Snow is likely again tonight, with an additional 2.5-7.5 cm (one-three inches) possible. Look for an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F) and east winds at 10-15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. Wednesday will see more snow, with an additional accumulation of five-10 cm (two-four inches) possible. Expect […]
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Duane Hicks Borderland residents were hard at work clearing away white stuff this morning after getting the first major snowfall of the season. Among them were Stan Blasky, left, and Ken Christiansen, who each winter tackle the heroic task of removing snow for their fellow residents of Baeker Bay. After […]
Submitted A boxed set of silver plated flatware is among the silent auction items which will be up for bid this Saturday (Dec. 7) at the Knox United Church fundraising kick-off dinner and silent auction, which starts at 5 p.m. in McMillan Hall. Tickets, which cost $15 for adults and […]
Katherine Buffington, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances. A complete obituary to follow.
Staff A Fort Frances couple was killed in a two-vehicle collision that occurred late yesterday afternoon on Highway 11 between Reef Point Road and the Windy Point bridge. Police identified the driver as David Chambers, 82, and the passenger as Louise Chambers, 75. The collision involved a westbound Chrysler PT […]
Staff There seems to be plenty of interest from those wanting to sit on the board of directors of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. At the Chamber’s general membership meeting last Tuesday, a new slate of officers and director nominees was announced. But due to the number of nominees […]
the OPP The Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team, with the support of the Rainy River District OPP and the OPP’s Northwest Region Emergency Response Team, conducted a search warrant last Thursday at #58A in the Walleye Trailer Park here. As a result of the investigation, officers charged two adult […]
Staff Highway 11 near Windy Point Bridge in Watten Township is closed due to a serious motor vehicle accident. OPP arrived on scene at 4:40 p.m. today. The highway remains closed while emergency crews respond and police conduct their investigation. Road closure updates are available by calling 511. Do not […]
Staff Ben Morelli, left, owner of From the Grind Up, drew the ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for December this morning at International Travel Services as Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on. Alexis Norris of Fort Frances will heading to Spain—a trip valued at $5,500. 2014 […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Kayden Ellis was all smiles as he visited with Santa during “Breakfast at the North Pole” on Saturday morning, which was a fundraiser for St. John’s Anglican Church. Children enjoyed a breakfast of cereal and muffins, in addition to making crafts and talking to the jolly old […]
Joey Payeur It was chaos in the aftermath of a pileup in front of the Emo Cowboys’ net during the first period of the final of the seventh-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament between the Cowboys and host Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians yesterday. The Canadians won 5-3 to capture the […]
Heather Latter Gunnar Krawchuk, along with his sisters, Cassie and Jayla, posed with Santa on his sleigh in the courtyard outside the Fort Frances Museum on Saturday during the inaugural “Festival of Frost” on Scott Street. Hundreds of people took in the day-long event, which also featured carollers, dog sled […]
