Lillian Haugh of Rainy River Meats sold a hamburger to one of the many “Spring Fever Day” attendees who stopped by the Rainy River Meats barbecue on Saturday afternoon. Store employees say the event was a great success as they almost sold out of hamburgers by the end of the […]
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Duane Hicks With a drop in tax rates, many residential property owners here can expect to see a decrease on their tax bills this year. Deputy treasurer Dawn Galusha outlined the 2018 municipal budget at Monday night’s regular council meeting, noting that even though there’s a half-percent increase to the […]
Dear editor: To the Town of Fort Frances. Whoever put into place the rules for the subsidized day care spaces, I would like to thank you. Through your tireless efforts to make sure these spaces are not abused, I will not be able to take my granddaughters on a holiday […]
Duane Hicks After being defeated at the council table five times previously, a resolution regarding how the town bills sewer and water installation rates finally was passed by the majority of town council at its regular meeting Monday evening. The town will continue to charge time and materials for the […]
Sam Odrowski The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary recently donated a new bathtub and treadmill to the local hospital to better serve patients. The auxiliary pledged $30,000 in the fall of 2016 to purchase the tub, then pledged $2,500 last fall to buy the treadmill. The treadmill became fully functional […]
Derek Horton was one of the brave souls who had their head shaved by hairdresser Dianne Bonot for the annual “Cuts for Cancer” fundraiser held Saturday afternoon outside the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo as part of “Spring Fever Days” festivities. The event raised close to $3,000 this […]
Duane Hicks A women’s clothing and bake sale fundraiser in support of the soon-to-be-launched “Dress for Work” program is slated for this Saturday (April 28) from 8-11 a.m. downstairs at Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.) “Dress for Work” is a new non-profit program that will provide disadvantaged women in Rainy […]
Press Release The Rainy River Future Development Corp. and the Town of Fort Frances, along with our headline sponsor Tbaytel, are excited to announce the 2018 Rainy Lake Series concerts. These free concerts will be held Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the new Rainy Lake Square in downtown Fort Frances. […]
Duane Hicks The Catholic Women’s League (C.W.L.) of St. Mary’s Parish here generously has spread some goodwill to their fellow women of Rainy River District. Members gathered last Thursday afternoon at the new “Welcome Home” Fort Frances Family Centre on Scott Street to pack “Blessing Bags”–reusable bags full of useful […]
Norlund Oil hosted a car show on Saturday in front of its gas station, featuring both classic and newer models of cars, for “Spring Fever Days.” Many cars were showing off what’s under the hood, as well, with a number of unique car engines available for people to view.
A stellar lineup of boats were on display during the Tompkins Hardware Boat Show and Solar Display held in conjunction with “Spring Fever Days” in Emo. A variety of boats were set up for display both inside and outside of the Front Street store.
Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business & Community Expo is ready to hit the Fort Frances Curling Club this Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by Tbaytel, the expo will run Friday from 4-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door, with […]
