The Clampetts paid a visit to Fort Frances last week, and the town welcomed them with open arms. Muskie Theatre’s production of “The Beverly Hillbillies” drew large crowds—and produced roars of laughter—during its four-night run at the Townshend Theatre. “The show was a great success,” said Fort High drama teacher […]
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Two emergency response personnel from Fort Frances teamed up with students at Fort High last year to build a student First Response Team for medical emergencies—and the partnership is paying off. Beginning Nov. 3, five students at the high school began taking rotations for being “on call” at the school, […]
A Red Gut Bay First Nation man faces several charges following a single-vehicle accident Monday morning on Pearson’s Road, east of Fort Frances. Police said the 45-year-old driver failed to negotiate a corner on Pearson’s Road and entered the west ditch around 10:30 a.m. Emo OPP officers arrested the man […]
Christmas is not only a time for celebration, but one for community and family traditions. And one of those which lovers of music and pageantry can bank on again this year is the Christmas cantata at St. Mary’s Church. The popular event, which combines choral singing and recitation of passages […]
Hospitals in the region aren’t taking ’flu vaccinations seriously enough, says the CEO and chief medical officer of the Northwestern Health Unit, and they could see staff who don’t get their shots staying home this winter. “Last year, when the ’flu season was seeing few incidents, we went to the […]
While the final report was turned over to the town earlier this year, and the original steering committee no longer is directly involved with the project, the town’s economic development officer told council Monday night that ideas put forth by the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” initiative are by no means dead. […]
Town council has agreed to change the “blue box” schedule to align it with residential garbage pick-up—but only have it picked up on a bi-weekly basis—for a three-month trial basis starting in January. The changes—made after Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown delivered a report at Monday night’s council meeting—also […]
The people of Fort Frances and district have shown true Christmas spirit in the past two weeks—and Family and Children’s Services has the toys to prove it! The “Adopt an Angel” program was launched late last month to provide Christmas gifts for children receiving services from FACS, including those in […]
Given the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s contract with the town expired Nov. 30, the previous “lame duck” council was unable to renew the town’s agreement with them at that time. But with the newly-elected council now at the table, it will have to decide at its Dec. 15 meeting […]
Now just two weeks away, the annual community Christmas dinner put on by the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is shaping up nicely. “I’m getting a little excited because this my first one,” said Karen Haney, assistant co-ordinator for the Volunteer Bureau. “People have been calling, asking about it,” she added. […]
Despite the frosty weather Saturday evening, people of all ages came out for a candlelight vigil in honour of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in front of the Fort Frances Courthouse. And organizers are hoping to keep the tradition alive here to emphasize the […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting in Dryden on Saturday, where Fort Frances trustee Gerry Rousseau was named chair for the second-straight year. Dryden trustee Robert vanOort was named vice-chair, replacing Wade Petranik of Dryden, who was defeated by John Borst in last month’s election. Both […]
