The 21-year-old woman charged with manslaughter in connection with the stabbing death of a local teen last July was sentenced to one-year probation here Monday afternoon after plea-bargaining her charge down to being a party to an assault with a weapon. Tara George of Thunder Bay also was given a […]
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Protesters who occupied the band office at Rainy River First Nation for more than 24 hours last week are slated to meet tonight with council there to discuss housing for elder Genevieve McGinnis. Leona McGinnis, spokesperson for the protesters, said the four band councillors—Sam Bombay, Agnes Sadewasser, Kathy Meyers, and […]
Tender negotiations for the River Walk Condominium project on Front Street finally have been completed but officials can’t sign off on the bid until five more units are sold. After a month of negotiations, the Fort Frances Non-profit Housing Committee announced Monday it has finalized a deal with Winnipeg developer […]
While the fire has died down at the municipal landfill site off McIrvine Road, Fort Frances firefighters are fighting yet another blaze at the nearby Abitibi-Consolidated dump. “As of Friday, firefighters have been working with Abitibi to deal with the fire,” Fire Chief Steve Richardson said Monday morning, adding the […]
The second-annual “Curl for Cancer” is set to go Saturday, with 28 rinks hitting the ice for a good cause at the Fort Frances Curling Club. “We start to play at 9 a.m. but anybody could show up at 8:30 a.m. and there’ll be something going on,” said Cheryl Behan, […]
After a somewhat successful first meeting Feb. 19, Diane Maxey is still looking for young voices to participate in a choir being planned especially for the World Health Organization’s 11th-annual Conference on Safe Communities here May 6-9. “Things are gong well, but I still need more, more, more singers for […]
Supporters of Genevieve McGinnis agreed to vacate the Rainy River First Nation band office after a meeting with four band councillors was set up for this coming Tuesday (March 5) to discuss their concerns. The protesters had occupied the band office from noon Monday until Tuesday evening to bring attention […]
With the deadline coming up tomorrow, nominations for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 2002 business awards have exceeded organizers’ expectations. “It’s been fabulous. I’m sure we’ll get a few more before Friday, but right now we’re up to 53,” said Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth, adding she had been hoping […]
The local community youth centre wants to help the public with their spring cleaning. It is planning to hold a monster garage sale fundraiser in March—and asking people for donations of items they no longer want. “The garage sale is going to raise money for activities and different materials needed […]
As a sort of “thank you” gift to designated drivers, some local bars—in conjunction with the district Substance Abuse Prevention team—are giving out special cups to patrons who choose to put safety first. “Basically, the whole initiative is to promote safe, responsible drinking. As licensees, it’s a concern,” said Larry […]
While above normal temperatures and fewer heavy snowfalls has been a treat for many district residents this winter, it hasn’t been welcome for some local businesses that are praying the recent trend of milder winters will end soon. Jim Badiuk, owner of Badiuk Equipment here, admitted Monday that the lack […]
Thanks to the Northwestern Ontario Business Self-help Office in Kenora and our the Rainy River Future Development Corp., local students now have the option of creating their own business with the “Summer Company” program. Last Tuesday (Feb. 19), the T.A.P. program at Fort High gave a brief presentation on this […]
