As part of the Town of Fort Frances’ emergency preparedness program, B93-FM will be testing its emergency broadcasting capabilities this Wednesday (May 19) between 2-4 p.m. B93-FM will be broadcasting radio announcements during this time period about an emergency in Fort Frances and the possible evacuation of certain areas of […]
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Whether it’s to voice concerns about the proposed “bag tag” system, or to simply learn more about how it will work, town residents are encouraged to come to the Civic Centre tomorrow for one of two informational meetings. At these sessions, which are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., […]
The rainstorm that hit Borderland earlier this week has brought water levels up, prompting Abitibi-Consolidated to open some flood gates on the dam here yesterday. “We opened three yesterday and they’re still open today,” said John Harrison, the mill’s general manager. “We’ll watch the water levels. This is normal management […]
The newly-renovated Fort Frances General Supply narrowly escaped destruction when fire broke out there during the early hours of this morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., smoke alarms alerted owner Bill Gushulak and the Fort Frances Fire Department of smoke inside the building located at 617 Mowat Ave. Gushulak, who arrived […]
The Sorting Gap Marina will open for the season tomorrow at 7 a.m. “We’re just getting ready to get going,” manager Kim Badiuk said yesterday afternoon. Badiuk and seven other local students were hired by the town to work there this summer. “I’m hoping everyone will come down and enjoy […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a call shortly after noon Wednesday when an official at Normiska Corp. reported flames and smoke emerging from a peat mound alongside McIrvine Road. Firefighter Rod Davis said the call came in at 12:15 p.m. and that a crew was on the scene […]
The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association wrapped up Mental Health Awareness Week last Friday with a barbecue for the participants of its “Exercise for Health” challenge. Nancy Daley said about 150 people in town registered for the challenge, in which they recorded the number of minutes they […]
Town residents wanting to water their lawns or wash their vehicles should be aware the town’s bylaw regulating non-essential water use will take effect this Saturday (May 15). Starting that day, odd-numbered addresses only can water on odd days and even-numbered addresses on even days (even-numbered houses are exempt on […]
The annual Mother’s Day theme at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market this past Saturday saw a lot of activity, though not quite as much as in previous years. CVFM manager Deb Cornell surmised the cool weather, as well as competition from local Chamber of Commerce’s home and leisure show, may […]
Town council on Monday night agreed to designate the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship as a significant community event and proclaim that the week of July 18 be “Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship Week.” Upon recommendations from various executive committees, council also agreed to terms for in-kind donations to the […]
With the provincial government expected to release its first budget May 18, the local Fort Frances Children’s Complex Advisory Committee is mobilizing to ensure child care isn’t forgotten in the distribution of funds. The committee held a public meeting here Saturday, and invited NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton […]
After sitting vacant after it was determined in 1999 that diesel fuel from the CN rail yard had leached underneath nearby residential properties along Central Avenue, the land there still may see some use in the near future, municipal planner Faye Flatt said yesterday. “Right now, I’m in the pre-consultation […]
