With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
Local News
Even though it was her first year organizing the community Christmas dinner, Vanessa Hebert found the annual event going as strong as ever, drawing about 220 people–20 more than last year. “I’m definitely already looking forward to next year,” she remarked Friday. “I was nervous about it this time,” she […]
Whether it was donations of food to hampers for needy families or donating time manning the Christmas kettles, there’s no question local residents were even more generous this Christmas season than last, said Capt. Eric Alcock of the Fort Frances Salvation Army. “The Christmas kettles did well. I think we […]
With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
Even though it was her first year organizing the community Christmas dinner, Vanessa Hebert found the annual event going as strong as ever, drawing about 220 people–20 more than last year. “I’m definitely already looking forward to next year,” she remarked Friday. “I was nervous about it this time,” she […]
More than 25 people have stated their intention to take the “Polar Plunge” here tomorrow (Jan. 1). Swimmers and parents from the Fort Frances Aquanauts, along with a group of lifeguards at the Memorial Sports Centre pool, are among the latest to join the list of those planning to jump. […]
If the fact that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve just hit you while reading this sentence, you probably don’t have anything planned to ring in 2003. But don’t fret, there’s still time to find something to do. New Year’s celebrations are plentiful here, no matter what you are looking to […]
After almost 10 years at its current location (256 Scott St.), Tammi’s Flower Garden is moving across the street to a location previously occupied by A Buck or Two and Ocean’s Pet Store. “It’s about time for another move,” store owner Tammi Shoemaker said this morning, recalling she first got […]
After a week of no pickups, residents are reminded the recycling schedule will resume here Monday. Those households that normally see pickups on Monday and Tuesday can expect to see their “blue boxes” picked up on those days. But as there will be no pickup on New Year’s Day (Wednesday), […]
With another hunting season in the books, the Ministry of Natural Resources is proclaiming deer and moose counts to be strong and on the upswing in Rainy River district. “The deer herds are in excellent shape, and the moose herds are in very good shape in most [wildlife management] units,” […]
Industry Canada still hasn’t made any decisions on its project designed to bring broadband communications to rural and northern areas—despite saying it would do so by Dec. 20. Industry Canada stated that due to the overwhelming number of applications for the project, and the need to be thorough, it has […]
Andy Young’s giving it his all so those in need can receive. At 67 years old but not even close to slowing down, the Fort Frances resident has decided to do his part to make a difference for the local Salvation Army by turning a winter full of cross-country skiing […]
