Haley Anderson A club with a long history in Fort Frances has opened its doors once more after disbanding 15 year ago. This time, however, Toastmasters will be meeting weekly in the basement of the United Native Friendship Centre on Portage Avenue–a location they acquired earlier this month. Kirsty Sinclair […]
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Heather Latter This year’s “Relay For Life” may not have seen clear skies all night long but participants didn’t let that bring them down. Instead, the 16 teams raised nearly $53,000, with more money still trickling in. “We are very pleased with the turnout and the money raised at ‘Relay’ […]
Heather Latter The Ontario Travel Information Centre building here has an open sign in the window once again. After the provincial service was shuttered two years ago, the Town of Fort Frances was able to secure a rental agreement with the government and on Monday the facility, through assistance from […]
the MNR Flooding continues to be a concern for the southwest sectors of the Northwest Region. FireRanger crews are assisting with sandbagging efforts in Fort Frances District and public response to their efforts has been positive. Meanwhile, air attack birddog aircraft and personnel were dispatched, along with CL-415 heavy waterbombers, […]
the MNR Residents are reminded that the flood warning remains in effect for the Atikokan, Fort Frances, and Rainy River areas. Recent rainfall has resulted in very high inflow conditions throughout all watersheds within the district, including the Seine River, Atikokan River, Rainy Lake, and Lake of the Woods. Water […]
the MNR There remains three active fires in the region—two in Red Lake District and one in Sioux Lookout District. FireRangers in the Fort Frances District yesterday were responding to a possible fire report about 25 km southeast of Atikokan. It has not yet been confirmed. There is a “high” […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met last Wednesday (June 11), with 46 members in attendance. A lovely potluck supper was enjoyed by all before the meeting. In May, local veterans were honoured with a supper. Special thanks to Kerry Zucchiatti and Linda Richerts for the help with […]
the MNR The forest fire hazard is “low” across the south sectors of the Northwest Region and climbing into “moderate” across the Far North. However, as the weekend approaches, it looks like rain is in the forecast for most of Northwestern Ontario. One new fire was confirmed yesterday—a small blaze […]
Heather Latter As the town braces for unprecedented high water levels, the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival committee was left with no alternative but to postpone this year’s festival until a later date. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad said they’re looking at a tentative date of Aug. […]
Heather Latter Neither Julia Quast nor Kate Parsons has been on an overseas humanitarian trip before. But when they heard last year about a scholarship being offered especially for this, the two Fort High students knew they had to apply. “I heard it over the announcements so I figured I […]
Haley Anderson According to aboriginal belief, the power of the world works in circles. Although that symbol always has carried meaning for Shawn Johnston and his mother, Lila Bruyere, it recently became a fitting analogy for the graduates who are circling back after years of battling addiction. The former Couchiching […]
Heather Latter Two consignment businesses will be opening soon at 256 Scott St.—one on the main floor and one downstairs. But they will be working in conjunction with one another, each focusing on selling specific items. “I’m taking just about everything except clothes, that will include accessories such as purses, […]
