Billed as a perfect way to try out cross-country skiing for the first time, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will hold a family ski day this Sunday (Dec. 30) from 1-3 p.m. at its Rocky Inlet trails. “It’s our second one, and it’s something we want to do at […]
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With the anticipated arrival of warmer temperatures over the next few days and potential increased snowmobile use over the holiday season, the OPP is reminding snowmobilers to plan their routes carefully. The snow that has fallen from recent winter storms acts as a warm blanket on the thin ice, making […]
A local tradition for the past 20 years, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner is a time when many area residents, along with their families and friends, come together to celebrate each Dec. 25. The dinner, which always has taken place at Knox United Church except for last […]
Audience members attending the 2008 VALA Follies variety show will be treated to a “wacky” river cruise, which will begin in Fort Frances and continue on down the Rainy River—stopping in such ports as Emo, Barwick, Stratton, and Rainy River. “The Wacky River Cruise,” slated for Friday, Feb. 1 at […]
On Christmas Eve around 12:45 p.m., the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service responded to the report of a fire alarm at St. Michael’s School at 820 Fifth St. E. here. Upon arrival, fire personnel observed heavy smoke and fire coming from the southeast windows and roof area of the […]
With the town currently providing recycling pick-up for residents but not the commercial sector, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the local BIA, is looking for input from its members as to how an “economically favourable” recycling plan for the business community could be implemented. “Right now, […]
There’s still time to sign up for those interested in participating in the annual “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day. Hosted by the Voyageur Lions Club, the “Plunge” now draws hundreds of spectators and more than 50 people willing to jump into the icy waters of Sand Bay. Event chairman […]
Christmas will be a little merrier for Sandra and Al Poulin of Atikokan, who won the $2,500 up for grabs on Christmas Eve in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Dec. 23-29 were K. & D. Fulton (Atikokan), Garry Parkes (Vermilion Bay), […]
With the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 20th-annual community Christmas dinner slated for this coming Tuesday (Dec. 25) at Knox United Church, organizers are thrilled with the support they’ve seen. “Things are coming together very, very well,” dinner committee co-ordinator Josie Patrick said yesterday, adding that ads in the Daily Bulletin […]
Two Seine River men, aged 35 and 30, are facing drug related charges following an incident late Monday afternoon. Fort Frances OPP officers were on a routine foot patrol on the 200 block of Scott Street here when it was determined two occupants of a vehicle were smoking marijuana. The […]
The gauntlet is down. Fort Frances Coun. Andrew Hallikas officially has challenged the rest of town council to participate in the Voyageur Lions’ “Polar Plunge” on New Year’s Day in support of the “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign for the Fort Frances Public Library. “Failing their acceptance of the […]
The local Knights of Columbus held their annual Christmas dinner last Tuesday (Dec. 11) with a few special guests. The Knights also made cheque presentations to the Salvation Army and The Arthritis Society to support their works in the community and the province. Charlene Snow, manager of regional development for […]
