Last year, the weather put a damper on Hallowe’en. This year, it’s the calendar. The “Scott Street Scare” will not be held this year because the annual candy-fest falls on a Sunday. Organizer Sandra McNay noted most businesses in the downtown area are not open on Sundays, but she stressed […]
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The Mountie: symbol of Canada, a piece of our history, an inspiration for a cartoon character. And Monday night, a bone of contention for town council. In a 3-2 vote, council nixed a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee that the town choose the image of a Mountie as […]
As town council, administration, and management kick off the 2005 budget process, a public meeting slated for tonight at the Civic Centre looks like it will be a quiet affair. No individual or group contacted the town clerk to get on the agenda and speak on what they want to […]
There were seven more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 19-25 were Ted Galusha (Devlin), Theresa Redford (Emo), Deb Riley (Atikokan), Greg Willett (Elliot Lake), Larry Johnson (Sleeman), Dennis and Mary Lou Allen (Devlin), and Judith Lindholm (Fort Frances).
District residents could be excused if they were walking a little taller on Friday. That’s because they once again showed their generosity and community spirit by coming out in droves to donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) clinic held Wednesday and Thursday at Fort Frances High School. CBS […]
Coinciding with an annual event which takes place around the world, a “Take Back the Night” march and rally demanding an end to all forms of violence against women and children will be held here Monday. Dubbed “Hands Across the Bridge,” those taking part are asked to meet at the […]
Fort Frances OPP are investigating a robbery at a local business here. Yesterday around 9 p.m., a suspect entered the East End Confectionery, located at 1026 Scott St., brandishing a black hand gun. The suspect handed an employee a cream-coloured satchel and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect […]
Local resident Ed Katona said Thursday morning he wasn’t feeling too bad after completing his 550-km round trip to Duluth, Mn. and back Wednesday afternoon. “No sore joints. No nothing,” he remarked. “The first day, it was pretty tough biking,” he remarked. “I think I got a bit of heatstroke. […]
The board of directors of Rainycrest Home for the Aged here is considering offers to transfer all or part of the facility’s operation to the private sector in a bid to control costs to district municipalities. The issue was discussed at the general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal […]
Fort Frances native Justice James Fontana was in town Saturday evening as guest speaker for the local Knights of Columbus’ “Law Enforcement Night” at St. Mary’s Church. With his 40-plus years of experience in the courtroom, Justice Fontana spoke about how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affects law […]
Norwegian student Thea Semb has begun familiarizing herself with life in Rainy River District since her arrival here at the beginning of the month. Semb lives in the city of Tonsberg, in southern Norway, with her mother, father, and two sisters. “There are a lot more mountains there,” she said, […]
The town has advised the Fort Frances Curling Club that the most it can do is apply for up to 40 percent in property tax relief—just like other non-profit groups here. The club had requested late last month that the town rebate 100 percent of its taxes for this year. […]
