Duane Hicks In a further effort to promote property development and revitalization in Fort Frances, the town and Rainy River Future Development Corp. have worked together in recent months to re-tool the Community Improvement Plan and now are ready to offer financial incentives. In a report to council Monday night, […]
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Staff It’s that time of year again for district residents to give the “gift of life” as Canadian Blood Services is holding its annual spring donor clinic April 22-23 at Fort Frances High School. Interested donors can make an appointment prior to the two-day clinic by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or […]
Mitch Calvert Time to dust off the runners and stretch out those “hammies.” The second-ever “5K in May” run, hosted by Energy Fitness Centre, is set for Saturday, May 2 starting at 8:30 a.m. from the Sorting Gap Marina. Along with the five-km walk/run (open to all age groups and […]
Duane Hicks A Ministry of Environment inspection of the town’s water system back on Feb. 4-5 found no health risks or non-compliance issues, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council Monday night. No orders were issued as a result of the inspection, but one recommended action/best practice from the […]
Staff Sunset Country was well-represented at the provincial “Open” bowling roll-offs in Dryden last week. The Sunset Country men’s team, which included Fort Frances native Andrew Stamarski, took the gold medal for the first time in more than 30 years. The five-member squad now will represent Northern Ontario at the […]
Mitch Calvert Rainy River District was well represented in the SIJHL final despite the fact the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres were ousted in the semi-finals. Devlin’s Jordan Davis tallied four assists over the final two games, and was named second star in Sunday’s Game 5 win, to help the Fort […]
Staff Less than a dozen tickets remain for the 26th-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet—set for May 1 at La Place Rendez-Vous—so the time to buy one is now if you’re hoping to attend this year. The local banquet has become one of the leading DU fundraisers in Ontario, raising money in […]
Joey Payeur There will be an abundance of good times to be had for all attending the Emo Walleye Classic next month, whether it be those heading out on the water looking for the big catch or those content with staying ashore. The seventh-annual event takes place May 28-30, with […]
Irene Laing Laurie Mann and Jackie Dupuis-Brandli were installed at the Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary meeting last Wednesday (April 8). In other business that evening, the auxiliary approved a donation to the District 7 Scholarship Fund and agreed to participate again in the Fort Frances High School scholarships and […]
Press Release A soft spot for babies and children has translated to a $25,000 donation. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Vince Mirabelli Paediatric Endowment Fund. It will provide ongoing funds to help care for the precious patient of Maternal and […]
Press Release At its March meeting, the Northwest Catholic District School Board was pleased to honour St. Francis teachers Solange Busch, Colette Fafard, and Lisa George. Student Emily Hyatt, who is president of the student council at St. Francis, also was recognized for her leadership Busch, the Grade 4/5 French […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host a “Spring Fling” this Sunday (April 19) from 2-4 p.m. in the Devlin Hall. Coffee and delicious homemade desserts will be served. There also will be penny and bake tables offering something for everyone. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 […]
