From the MNRF A Winnipeg area man has been fined a total of $3,000 for violations under the Public Lands Act while two others were given suspended sentences. Garth Steek pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for erecting a structure without a permit, as well as $1,500 for disobeying a […]
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From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in the districts of Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, and the southern portion of the Red Lake, Thunder Bay, and Sioux Lookout districts, and along the north shore of Lake Superior in Nipigon District. During […]
Duane Hicks Roman Spuzak, a student in Fort High teacher Jody Bonner-Vicker’s Grade 8, invited mayor and council to take part in the storm drain stencil initiative the class will be undertaking on May 30 along the riverfront here.
Sam Odrowski Hallee Nugent entertained the Townshend Theatre audience, with the help of Amy Norris, during the pair’s dramatic performance of “Get out of Bed” by Diane Shore last Tuesday night. The performance ended with big laughs from the crowd as the short poem concludes with a big kicker.
Yvonne Treffers (Atikokan) and Joe Bremault (South Junction, Man.) won the $100 up for grabs on April 30 and May 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for April 29-May 5 were Leslie Schram (Stratton), Dan Oster (Devlin), Mike and Christine Krueger […]
Staff The town will be signing an automatic aid agreement with the Chapple, Emo, La Vallee, and Alberton Fire & Emergency Service, which will see both sides able to access firefighting equipment neither side has. The Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service currently is a member of the Rainy River […]
Press Release North American Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 19-25. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 15 million recreational boaters in Canada. Although […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Borderland Community Orchestra and the new Borderland Choir rehearsed last Tuesday for the upcoming spring concerts in May. The choir was established earlier this year and, for the first time, will accompany the ochestra to perform “When You Believe” from the animated movie, “The Prince of Egypt.”
“A Little Taste of Italy,” billed as an evening of delicious food, showcasing the many talents of Rainy River High School students, was held there Thursday night. Above, Taya Hagarty, second from right, dished out the lasagna with help from Keira Govier, right, while below Angela Haw, Neil Haw, Hayden […]
Sam Odrowski An indigenous artist hosted an art workshop at Crossroads School in Devlin last Wednesday for its “Parent Engagement Night,” where well over 100 students and their families gathered for a wide array of crafts, games, and activities. Groups of students and their parents gathered in a classroom to […]
Duane Hicks Museum summer student Naomi McManaman checked out “We Were Taught Differently: The Indian Residential School Experience,” the new exhibit on loan from the Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, which currently is on display on the main floor of the Fort Frances Museum.
Press Release Local MP Don Rusnak last week announced a call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program 2018-19. Programs like NHSP not only encourage seniors to stay involved in their community, but also increase their social participation and inclusion. This is key to enhancing […]
