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 […]
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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. […]
Due to changes in provincial legislature, Fort Frances residents will be billed separately for hydro and sewer/water services come Jan. 1. But how frequently they’ll be billed for water and sewer still remains up in the air. “I have to do a report on what’s most cost-effective—monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or […]
Many of the issues and questions had been heard before, but the discussion on a proposed bylaw to ban smoking in enclosed public places moved out of council chambers and into the public forum. Chapple and Emo held meetings Monday night and last Thursday, respectively, on the proposed bylaw that […]
It all started with a suggestion from Lion Rob. Lionel Robert, owner of Lion Rob tournament services and longtime emcee of the FFCBC and Rainy River derbies, approached the Emo Chamber of Commerce several months ago about starting a walleye tournament in Emo. “We thought about it for a while […]
If there’s something that encourages bonding more than shooting paint pellets at a friend, it hasn’t been invented yet. At least this is what’s going through the heads of many paintball enthusiasts in the area. This includes Barwick’s Tim Barron, who thanks to a $1,500 start-up provincial government grant from […]
