Singers looking to compete for cash and glory at this year’s “Quest for the Best” on July 25 had best sign up soon as spots are filling up fast. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Dawn Booth said yesterday that since the entry forms were first made available at the […]
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With the municipal election coming up in November, a new committee will be struck to handle possible problems associated with that event. Clerk Glenn Treftlin explained Wednesday that town council has approved the formation of a compliance audit committee—a committee to handle any requests for audits to be conducted on […]
A public forum for the whole community to provide information on active transportation and its benefits will be held Wednesday, June 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the East End Hall. The information session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and individuals alike to provide input into the future direction of […]
Five contestants will be competing in this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant, organizer Melissa Gushulak confirmed Monday. This year’s participants include Elizabeth Black (sponsored by Tim Hortons and Pro Shine), Chelsea Bragg (Norfab Building Components), Shanna Ewald (Holmlund Financial), Alyssa Holliday (Camp Narrows Lodge), and Sonnie Martin (Dancemakers […]
The weather was perfect Saturday for the International Early Iron Car Club and local Business Improvement Association’s annual “Scott Street Show ’n Shine.” “There was a very good turnout, very well-attended,” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson noted yesterday. “The weather was awesome. “We sold a gazillion hamburgers,” she added, referring to […]
A public meeting regarding the use of pesticides and herbicides within town limits has been scheduled for Thursday, June 8 at the Civic Centre. Mayor Dan Onichuk noted during last night’s council meeting that this meeting was scheduled in response to some public inquiries and concerns over the spraying of […]
Dr. Clarke Allen, born and raised in Fort Frances, is excited to be home to help residents with their aches and pains. Dr. Allen returned here in January, but only joined Cooper Chiropractic as an associate to Dr. Neil Cooper as of last Thursday. After living in Toronto, Thunder Bay, […]
FORT FRANCES—With the Voyageur Lions and its Fort High-based Leo Club’s “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” coming up here this Sunday afternoon, organizers are hoping for large group of dogs and their owners to participate. “It’s not too late. There are pledge sheets available around town,” said Leo Club advisor […]
An application for a zoning bylaw amendment for property that could be used for a new ambulance station here will come before town council at its regular meeting tonight. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board has made the request to the town to rezone property at 801 Scott […]
The fire situation remains rather quiet in the West Fire Region, with only two blazes listed as “active” as of this morning. Two new forest fires were reported in Dryden District yesterday, along with one in Kenora District. But by the day’s end, there was just one active fire in […]
With the province’s public smoking ban coming into effect May 31, the Northwestern Health Unit has been working hard to let people learn about the impact of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. As such, town council has scheduled Jennifer McKibbon, the local tobacco strategy co-ordinator for the health unit, to be […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. named the winners of its 2006 Customer Service Champion Awards yesterday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. This year’s top picks were (in alphabetical order) included Cloverleaf Shop Easy Foods, Crozier Warehouse & Bay Rentals, Curves for Women, Drs. Lidkea, Elliott, and Lidkea, and Enterprise […]
