Lucas Punkari This past weekend marked the first time that Fort Frances angler Bryan Gustafson was using his brand new Legend Alpha 211 boat in a fishing tournament, as he teamed up with Kenora’s Jamie Bruce for this year’s “Castin’ for Cash” event on Lake Despair. While it’s hard to […]
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Sarah Pruys Amos Paypompee of Shoal Lake, who had his face painted in colours given to him in a vision, was among those attending the recent Rainy River First Nations’ pow-wow. The men’s traditional-style dancer had just taken a break from dancing and stopped for a moment to talk about […]
Sarah Pruys Cameramen from TSN were at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday evening taping a short segment where community members encouraged everyone to “Vote for Fort Frances.” If Fort’s Curling Club bid successfully beats Dryden High School’s track bid, the club will receive $25,000, along with having TSN […]
Dave Ogilvie Participants of this year’s “Gleek Week” musical theatre camp struck a pose at the end of one of their routines during a rehearsal yesterday. The one-week camp, directed by Renée Martin-Brown and choreographed by Trevor Barker, will hold a final production called “Spread The Love” at the Townshend […]
Lucas Punkari Jamie Bruce, left, and Bryan Gustafson held up four of the five bass that they caught on Saturday, which allowed them to win the 2013 “Castin’ for Cash” tournament on Lake Despair. Meanwhile, at right, Solly McBride held up one of the five fish that she and her […]
the OPP The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind the public of rules and restrictions regarding electronic bicycles commonly referred to as “e-bikes.” E-bikes may resemble conventional bicycles, or resemble scooters and limited-speed motorcycles. They are capable of being propelled by muscular power […]
CEP The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada has donated from its Humanity Fund to assist victims` families and the communities affected by the tragic accident in Lac-Mégantic this past weekend. CEP’s Quebec Regional office has also made a donation. CEP represents several hundred members in the region and […]
Heather Latter Katie Cuthbertson, health educator with the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, spoke in support of rezoning the property fronting Lillie Avenue between Fifth St. West and Sixth St. West in Fort Frances to permit the continued use of the property as a community garden. Half a dozen people attended […]
Staff Three new fires were confirmed in the northern parts of the Northwest Region. Nipigon District fire #50 is a lightning-caused fire currently classified as “not under control.” It is 50 hectares in size. Sioux Lookout District fire #43 was discovered yesterday while doing a northern reconnaissance flight. This fire […]
Heather Latter Road work has begun on Second Street East between Mowat Avenue and Central Avenue where the storm sewer system, watermains, sanitary sewer lines, and other pertinent infrastructure will be replaced and upgraded. The project, which also will include work on Mowat Avenue between Second and Third Street, is […]
Staff Fort Frances town council approved two additional rental options for Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp at last night’s regular meeting, in the hopes that it will generate more revenue for the facility. The Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Advisory Committee told council that it should consider a reduced rate for the […]
