As a follow-up to Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), members of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service went door-to-door here Monday for a smoke alarm blitz. And while most of the residences visited were found to be in full compliance with fire safety regulations, a handful were a cause […]
Local News
The Sew ’n Sews Quilt Club, after discussing a name change at its October meeting, voted to change the name to “Cabin Country Quilt Guild.” The guild has been busy sewing for the “Luncheon of Hope” and the “Spirit of Christmas.” The quilts are completed and tickets are now for […]
An open house will be held this Friday (Oct. 21) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. The Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library will be there to serve you tea, coffee, cookies, and information. The “Friends” have been around […]
“Preserve the Past,” an exhibit of art to be sold in support of the Fort Frances Museum’s renovation campaign, will run here from Oct. 27-29. Curator Pam Hawley said artists are invited to step forward and contribute in helping the museum renovations committee meet its fundraising goal. “The upgrading of […]
Following a public meeting last Wednesday regarding the physician crisis here and the future of the Fort Frances Clinic, town council now has to decide whether it will finance the purchase of the clinic or not. Coun. Todd Hamilton, who also sits on the local physician recruitment and retention committee, […]
If Fort Frances is going to try and attract new physicians, and keep the doctors it already has, the operating model for the Fort Frances Clinic has to change. That point was stressed to well over 250 people who packed into the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium last Wednesday night to […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is considering an expansion to St. Michael’s School in order to meet the requirements for the provincial government’s new “Best Start” program. “Best Start” is designed to address the needs of children and families, from birth to Grade 1, covering health, education, child care, […]
In conjunction with Small Business Week, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is hosting a seminar on how to start a small business this Thursday evening. Angela Halvorsen, the RRFDC’s business development officer, said there were five spots available as of Tuesday morning. Those interested can contact her at 274-3276 […]
A “skate-a-thon” held Saturday afternoon for the new Kiwanis skate park brought in around $2,500 for the fundraising campaign. Organizer Patsy Roy noted they certainly didn’t raise as much money as the first “skate-a-thon” held in late 2002 at the Ice for Kids Arena, which brought in about $13,000. But […]
Diane Maxey is getting ready for the annual Christmas cantata here, with a “listening session” planned for today at 7 p.m. in the basement at St. Mary’s Church. Teens, adults, and seniors are welcome to participate, but Maxey especially would like to see Choraliers who have participated in the past […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 10th-annual business awards gala slated for Oct. 29 is shaping up to be a night to remember, with tickets now on sale. “Everything is falling into place. They’re coming along really well,” said Chamber office manager Dawn Booth. “Randy [Thoms of Shaw Cable] has […]
A watermain break early this morning caused a mudslide at the Portage Avenue underpass, closing it to traffic. But Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said today that the north-south route should be re-opened before the sun sets this evening. “We were notified around 2 a.m. this morning that there […]
