With Greyhound bus service from Fort Frances to Thunder Bay scheduled to be discontinued on Aug. 20, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton suggested a solution to local municipal representatives at a meeting here Friday afternoon. “The best solution would be to find someone locally who knows buses and is interested […]
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In response to a request made late last year by the local Economic Development Advisory Committee, Frank Binder of CN Public Affairs will make a presentation at tonight’s regular council meeting. Back in November, the EDAC discussed issues involving CN, specifically increased train traffic and the potential for business opportunities […]
The Ontario Forestry Coalition (OFC) will be holding a public meeting Monday at noon at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium to urge local residents to send a message to the McGuinty government that the new Endangered Species Act (ESA) will hurt communities like Fort Frances. The meeting is part of […]
Reconstruction of the Portage Avenue underpass will resume Monday for roughly a 25-week construction period, and with it will be some restrictions on vehicle access. Starting Tuesday (June 10), Portage Avenue from Third Street East to Fifth Street East will be restricted to emergency vehicle traffic only from 9 a.m.-8 […]
The province is investing $250,000 into Phase II of the local Heritage Tourism Project, helping Fort Frances bring its heritage to life through exciting improvements to tourism attractions. Through its Rural Economic Development Program, the province is committing a quarter-million dollars to help the town: •develop a waterfront heritage route; […]
Fire activity remains rather quiet in the West Fire Region, with the only active blazes being two new fires in the Sioux Lookout District yesterday. No problems were reported with them. Recent rainfall across the region, particularly in the southern sectors, has resulted in a mixed fire hazard—ranging from “low” […]
The third-annual “Portfolio Day” at Robert Moore School here last Thursday was a huge success yet again. Grade 7 and 8 students put together a portfolio to showcase a collection of their writing to their parent(s) or guardian(s), which included poetry, writing exemplars, expositories, narratives, speeches, letters, or anything else […]
While black bears wandering into town are expected during the late summer each year, reports of bruins already have begun in the past week or so. Bylaw enforcement officer Dave Egan said yesterday that bears have been reported in the north and west ends of town, including a sow and […]
The Rainy River District School Board has approved the 2008/09 balanced budget for $39,219,381. The board was faced with the challenge of a six percent decline in elementary enrolment. The board will draw from reserves $50,000 for multi-year commitment to the Aboriginal Achievement Leader Project. The focus of the 2008/09 […]
This year, 130 Grade 10 students at Fort Frances High School participated in the P.A.R.T.Y. program (Prevent Alcohol-Related Trauma in Youth). They followed the journey of an injured person from first contact with ambulance/fire/police through emergency room care, and ending with rehabilitation and what it is like to be an […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has added a new member to its team. Laura Kakeeway started with the Chamber last Monday (May 26) as the project assistant/membership development co-ordinator, and will be there until the end of November. The position will focus on several key factors, including: •retention and […]
Brand new, top-of-the-line, and state-of-the-art, the Crimson Fire pumper truck is the newest addition to the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service. Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said the pumper truck was delivered to the fire hall Monday morning, with firefighters expected to spend this week training on the new vehicle. […]
