Town council agreed Monday night to form a sports banquet committee, with the intent to recognize local athletes, coaches, volunteers, and organizations on an annual basis. The group to be the honoured at this year’s inaugural will be the ’52 Fort Frances Canadians, who this year are celebrating the 50th […]
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The trial of a Fort Frances man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a local teen took a dramatic twist Tuesday afternoon when Doug Maki pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. “I’ve had some extensive discussions with my client and his family,” Maki’s lawyer, Gil Labine, said […]
The ’52 Canadians Arena should see some repairs this spring after the provincial government said it will contribute up to $216,511 towards upgrading the building. “It’s great news,” Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said Mondy morning. The rest of council officially will find out about the funding at Monday’s council meeting, which […]
Young people at St. Mary’s Church are completing final preparations for the World Youth Day Cross, which arrives here Monday night. The cross, which was given to the youth of the world by Pope John Paul II in 1984 in honour of the first World Youth Day, will arrive at […]
After 12 years in business, Mar-Te Menswear is closing its doors—and the owners say out-shopping is one of the reasons they no longer can continue operating. “With more and more families spending their clothing budget dollars in Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and other places, the amount of clothing dollars being spent […]
The Fort Frances Fire Brigade will be making the rounds Saturday afternoon for its annual Christmas tree pick-up. “We’ll start around 2 p.m.,” Fire Chief Steve Richardson said Friday morning. “We’d like to tell the public to make sure you have your tree right at the curb, and make sure […]
With its annual awards banquet coming up at the end of March, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce once again will be looking to get people thinking about exemplary businesses and individuals. “I’m hoping we’ll be able to make the nominations forms available as soon as possible,” Chamber co-ordinator Dawn […]
The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists club elected a new executive at its annual meeting Wednesday night. Bill Morgenstern was named president of the local group that promotes conservation and wise use of the environment. Rounding out the executive are Tom Shumaker (vice-president), Gus MacDonell (treasurer), Henriette Verhoef (secretary), and […]
There are seven people running for chief and 24 candidates seeking a seat on council for next month’s band election at Couchching. Yesterday was the final day for people to withdraw their names from the nomination list. Incumbent chief Chuck McPherson is running again in the Feb. 14 election. He’s […]
Rainy River District School Board trustees discussed Tuesday night where students would go if J.W. Walker was expanded, as well as possible renovation costs at Alberton Central at a committee of the whole meeting. But in the end, they recommended the school closure process continue. The board officially received reports […]
With this week’s weather definitely not very winter-like, especially for early January, the owner of the Little Beaver Snow Park here hopes it will open in some capacity before long. “We’re looking at doing something at a marginal level very soon,” Bob Hamilton noted Monday, referring to possibly opening the […]
The so-called “practice firm” project at Confederation College here, which will see local participants running a virtual company, still is looking for the last few participants to get it off the ground. “We’re still trying to get enough interest to launch the project,” campus manager Don Lovisa said Monday. “We […]
