With no one else running, incumbent Howard Hampton on Monday night was acclaimed as the NDP’s candidate in Kenora-Rainy River in the next provincial election. More than 60 people turned out at the Elks Hall here for the last of five nomination meetings held throughout the riding. The others were […]
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The Rainy River District School Board took the next step in closing three local schools Tuesday night after approving $3.6 million for the renovation and expansion of J.W. Walker here. Trustees approved the expenditure at the board’s regular monthly meeting here. Of the $3.6 million, an estimated $3.1 million will […]
Techniques to address weaknesses in last year’s provincial test results will be discussed at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly meeting here Tuesday night. “EQAO helps us identify specific areas we are weak in,” Terry Ellwood, superintendent of education for the local public school board, said Tuesday morning. […]
Since their last appearance in Fort Frances in April, local band Tugnut has been keeping busy with numerous shows in the United States as well as their usual trips to Thunder Bay. Tugnut will look to blow the roof off the Ukrainian Hall this evening with the help of “Inabsentia” […]
The local Chamber of Commerce once again is planning its annual “Quest for the Best” singing contest, which will be held next month in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. But Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said this morning while some sponsors already have been secured, other are still […]
Local New Democrats will choose their candidate to run in the next provincial election in Kenora-Rainy River riding here Monday night. But with no other names brought forward so far, it appears current MPP and party leader Howard Hampton will be acclaimed tonight. The nomination meeting gets underway at 7 […]
The Fort Frances Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) will be holding its grand opening to the public tomorrow (June 4) from 2-4 p.m. There will be cake and refreshments, as well as a draw to win prizes for both students and employers. The office is ready to […]
You may already have seen them around town, selling their buttons, but tomorrow is another chance to support the Fun in the Sun queen and king contestants when they hold a car wash. Running from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the parking lot between the Red Dog Inn and The Place, […]
While far from a student’s favourite way to spend their summer vacation, the Rainy River District School Board is now accepting registration for summer school. The summer school program, for all students in Grades 7-10, targets math and literacy skills. Registration forms for this year’s program have been given to […]
Despite the below-average number of forest fires here since April 1, local Ministry of Natural Resources FireRangers remain on alert for the possibility of lightning-caused fires. “We’ve had a bit of rain over the past couple days and it’s brought the hazard down somewhat,” fire operations supervisor Harrold Boven noted […]
Budding artists from Fort High have their works on display at the Fort Frances Public Library. The display includes works from students in Grade 9 to OAC, showcasing their talents in everything from pencil sketches to elaborate paintings. “This is just a sample of some of the things we do,” […]
Fort Frances OPP will be out in force next Tuesday (June 4) for the 16th-annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of local Special Olympics. The annual event will begin at 6 p.m. at McDonald’s. Participants can walk, bicycle, or roller-blade with the group along a route to Safeway. […]
