Fort Frances will be requesting $2.4 million from the province after the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp.’s Northern Communities Capital Assistance program was announced earlier this month. Community Services manager George Bell said at Monday night’s committee of the whole of council meeting that the town will be applying for […]
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When Brendan Cawston opened his carton of milk at school recently, he didn’t get milk—he got a snowboard. The grade four student at St. Francis School heard a “moo” when he opened the carton and knew right away he was a winner in the “Moo You Win” contest. Local dairy […]
A black crow soaring in a turbulent sky, a prancing unicorn playing with its shadow, and a lighthouse surrounded by crashing waves. These are just some of the images on display at the Fort Frances Public Library this month. The library didn’t blow its budget on the new artwork. Instead, […]
The town’s Operations and Facilities committee will have to review its snow removal policy following heated comments by Mayor Glenn Witherspoon and other councillors at Monday night’s meeting. “The whole damn operation has to improve. Put some common sense into it,” Mayor Witherspoon said during the committee of the whole […]
Final plans for the River Walk Condominium project were unveiled Tuesday afternoon and the town now is taking the next step in constructing the Front Street development. “The big news is that we received the architect’s final drawings and we’re going to be inviting tender, with tenders to close on […]
Neal & Leandra, a singer/songwriter duo currently causing quite a stir in the folk music world, appeared on the Backus Auditorium stage in International Falls on Sunday, Dec. 9 in the latest concert of this season’s Border Concert series. The husband-and-wife team took little time in winning over the audience […]
Just a handful of days away, the annual community Christ-mas dinner will go on Dec. 25 despite how little it may look like winter outside. But Joan Pearson of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau still is asking for a helping hand with food donations to again make the event—slated from […]
Health and Long-Term Care minister Tony Clement made it clear he’s got his sights set on becoming the next premier of Ontario come March 23 during an appearance Saturday at the Red Dog Inn. “I’m here to pick up some local perspective, see what’s working and what’s not,” said Clement, […]
More than 200 people filled St. Mary’s Church here Sunday afternoon to enjoy the sounds of season at the 11th-annual Christmas cantata. The 72 members of the Choraliers performed the cantata, entitled “Hope was Born,” which told the story of the birth of Jesus through song and narration. “I am […]
Plans may be in the works for the old Fort Frances High School on First Street East, which has stood vacant for more than two years, after a report to council at Monday night’s committee of the whole meeting. “We’re in the process of the potential acquisition of the high […]
The fate of Alberton Central School isn’t any clearer after a sub-committee pleaded with the Rainy River District School Board on Tuesdsay night not to close their school. “The board cannot deny that Alberton parents want the school to stay open,” said Andrew Gerber, who along with Gary Durbin and […]
The Sunset Country Snowmobile Club will hold its general meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the groomer garage on Eighth Street. The agenda includes an update on local trails as well as opportunities for volunteers, six of whom will be needed for the club’s board and executive. SCSC secretary Phillip […]
