With the weekend rains putting at least a temporary damper on the forest fire and grass fire scenes, the MInistry of Natural Resources has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone in the West Fire Region. “It was lifted on Tuesday at midnight,” said Marnie Brown, MNR sector response officer with the […]
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The Chem-free Grad committee held its most recent meeting last week and learned that they wouldn’t have to find a new location for the event after all. “We are able to hold it on the old ice surface,” said Patti Boileau of the committee. There was an issue with the […]
In loving memory of Michael Wodell, 87, of Crozier, Ont., who passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 in Atikokan, Ont. Michael was born Jan. 24, 1916 in Rivers, Man. to Sophia and Kasmir. He was united in marriage to Tamara (Mary) Kliner on Aug. 22, 1939. He owned and operated […]
It was a golden Thursday for the Muskie boys’ soccer team in Kenora as they beat Rainy River for the NorWOSSA crown. The black-and-gold dominated play in the final against the Owls, netting two quick goals. The second half was shortened, with consent from both coaches, from 45 minutes to […]
The new “tour de Fort” season will begin in September, but passports are available now. Spokesman Gary Rogozinski said it’s unusual to have so many passports available. Last Saturday, the group held a passport sale at the Fort Frances Public Library but the turnout was disappointing. “We had a terrible […]
Got a gripe with the Town of Fort Frances? A pothole on your street that seems to keep getting bigger and bigger? Would you know how to complain to the town if you did? With the town’s new computer system up and running since the new year, Information Technology manager […]
Local scribes recited rhythmic verse last night at the latest of the town’s centennial celebrations. The centennial coffee house was held at the Fort Frances Museum, in conjunction with the Valley Adult Learning Association, where nearly 30 people gathered to visit, have coffee, indulge in cheesecake, and listen to the […]
Everything is going according to plan. Both the Muskie girls’ and boys’ soccer teams began defence of their respective NorWOSSA titles yesterday by earning a pair of shutout wins at the league showdown in Kenora. The girls slipped past the Dryden Eagles 1-0, then put the boots to the Kenora […]
Starting Monday, Bearskin Airlines will only have one flight out of the Fort Frances Airport. “It’s just a temporary thing as far as I know,” airport superintendent Bill Caul said this morning. But he added, “Over the last year, traffic has been dropping off.”^Up until now, the Bearskin schedule saw […]
It looks like the West Fire Region will remain under a restricted fire zone for the long weekend, Deb McLean, fire information officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources, said this morning. “The Restricted Fire Zone seems to be working in raising people’s awareness of the fire hazard,” she noted. […]
Bob Kennedy isn’t letting any new spring grass grow under his feet. The local marksman started his year off with a bang by delivering two perfect rounds of 25 during the opening of the skeet season May 6 at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club range at Frog Creek. Kennedy outdistanced […]
Sturgeon Creek School’s spring concert was an overwhelming success, with the students making sure their program spoke about spring/summer with related recitations and musical selections. Shannon Gibson, the school’s speech contest winner, was emcee for the evening, introducing each item on the program, while Wayne Barron offered accompaniment on the […]
