FORT FRANCES—With the Jan. 14 municipal byelection now only a little over a week away, a total of 1,376 ballots have come in so far, returning officer Glenn Treftlin reported Friday morning. Treftlin added those who plan on mailing in their ballots—as opposed to delivering them by hand—should do so […]
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FORT FRANCES—Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in […]
The OPP is investigating a break-and-enter at a garage located in La Vallee Township. A Coleman 5,000 watt generator was stolen. The generator is black with green painted accents. The appearance of the generator is unique because the owner has installed lawn mower tires on the base to help with […]
Fort Frances OPP and a K-9 unit were called to 822 Crowe Ave. to investigate a break and enter to a residence on New Year’s Day. When police arrived, the back door to the residence had been kicked in. Police believe the crime took place on Jan. 1 between 1:10 […]
The New Year’s baby for 2008 is Blaire Avery Cross. She was born at La Verendrye Hospital here yesterday at 8:39 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds, one oz. The proud parents are Pat and Dana Cross, and proud big sisters are Molly and Piper.
It will be cloudy tonight, with clear breaks. Expect an overnight low of minus-eight C (18 F) and light south winds. Tomorrow will see cloudy periods, along with a high of one (34) and low around minus-eight (18). Look for southeast winds at five-10 m.p.h. There’s a 40 percent chance […]
Strong winds that caused power lines to touch were the root of a series of power interruptions which occurred early this morning at residences and businesses located between Central Avenue and Keating Avenue here. Around 3 a.m., winds caused a neutral phase connection to come too close to one of […]
Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in the […]
Angie Korzinski was the early-bird winner in the “Fun in the Sun” NHL raffle. She won two tickets to see the San Jose Sharks play the Minnesota Wild, as well as hotel accommodations and travel money. The grand prize draw for the “FITS” NHL raffle will be made Thursday, Jan. […]
FORT FRANCES—“The Show,” a mockumentary written, directed, and produced by local resident Andrew George, premiered before a full house at the Cine 5 Theatre across the river in International Falls, Mn. last Thursday night. George called it a success. “I couldn’t believe it,” he exclaimed. “We rolled up [the cast […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue wants artists looking for a project to start this winter to consider creating a piece to enter in its annual spring art show. And this time around, they’re being asked to “Think Green.” Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line […]
FORT FRANCES—Organizers of the Voyageur Lions Club’s seventh-annual “Polar Plunge,” held New Year’s Day on Sand Bay behind La Place Rendez-Vous, were somewhat disappointed with the low number of participants and money raised—compared to last year anyway. “We had a particularly good year last year. We had wonderful weather and […]
