938. | ||
07 / 19
(all day)
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 7:00 pm
“American Girl” will be shown on the big screen at the Backus Community Centre auditorium in International Falls on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a book signing by Mary Casanova before and after the movie. There is a suggested donation of $3, with proceeds to benefit Backus arts and kids’ programs. | ||
07 / 20
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 11/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 20/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The CNIB “Eye Van” will be at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here from July 11-20. Contact your doctor or optometrist for a referral. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Fort Frances Lakers will hold their annual prospects camp July 20-22 at Bronco Arena in International Falls. Scrimmages are slated for tonight at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and again Sunday at 10 a.m. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Seine River First Nation Traditional Pow Wow has been a staple of our community for over 30 years. We have brought dancers, singers, and spectators from across Canada and the United States. Pow Wow time is the Native American peoles way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and forging new ones. | ||
07 / 21
(all day)
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Fort Frances Lakers will hold their annual prospects camp July 20-22 at Bronco Arena in International Falls. Scrimmages are slated for tonight at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and again Sunday at 10 a.m. (all day)
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Seine River First Nation Traditional Pow Wow has been a staple of our community for over 30 years. We have brought dancers, singers, and spectators from across Canada and the United States. Pow Wow time is the Native American peoles way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and forging new ones. Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location. Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Award-winning Manitoba author Dorene Meyer will hold a book-signing Saturday, July 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts. Start: 7:00 pm
Stock car racing goes at the Emo Speedway (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30. | ||
07 / 22
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Fort Frances Lakers will hold their annual prospects camp July 20-22 at Bronco Arena in International Falls. Scrimmages are slated for tonight at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., and again Sunday at 10 a.m. End: 1:59 pm
Start: 20/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 22/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The Seine River First Nation Traditional Pow Wow has been a staple of our community for over 30 years. We have brought dancers, singers, and spectators from across Canada and the United States. Pow Wow time is the Native American peoles way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and forging new ones. Start: 8:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Cheer on our young anglers as they take to the water with the Angling pros at 8:00 in the morning and watch the weigh-ins at 1:00 in the afternoon. | ||
07 / 23
Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
It’s Vacation Bible School time at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. For kids aged five-12, it will run July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m.-noon. For more info, call 274-3638. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 5-Day Club, for kids aged five-12 and featuring games, snacks, Bible stories, and more, will run July 23-27 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Legion Park (it will be held inside the Evangelical Fellowship Church in the event of rain). There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 274-2328. Start: 5:30 pm
Town council will hold its next regular meeting Monday, July 23 at 6:15 p.m. at the Civic Centre. The committee of the whole will meet first at 5:30. | ||
07 / 24
(all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
It’s Vacation Bible School time at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. For kids aged five-12, it will run July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m.-noon. For more info, call 274-3638. (all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 5-Day Club, for kids aged five-12 and featuring games, snacks, Bible stories, and more, will run July 23-27 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Legion Park (it will be held inside the Evangelical Fellowship Church in the event of rain). There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 274-2328. | ||
07 / 25
(all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
It’s Vacation Bible School time at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. For kids aged five-12, it will run July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m.-noon. For more info, call 274-3638. (all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 5-Day Club, for kids aged five-12 and featuring games, snacks, Bible stories, and more, will run July 23-27 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Legion Park (it will be held inside the Evangelical Fellowship Church in the event of rain). There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 274-2328. Start: 1:51 pm
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical center is hosting a pow wow at the traditional round house on the site. Grand entry at 1pm sharp. Traditional drum "Bwaan dewe'igan"(Manitou Rapids) and contemporary drum "Thunder Heart" singers will make the local and area dancers dance. A walleye feast is on the menu for all singers, dancers, visitors and guests. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Take in the Boston Pizza Parade of Boats as anglers show off their spit and shined boats and trucks. Lots of fun for the whole family along the parade route. | ||
07 / 26
(all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
It’s Vacation Bible School time at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. For kids aged five-12, it will run July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m.-noon. For more info, call 274-3638. (all day)
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 5-Day Club, for kids aged five-12 and featuring games, snacks, Bible stories, and more, will run July 23-27 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Legion Park (it will be held inside the Evangelical Fellowship Church in the event of rain). There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 274-2328. Start: 1:00 pm
Anglers take off from the Sorting Gap Marina beginning at 7:00 a.m. returning for weigh-in beginning at 3:30 in the afternoon. Weigh-ins take place at the Fort Frances Sportsplex. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:30 pm
Competition takes place at the Fort Frances Sportsplex Come out and watch the regions best talent compete for the Quest for the Best Award. | ||
07 / 27
End: 1:59 pm
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
It’s Vacation Bible School time at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. For kids aged five-12, it will run July 23-27 from 9:15 a.m.-noon. For more info, call 274-3638. End: 1:59 pm
Start: 23/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 27/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The 5-Day Club, for kids aged five-12 and featuring games, snacks, Bible stories, and more, will run July 23-27 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Legion Park (it will be held inside the Evangelical Fellowship Church in the event of rain). There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 274-2328. Start: 7:00 am
End: 3:30 pm
Anglers hit the water at 7:00 in the morning from the Sorting Gap Marina and return beginning at 3:30 in the afternoon. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 27/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 29/07/2012 - 1:59pm
Our theme this year is "Honouring the Youth of the Nation" Our annual Pow Wow attracts dancers and drummers from across the United States and Canada. Start: 1:00 pm
Start: 27/07/2012 - 1:00pm
End: 29/07/2012 - 1:59pm
The annual North Star Stampede runs July 27-29 in Effie, Mn. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. on the Friday, and then at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine). | ||
