PINEWOOD—The recent work at Amos Brielmann’s Pine River Ranch in Pinewood was more than just a bit of tree-planting—it was a $70,000 demonstration project aimed at protecting water quality, controlling erosion, and enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat. The project was funded by the Greencover Canada Program, which is meant to […]
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The Fort Frances Aquanauts have a new coach. Local resident Tristan Hutton was hired earlier this month to fill the head coaching position left vacant when previous coach Roman Ramirez was let go by the swim team due to financial constraints. The Aquanauts’ job represents Hutton’s first foray into the […]
After 12 days of spraying the insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, for jackpine budworm, the Ministry of Natural Resources will begin a post-spray assessment within the next month. The assessment will compare defoliage checks from before and after the spraying. “They are looking at the effectiveness of the spray,” said […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board is predicting a drop in enrolment this fall at all of its schools but one. The board is expecting a drop of about 52 students, or 36 full-time equivalencies, from its May enrolment to September. “Certainly decreasing enrolment is a concern for us,” […]
Town council agreed Monday night to do away with the two stops signs at the intersection of Third Street West and Lillie Avenue, and have the traffic bylaw amended to reflect this change. “The stop signs at this intersection served as a controlled crossing for young students when Alexander MacKenzie […]
FORT FRANCES—With a resurgence in mining exploration in the area because of rising commodity prices, a regional land use geologist with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has been making the rounds in Northwestern Ontario to inform communities about the potentially lucrative industry. “I’m here essentially for education,” said […]
Students donned caps and gowns last Thursday night to celebrate the end of one chapter—and the beginning of a new one. The 2006 commencement exercise for Fort Frances High School was held at the Memorial Sports Centre, with about 165 grads, as well as their families and friends, in attendance. […]
FORT FRANCES—After months of negotiations, the Rainy River District School Board approved a four-year contract with its local occasional secondary teachers Tuesday night. “I think we can truly say we have a collective—meaning both sides—agreement that’s going to work well for the next little while, and above all, will form […]
FORT FRANCES—As a result of changes to provincial funding formulas, the Rainy River District School Board is facing a $1-million shortfall for the 2006/07 school year—and will have to make cuts to balance its budget. Special grants for remote, rural, and distant schools have been realigned while the declining enrolment […]
As deputy reeve, Ed Carlson officially was appointed the acting reeve of the Township of Emo during council’s regular meeting last Tuesday—the first without former reeve Russ Fortier at the helm. Council regretfully accepted Fortier’s letter of resignation and the meeting was conducted “business as usual.” Temporary Public Works superintendent […]
An election was held at the 24th-annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Future Development Corp. last Wednesday to fill three positions on its board of directors for the forthcoming three-year term. The four candidates—George Emes, Eugene McPherson, Dan Onichuk, and Kim Williamson—each had the opportunity to speak to […]
The Muskie football program is midway through its spring camp being held at Fort High this week. Head coach Bob Swing said the camp, which began Sunday and runs through tomorrow night, is important because it’s the last time the coaches can work with the players before the league-mandated summer […]
