École Notre-Dame-de-Fatima in Longlac is marking a milestone — its 75th anniversary.

Since its founding in 1948, the school has served generations of French-speaking families across northwestern Ontario. The school first opened its doors in 1950 renting space from the Longlac Canadian Legion. 

A new building was constructed in 1961 and officially named École Notre-Dame-de-Fatima. Over the years, the school expanded both physically and academically, reflecting the growing demand for French-languag…