It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-six C (21 F) and west-northwest winds gusting up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of minus-four (25) and low around minus-13 (eight). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 20 km/h. A mix of […]
District News
Sam Odrowski A month ago, the Fort Frances Family Centre only had enough funds to last until the end of December. Now, thanks to a recent influx of donations, it can remain open until at least June. “We know now we can make it halfway through the [year],” said Monica […]
Sam Odrowski Construction of the Seven Generations Education Institute’s new facility on Agency One lands here is nearing completion. Jarnel Contracting is wrapping up the finishing touches on the interior of the 40,000 sq. ft. building, which is set to open early in the New Year. Once the facility opens, […]
Press Release 4-H Canada is proud to announce that the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) 4-H Club Fund has provided $114,250 to 233 clubs across Canada to support various activities and local events. The Club Fund is part of FCC’s $250,000 annual commitment to 4-H Canada. In addition to supporting local […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The annual “Polar Plunge,” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances, once again will be held on Sand Bay on New Year’s Day. For more info or to get a pledge sheet, call Bill Michl at 276-1334. Jump for your group and you will receive […]
From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for shooting and abandoning a bull moose. On Dec. 9, conservation officers were made aware of an antlerless bull moose found dead by a member of the public. Officers attended […]
Press Release The Citizens for Backus/AB is pleased to announce the award of a $10,000 Minnesota Historical and Cultural grant to hire a qualified professional architect to prepare a Conditions Assessment of the historic 1914 Alexander Baker School. This assessment will serve as a guide to preservation planning for the […]
Press Release The province is making life more affordable by putting a stop to fishing licence fee increases for all Ontario residents and removing the $2 service fee. “We’re making it easier for Ontarians to get out on the water and enjoy the great outdoors by keeping fishing licences more […]
From the OPP With Part 2 of Bill C-46 coming into effect yesterday (Dec. 18), the OPP has begun to exercise new authority for investigating impaired drivers on Ontario roads. Police officers now will be able to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully-stopped driver to determine whether a […]
It will be clear to partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-seven C (19 F) and light south-southwest winds. Tomorrow will see a chance of snowshowers, with a high of two (35) and low around minus-six (21). Look for south-southwest winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Cloudy skies […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-10 C (14 F) and southeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of zero (32) and low around minus-seven (19). Look for south-southwest winds gusting up to […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to have been informed that Repap Resources Group has notified Resolute Forest Products that it wishes to negotiate the purchase of the shuttered Fort Frances paper mill assets, with the intention of quickly moving to restart the facility in 2019. “We […]
