With the Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up this Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous, there will be many items up for bid that have been donated to the annual fundraiser. But one that really stands out is a painted goose egg designed especially for Ducks Unlimited by local artist Laurie Bedard. […]
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Three people face drug-related charges after the Fort Frances OPP stopped a vehicle on the 600 block of King’s Highway during the early hours of this morning. During the stop, police said it was determined an occupant of the vehicle was breaking a condition of his probation order and then […]
“Ice-out” could be declared on the North Arm of Rainy Lake in the next three or four days, one local flying service predicted Tuesday morning. “A lot of it is out, and there’s lots of places you can land, but it’s not completely out yet,” said Mel Larson of Melaire […]
Nearly one month into the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season, the fire hazard index reads “high” and local fire management still is hoping for some much-needed rain to cool down the volatile situation. “Without any rain, the fine fuels have been exceptionally dry. The humidity has been so low […]
The Ontario Energy Board once again is changing the price structure for electricity and Fort Frances Power Corp. customers soon will see changes to the “electricity” and “delivery” portions of their hydro bills. But don’t worry—this is a good news story. FFPC president and CEO Jim Kibiuk said Thursday that […]
With the deadline to register coming up next Thursday (May 3), organizers still are looking for teen girls to participate in this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant. “We’ve got no one yet,” said organizer Melissa Gushulak, noting registration forms are now available at the Fort Frances Chamber of […]
A tradition for 29 years and still going strong, Pinewood Sports & Marine’s annual boat show starts today, with plenty for everyone to do and see. The boat show runs until 6:30 p.m. today, then continues from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday at its location […]
With a successful first day under its belt, Canadian Blood Services is aiming to meet its two-day donor quota today as it wraps up its spring blood donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. “We had a good day yesterday,” CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said this morning, noting a total […]
There’s nothing like learning from someone who’s “been there” and “done that.” Grade 7/8 students in Mine Centre, Atikokan, and from J. W. Walker School here heard from two men on Friday—including one who used to be a drug user and a drug dealer. Don Young, program manager with Superior […]
It has been months since the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir board has seen progress on the establishment of a facility in the area. But it’s not at a stand-still. The board accepted a proposal last week from Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick, owned by Paul and Susan Peters, […]
The Ontario government is helping improve seasonal winter roads in Ontario’s Far North by investing $20,000 in a regional planning forum, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci announced yesterday. “This forum will address issues related to the effective planning and design of winter roads linking our most remote and […]
The Memorial Sports Centre will be a hub of activity this Friday and Saturday (April 27-28) when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show gets underway. “Everything’s coming together and falling into place,” said Chamber office manager Dawn Booth. “There’s lots things on the go this […]
