With July 1 just around the corner, the local “Friends of Animals” is getting ready for its first float to take to the streets during the annual Canada Day parade. “We are really excited about the parade and our first float,” said chairwoman Susan Cousineau. “We have designed a float […]
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While nutrition and child safety always have been part of the “Healthy Babies, Healthy Children” home visit program, the Northwestern Health Unit has adopted another area–scalds and burns–to inform new parents about. And during a visit to the home of local couple Chris and Nikki Wiedenhoeft, along with son, Nicholas, […]
Several entries were received by Tuesday’s noon deadline in the logo/slogan contest being held by the Fort Frances Centennial Committee. “We received six logos and, coincidentally, six slogans. It’s a good response,” CAO Bill Naturkach, a committee member, said Tuesday after meeting with the rest of the committee for a […]
Put two mill workers, a construction worker, and an Internet provider on stage in a local bar with instruments, surround them with crowds, and what do you get? The Poor Boys. The group, which officially formed in 1995 as Willie and the Poor Boys, has made a name for itself […]
Grade eight students at St. Francis School here were given a unique opportunity for their class trip when they travelled to Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba last week for a three-day covered wagon tour and wilderness camping trip. The 29 students and their chaperones were dropped off at the […]
The World Health Organization’s Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion officially has given the nod to Rainy River District to host the 11th International Conference on Safe Communities next May. In making the announcement, centre president Leif Svanstrom, noted district residents and businesses have developed programs that are the envy […]
The international bridge committee finally is scheduled to have its first meeting this month. After struggling to find matching schedules since the beginning of the year, Fort Frances and International Falls councillors will meet at the Civic Centre here June 26 to discuss the feasibility of a new international border […]
Rainy Lake is dropping again today, falling by 0.6 cm (.24 inches) to 338.23 m (1,109.69 ft.) overnight. Rainy Lake is now 57.3 cm (22.6 inches) above the International Joint Commission’s maximum rule curve for this date. The lake level has been dropping since last Thursday although Friday night’s downpour […]
While the deadline to sign up for “Quest for the Best” was supposed to be Friday afternoon, organizer Dawn Booth said Monday morning that registration will remain open until all 20 contestant slots are filled. “We still have a few spots open–three or four,” she noted, adding entries came in […]
Organizers are expecting 77 couples dressed to the nines tomorrow evening for the annual Fort High prom. But before the students head to the dinner/dance at La Place Rendez-Vous, parents and others will be checking out the grand march at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Doors will open […]
The public is invited to a second meeting Thursday night to discuss a condominium project, initiated by the Town of Fort Frances, along the waterfront. The town and Winnipeg developer Penn-Co Construction will present prospective buyers with more detailed information about the proposed 36-unit development at the Civic Centre at […]
Christmas will come early this year. At least, it will be for those who attend the 14th-annual Chamber of Commerce trade show Sept. 21-22 at the Memorial Sports Centre. “We really haven’t had a theme for any of the trade shows in the past. It’s a focus for the weekend,” […]
