The annual “Sister City Snowshoe Challenge,” which pits Fort Frances town council against its International Falls counterparts as part of “Icebox Days” festivities there, goes tonight at 7 p.m. at Smokey Bear Park. Dubbed by the International Falls Chamber of Commerce as the fastest “Icebox Days” event in history, Mayor […]
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The Borderland Arts Alliance, made up of local artist of all kinds, including theatre, music, and the visual arts, is holding a membership drive at the end of the month. All local artists, as well as those who enjoy the arts, are encouraged to join. People who sign up can […]
Lorne Jackson will have to take the scenic route if he wants to get back to the Northern Ontario playdowns. The Fort Frances rink had their backs to the wall at press time today, needing to beat Ken Blackwood (Terrace Bay) in the noon (EST) draw to stay alive at […]
The Baudette Bears decided to spread the wealth around here Tuesday night—and the Muskie boys’ hockey team was the poorer for it. Ryan McInerny had three points to lead the attack as the Lake of the Woods Bears (Baudette) downed the black-and-gold 6-1 in exhibition action at the Ice for […]
While flowers may be the last thing on your mind when you look out the window and see all that snow, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is hoping people will get into the mood to buy a new crocus plant in the next few weeks. The CNIB once […]
At its first meeting of the new year, the Northwest Catholic District School Board on Tuesday night will look at different methods of self-evaluation to gauge the success of the board in meeting its goals and to encourage discussion. “We are not interested in a report card as much as […]
Dear sir: When I left my home town of Fort Frances back in 1999, I left angry and defeated because I was at NCDS every day looking for work. I could not find work in my own community, so I had to leave Fort Frances in order to do so. […]
Former Fort Frances mayor Glenn Witherspoon has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner, which is slated for Sunday, Feb. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. “Glenn was very supportive of the ‘Community Chest’ when we were first starting up,” said Linda Hamilton of the […]
After having won a long battle with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care over land ambulance funding for unincorporated areas last fall, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board now is taking on the province over the closure of the Judson Street Ambulance Supply Centre in Toronto. The […]
A difficult season has made for lower expectations for the Borderland Thunder. Coming off of last year’s SIJHL championship, the Thunder were hoping to repeat as regular-season champs in their quest for a second-straight title. But at 12-13-1-2 through their first 28 games, Borderland finds itself more than 20 points […]
The Fort Frances Fire Brigade said their annual Christmas tree pick-up went off without a hitch Saturday, raising almost $1,000 for a local yet-to-be-determined charity. “The chief said it was a ‘great success,’” firefighter Rob Dokuchie said Monday, noting the weather was much milder for the tree pick-up than in […]
Dear sir: On Dec. 30, 2003, I received a huge bill from the Town of Fort Frances for sewer and water services. This was a shock to me because in the 14 months I’ve lived here, I had never received a bill. When I moved here in the later part […]
