A 66-year-old Fort Frances man escaped injury yesterday when the snowmachine he was operating went through the ice on Rainy Lake, the OPP reported late this morning. Emo OPP said the man was returning from ice fishing in the area of the Ottertail River around 5 p.m. when the mishap […]
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With a record high being set here yesterday, the lack of snow is affecting local businesses as well as activity for winter clubs and outdoor enthusiasts. Jim Badiuk of Badiuk Equipment said snowmachine sales have been impacted by the lack of snow, but is hopeful the district will see a […]
An accident involving three tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle near Kenora early this morning forced the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway. Traffic was being re-routed to Highway 502 and Highway 71 as of last report this morning. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. near Richard Lake. Initial investigation by the […]
FORT FRANCES—The voice of fishing tournaments across Northwestern Ontario has fallen silent. Lionel Robert, a long-time master of ceremonies at numerous fishing tournaments around the region, passed away suddenly last Wednesday in Winnipeg at age 54. As word of Robert’s death spread throughout Rainy River District, both fishing tournament organizers […]
FORT FRANCES—Now that CBC has put out a call for towns and cities across the country to submit proposals to be on the second season of the Kraft “Hockeyville” reality TV series, Fort Frances may end up tossing its name into the ring. CAO Mark McCaig, a well-known avid hockey […]
The local community made the latest “Polar Plunge” the most successful ever—with a little help from Mother Nature. “It was the best ever,” enthused Jim Martindale, one of the organizers and a member of the local Voyageur Lions Club, which stages the event every New Year’s Day on Sand Bay. […]
FORT FRANCES—With renovations wrapping up at the Fort Frances Museum, staff will be moving from its temporary site at 334 Scott St. later this month. “We’re still on target to be moving the weekend of the 26th,” museum curator Pam Hawley noted Tuesday. “The contractor is supposed to be done […]
FORT FRANCES—After hearing both Abitibi-Consolidated and local appellant Allan T. Bedard argue their cases here in late November, the Ontario Municipal Board granted Abitibi’s motion to dismiss Bedard’s appeal of the company’s proposal to spin off the power dam here. The ruling from OMB chair Norman Jackson indicated not only […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances OPP continues to investigate threats allegedly made at Fort Frances High School prior to the Christmas break. “Basically there’s really no new developments to report at this time,” Cst. Dereck McLean said Tuesday. “Our criminal investigation unit is still doing some follow-up and some investigation. “They […]
Looking ahead to the new year, and with new councils recently elected, several district reeves have noted community growth as a focus for 2007. “One thing we’re looking at is getting the Judson [Echo Lakes Estates] subdivision up and running,” Emo Reeve Ed Carlson remarked Friday. “We’ve made some headway […]
A Fort Frances man has been fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to hunting moose without a licence. Andrew Shepanski, 49, also has been banned from hunting for a year. The bull moose was forfeited to the Crown and donated to charity. Court heard that on Nov. 5, Ministry of Natural […]
The Fine Line Art Gallery here wants artists working in any medium to know they’re welcome to register for its annual spring art show coming up in late April. And this time around, they’d best put on their wizard’s caps and polish their magic wands. Vi Plumridge, a member of […]
