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” […]
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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, […]
Haley Anderson For more than 100 years, Girl Guides of Canada has been preparing young women to meet challenges head-on by teaching them resourcefulness and leadership skills. Since first joining as a Brownie years ago, Fort Frances resident Marnie Cumming has watched the organization evolve to fit the needs of […]
Duane Hicks NDP candidate Sarah Campbell was re-elected for a second term as MPP for Kenora-Rainy River in last Thursday’s provincial election, with unofficial results showing her garnering 12,872 votes, representing 55.44 percent of the popular vote. And while Campbell was disappointed Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals secured a majority government, she […]
the MNR Flooding and road washouts continue to be a concern in Fort Frances District. Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services sent 3,000 sandbags to the Fort Frances District over the weekend, as well as 1,000 sandbags to Couchiching First Nation. Fort Frances District has about 40,000 sandbags on hand […]
the MNR There is a mixture of potential road washouts and floods in the southern sectors of the region while new forest fires started in the northwest sectors. The forest fire hazard reflects these variable conditions, with “low” hazards in the south and “moderate” to “high” hazards in the northwest. […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources (Fort Frances District) is advising area residents that a flood watch is 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 […]
