Following a successful videoconference with a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan earlier this month as an educational tool, the Rainy River District School Board is offering the use of its equipment to the community as a Christmas gift. Anyone in the district with family serving in the Canadian Armed Forces in […]
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FORT FRANCES—Although officially opened to the public back in July by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists, the first phase of the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail’s boardwalk finally was completed last week. The 1, 032-foot trail, located in Alberton Township, gained an additional 112 feet of boardwalk thanks to funding […]
FORT FRANCES—The Ontario Municipal Board will be deciding in the next month whether local resident Allan T. Bedard’s appeal of Abitibi-Consolidated’s proposal to separate the power dam here will be dismissed, or whether there will be a hearing—and an opportunity—for local unions to make a case against the dam property […]
With Emo’s annual “Holly Daze” festivities going this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 1-2), Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko hopes to see a good crowd out celebrating the season. “We’re hoping for good weather,” she remarked, though admitting she doesn’t know whether there will be snow for sliding and skating […]
With another successful Christmas parade under its belt, the local Business Improvement Association is keeping the holiday spirit alive and well in downtown Fort Frances with the annual “Lunch with Santa.” Slated for this Saturday (Dec. 2), the always-popular event is expected to draw hundreds of youngsters to Warp 9 […]
If you’re looking for something different to do this New Year’s Eve, look no further! The Community New Year’s Eve BLAST at the Backus Community Centre over in International Falls will have it all: casino party games, including poker, blackjack, roulette, and others, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and […]
Town council approved a report to finalize the long-term development plan for upgrading the outdoor rink facilities here over the next three years. In the 2006/07 season, the town will complete relocating the north end rink and build two ice surfaces—a hockey rink (25 m x 56 m) with boards […]
The town’s plan to develop a trail network in Fort Frances took another step forward Monday night after council accepted a proposal for an active transportation plan from consultants Hilderman, Thomas, Frank and Cram. A request for proposals to do a study was sent out to five qualified firms back […]
The OPP, in conjunction with police services across the country, will stay one step ahead of impaired drivers this holiday season during the annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. Starting today (Nov. 29) and running until Jan. 2, officers will be highly-visible across Rainy River District checking thousands […]
FORT FRANCES—Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. says Premier McGuinty’s energy rebate plan for pulp and paper mills announced last week is a good start in reducing the industry’s costs, but more details are needed to determine how much the mills will benefit. “We think it’s a good step in the right direction, implementing […]
Author and artist Leo Yerxa, a former local resident, will be signing copies of his Governor General’s Award-winning book, “Ancient Thunder,” tomorrow (Nov. 20) at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here. The signing will take place from 1-3 p.m., with a second session slated for 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. […]
FORT FRANCESE—With construction plans for its new ambulance garage a little behind schedule, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board has obtained permission from Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to use its garage temporarily. “Riverside has agreed to let us use the existing ambulance base until the end of […]
