Heather Latter With the unseasonably warm weather prominent across the district, crews at New Gold’s Rainy River Project were busy Monday afternoon moving rock and clay to other parts of the site to prepare the open pit for the start of production in mid-2017.
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Heather Latter Sarah Marusyk, acting president of the “Friends of the Museum,” displayed one of the auction items during the Fort Frances Museum’s “Night at the Museum” fundraiser held there Thursday night. Led by auctioneer Telford Advent, and with items donated by local artists and businesses, the live auction brought […]
Staff Conversations, coffee, and cake were part of the Sunday afternoon “Poppy Day Tea” held at the Rainy River Legion Br. #54. A beautiful day brought a good crowd out to participate in this annual pre-Remembrance Day fundraiser.
Joey Payeur Muskie Caleb Allan had a spring in his step as he tried to shut down the attack of Evan Waller during the Dryden Eagles’ 3-2 win in Fort High’s NorWOSSA regular-season finale here last Tuesday afternoon. The NorWOSSA finals took place yesterday in Dryden (results not available as […]
It’s a blessing that most Canadians alive today have not had to endure the horrors of war. But with each year putting the terrible human cost and suffering of the First and Second World Wars further into the past, and fewer and fewer veterans still here to recount their stories, […]
Mary Curtis Dear editor: Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. held an open board meeting Nov. 3 in the boardroom of the Emo Health Centre. A large number of concerned citizens attended regarding the interruption in X-ray services since April at the Emo Health Centre. Due to congested facilities, a large […]
Anna McNay Dear editor: Thanks to all the generous people who donated the hats, mitts, boots, scarves, and coats. Thanks to Richard from McTaggarts for the racks we need, to the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau for the use of the hall, and to B93 and the Fort Frances Times for […]
Clayton Hugh Desrosieres, 57, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center shortly after his diagnosis of terminal cancer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Harry Gerula, 77, of Pinewood, Ont., on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at his home after a long, hard, and courageous battle with cancer. Harry was born Nov. 17, 1938 in the Municipality of Stuartburn, Man. to John and […]
Iris Ferne Hyatt passed away at home, with family by her side, on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. She was born Oct. 22, 1917 in International Falls, Mn. to John and Jean (Jenny) Patterson. She moved to Canada at an early age and was raised on the farm in Burriss, Ont., […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is looking for assistance from the public. Officers were advised of an assault on the 100 block of Fourth Street West here around 1:50 a.m. today. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the assault, is asked to contact the Provincial […]
Duane Hicks A crew from Syncor Contracting Ltd. is picking up the pace on the first five-unit townhome complex being built on its Front Street property, most recently installing roof trusses. The balmy weather has been a boon for it and other construction projects around town. The townhomes will be […]
