Some local property owners may be opening their wallets later this year after two bylaws to replace 14 sidewalks passed first and second reading at Monday night’s council meeting. But whether or not the town goes through with the work depends on reaction from the affected residents, CAO Bill Naturkach […]
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National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, which offers the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau an opportunity to celebrate volunteerism with our community through a series of articles. Again we find ourselves thinking about youth volunteering and how important this activity is to youth for a number of reasons. The two most […]
With the signs up and construction almost complete, the new Subway franchise located in the old Sunset Shell location is set to open next month. “Almost everybody I talk to is excited about it and can’t wait until it opens,” said franchise owner/operator Harvey Perry. Perry said the store will […]
The “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” committee is asking town council to award a contract Monday night to consulting firm Hilderman, Thomas, Frank and Cram (HTFC). The job of the Winnipeg-based consultants, if selected, would be to conduct a feasibility study regarding aspects of the “Re-Inventing” project, which includes everything from promoting […]
In the spirit of “Earth Day,” which is this Monday (April 22), the Fort Frances Museum is kicking off a search for art that reflects the “Life on the Lake” theme it is promoting all summer. “Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect on how our natural heritage has […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources here and striking public service workers are awaiting a ruling from the Ontario Labour Relations Board about whether local fire crews must cross picket lines for training. On Wednesday, about 18 local forest fire crew members were called in for mandatory training by the MNR. […]
The Rainy River Field Naturalists will conduct its third-annual garbage pickup this Monday to coincide with Earth Day (April 22). Club president Bill Morgenstern “will rally the troops” that morning to clean up a stretch of Highway 11 from the second island on the north side of the Causeway east […]
District firefighters will get a chance to hone their skills Saturday when the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association hosts a pair a workshops here and in Alberton. “Years ago, this was annual thing,” Fort Frances Fire Chief Steve Richardson, the training co-ordinator, said this morning. “Now, it’s something we’re […]
The local Kiwanis Club once again is looking to raise money to help district children with its annual TV auction this Saturday afternoon on Channel 11. “We’re coming along fine,” said Laurie Walsh, chair of the auction committee, adding a good number of items have been lined up. “We canvassed […]
“Everyone has a broom, the next step is to volunteer.” That’s the message the local Business Improvement Area is touting for its first-ever “Clean Sweep” on Scott Street planned next Thursday (May 2). Starting at 5 p.m., the BIA and Public Works is encouraging everyone to bring their brooms to […]
A district tradition will carry on this Saturday when the annual spring cattle and bull auction is held at the Stratton sales barn. “It looks like we’re going to have about 17 replacement bulls, some fall calves, and quite a few yearlings coming in,” said sales barn manager Russ Richards. […]
After a year’s hiatus, the Fort Frances High School student council sure brought it back with a bang. With a lot of help, the “30-hour Famine” went off without a hitch here last weekend, with students raising about $3,000 for World Vision. Britta Anderson raised the most individually ($120). The […]
