Referring to the township’s existing swimming pool regulations as “another useless bylaw we have that doesn’t get enforced,” Alberton Coun. Mike Ford argued at its monthly meeting last Wednesday that it would be pointless to enact new legislation to apply specifically to inflatable “ring” pools. These portable units are becoming […]
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While a call for applications for new volunteer firefighters has garnered some interest, some existing members are still contemplating their futures with the brigade. Earlier this month, the town began advertising to fill three new volunteer positions. When reached Tuesday, Brian Hagarty, the town’s interim human resources manager, said some […]
While still awaiting word on government funding, local fundraising for renovations at the Fort Frances Museum is coming along quite well. “We’re probably halfway there,” said museum curator Pam Hawley, noting around $37,000 already has been raised here. The goal for local donations is $75,000, not including significant pledges which […]
“Somebody will figure it out—somebody always does.” These words were spoken outside Room 24 of the Bayview Motel here on a humid Friday night by a man that did “figure it out” back in 1996. That man was Gary Lake, who claimed first prize at the second-annual Fort Frances Canadian […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 11th “Quest for the Best,” which saw Courtney Jourdain and Katelyn Shortreed crowned the winners of “Quest” and “Kiddie Quest,” respectively, was deemed an overwhelming success. Organizer Dawn Booth said she felt this year’s singing competition was better than ever. “Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful,” she […]
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the regulation of Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake, or the water quality on the Rainy River, is invited to the joint annual public meeting of the International Rainy Lake Board of Control and the International Rainy River Water Pollution Board on Thursday night. The […]
At a special meeting last week, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board decided to defer a decision on what to do with its land ambulance program until Aug. 30, at which time the board expects word on funding from the province. The DSSAB is asking the Ministry of […]
When bass guitarist Dayton Brown took the stage for last night’s “Battle of the Bands” competition, held in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, he confidently sported a navy blue T-shirt emblazoned with the phrase “Trust Me, I’m a Pro.” In reality, that’s not quite the case. But […]
What is the Kid-Pro fishing tournament all about? It’s about kids like Jason Goldamer, who partnered up with Kirk Boyer, who described their ride back to the Sorting Gap Marina on Sunday afternoon like they “were riding like cowboys through the waves, and hooting and hollering and having a great […]
LOWES–Born to Laureen Bliss and Brent Lowes, of Devlin, Ont., a boy, Landon Gunnar, weighing 9 lbs. 11 oz. on July 2, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
PAULL–Born to Joelle Blanc and Gavin Paull, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Garrett Joseph, weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. on July 5, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
REIMER–Born to Wes and Delphine, nee Steiner, of Mine Centre, Ont., a girl, Kelsey Ranae, weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. on July 8, 2005 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
