The Northwest Catholic District School Board will review options for reimbursing trustees’ travel expenses at tonight’s regular monthly meeting here. At last month’s meeting, trustees discussed the board’s current policy (Administrative Procedure A-06) in comparison with the relevant section from the Education Act. Regarding travel within the board’s jurisdiction, the […]
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As part of the Town of Fort Frances’ emergency preparedness program, B93-FM will be testing its emergency broadcasting capabilities this Wednesday (May 19) between 2-4 p.m. B93-FM will be broadcasting radio announcements during this time period about an emergency in Fort Frances and the possible evacuation of certain areas of […]
Whether it’s to voice concerns about the proposed “bag tag” system, or to simply learn more about how it will work, town residents are encouraged to come to the Civic Centre tomorrow for one of two informational meetings. At these sessions, which are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., […]
The rainstorm that hit Borderland earlier this week has brought water levels up, prompting Abitibi-Consolidated to open some flood gates on the dam here yesterday. “We opened three yesterday and they’re still open today,” said John Harrison, the mill’s general manager. “We’ll watch the water levels. This is normal management […]
The newly-renovated Fort Frances General Supply narrowly escaped destruction when fire broke out there during the early hours of this morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., smoke alarms alerted owner Bill Gushulak and the Fort Frances Fire Department of smoke inside the building located at 617 Mowat Ave. Gushulak, who arrived […]
The Sorting Gap Marina will open for the season tomorrow at 7 a.m. “We’re just getting ready to get going,” manager Kim Badiuk said yesterday afternoon. Badiuk and seven other local students were hired by the town to work there this summer. “I’m hoping everyone will come down and enjoy […]
An auburn-coloured golden retriever (a.k.a. “Red,” “Thief,” and “The Suspect”) was caught red-handed, er, red-pawed, at 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday surrounded by plunder he had been looting from his Third Avenue East neighborhood for at least several weeks. Recovered from the property of the “Midnight Blanket Bandit” were several dog […]
Lake of the Woods, known as the “Walleye Capital of the World,” is gearing up to host Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s entourage, as well as about 300 media reps, for the 2004 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. This is the 56th-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener, but the first time the Lake of the […]
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is holding its annual “Walk for Memories” fundraiser in both Rainy River and Fort Frances this weekend. The first walk will take place Saturday in Rainy River, with one to follow here on Sunday. A third will be held May 30 in Emo. […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a call shortly after noon Wednesday when an official at Normiska Corp. reported flames and smoke emerging from a peat mound alongside McIrvine Road. Firefighter Rod Davis said the call came in at 12:15 p.m. and that a crew was on the scene […]
Highway 502 between Fort Frances and Dryden re-opened to traffic around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Fort Frances OPP reported. The highway was closed Wednesday due to a culvert washing out about 40 km south of Dryden in the wake of Tuesday’s storm that dumped heavy rain and snow across the […]
A combination of warm weather, a wide variety of new products, and a serious case of cabin fever made the annual “demo day” at Kitchen Creek Golf Course on Saturday a huge success, club officials said. “It’s definitely one of the best days we’ve ever had weather-wise,” club pro Glen […]
