The Fort Frances Museum will be presenting a summer of heritage tours and activities throughout the town as we connect with the community. Join us on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. to discover more about Fort Frances and the area’s heritage. Tomorrow (July 6), mermaids will be explored […]
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The Rainy River District School Board approved, at its June 27 meeting, that a change in transportation policy be moved forward for stakeholder consultation. Eligibility for transportation would be increased for students in Grades 1-3 by reducing the walk distance to their appropriate school from 1.6 km to one kilometre. […]
What can a fish market in Seattle, Wash. teach us of great customer service? The answer is simply “lots.” Let me first back up a step. It all starts with having a very clear vision of what you want your business to look like at some time in the future. […]
Just before the fireworks lit up the sky here Saturday night, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care drew the grand prize winner of its “Canada Day Cash Lottery” on the patio at the Harbourage Restaurant. Jean Bragg of Devlin was the lucky winner of $10,000. Don Hammond pulled the winning […]
FORT FRANCES—Given the issue of a declining youth population facing many Northern Ontario communities, the Northern Development Council (NDC) is inviting local youth and other individuals to participate in a dialogue on “Creating Opportunities for Youth in Northern Ontario.” The dialogue will take place this Monday (July 10) at the […]
One of the more popular night-time events during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, tickets for “Quest for the Best” and “Kiddie Quest” went on sale today at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce office on Scott Street. And given the annual talent showcase often is a sold-out event drawing […]
FORT FRANCES—A sign designating downtown Fort Frances as “The Great Canadian Main Street” was erected Thursday—marking an important first step in forming a new common identity for businesses in the Scott Street area. A Fort Frances Power Corp. crew and sign maker Burton Penner put up the round, 12-ft. diameter […]
The 14 finalists for the 2006 “Meet Me at the Border” poster contest were announced yesterday. They were chosen from the more than 70 entries by students in Fort Frances and International Falls. One winner from each age division will be chosen during the community barbecue today at 4:30 p.m. […]
The Canada Day long weekend is a time to celebrate and the “Fun in the Sun” committee, along with other local groups, businesses, and individuals, have been working hard to make sure there’s no shortage of things to do over the next few days. “Everything seems to be falling into […]
FORT FRANCES—More than 350 people came out to the grand opening of the Phase IV expansion at La Verendrye Hospital here last Thursday, and the consensus seemed to be that district residents are impressed with the end result of the $12.2-million project. “I think it’s wonderful,” said Mary Chittock. “District […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwest Catholic District School Board is predicting a drop in enrolment this fall at all of its schools but one. The board is expecting a drop of about 52 students, or 36 full-time equivalencies, from its May enrolment to September. “Certainly decreasing enrolment is a concern for us,” […]
Town council agreed Monday night to do away with the two stops signs at the intersection of Third Street West and Lillie Avenue, and have the traffic bylaw amended to reflect this change. “The stop signs at this intersection served as a controlled crossing for young students when Alexander MacKenzie […]
