The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce already is planning its 12th-annual business awards banquet, which will take place Nov. 3 at La Place Rendez-Vous. But it is up to district residents to nominate those deserving to walk up on stage and be in the spotlight that night. Chamber office manager […]
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District elementary teachers were in the classroom a little early last month to attend workshops on writing and mathematics, according to reports received by trustees at last night’s Rainy River District School Board meeting. The annual “Summer Institute,” this year entitled “Traits in Action,” took place Aug. 20-21 at Fort […]
If you get a phone call aggressively asking if you want to sign up for Bell Sympatico service that also asks for your personal financial information, hang up—it’s a scam. Peter Farmer, Ontario director of communications for Bell Canada, said yesterday the company has been investigating telemarketing agents posing as […]
FORT FRANCES—After work last Thursday, Lawrence Gushulak closed up his barber shop on Scott Street just as he’d done on thousands of other afternoons. But when he locked the door that day to “Lawrence’s Barber Shop,” he also marked the end of an era—hanging up his barber scissors in favour […]
FORT FRANCES—While the exact cause remains under investigation, a lightning strike early Monday evening likely caused a fire that quickly consumed a garage located at 1147 Portage Ave. N. Shortly before 6 p.m., eye-witnesses reported lightning struck the garage, sparking a fire. While homeowners Betsy and Norm Guenette were at […]
In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board tonight will salute Robert Moore teacher Dana Kosowick and her participation in “Project Overseas.” “Project Overseas” involves Canadian teachers who volunteer their time and knowledge in improving the academic and professional qualifications of teachers in developing countries in […]
The Fort Frances OPP is investigating a motor vehicle accident early Saturday morning that killed a Couchiching First Nation resident. Police said Richard Morrisseau Jr., 26, had been lying on Highway 11 (Mill Road) in Fort Frances at 3:10 a.m. on Saturday when a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe fatally struck him. […]
FORT FRANCES—While the numbers aren’t as high as they’ve been in the past couple of years, reports of bear sightings keep rolling in for the town’s bylaw enforcement officers—and with no end in activity for at least another month. Bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Arlene Byrnes said late Thursday that a […]
FORT FRANCES—While he didn’t get the turnout for town band members he had hoped at a public meeting Wednesday night at the Memorial Sports Centre, Gene Andrusco is going to try a little longer to drum up musicians. “I’m going to pursue it a little further. I’m not giving up […]
Staff at the Fort Frances Jail held a barbecue last Thursday afternoon in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Several town dignitaries and jail officials were on hand for the noon hour activities outside the jail here. Mayor Roy Avis offered congratulations to the staff and explained to the crowd the […]
The Operations and Facilities division will be turning valves, flushing watermains, and pumping hydrants throughout the town’s distribution system next month through October. In the event of discolouration of the water supply, the town is advising residents to turn on their cold water taps until the water runs clear. Refrain […]
St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances and St. Thomas Aquinas Church in International Falls have teamed up to bring well-known speaker and musician Grayson Warren Brown here Sept. 8-10. Brown will be appearing at the 5 p.m. mass at St. Mary’s on Saturday, Sept. 8 to share some of his […]
