After studying four tenders from groups interested in taking on the responsibility of the operation, maintenance and promotion of the Fort Frances Municipal Airport, council chose the winning bidders last night. “The operation of the airport will be done by the current staff,” confirmed Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “We’re going to […]
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Despite the threat of rain, more than 30 people turned out for the inaugural Rainy River First Nation “Bio Blitz” yesterday at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The blitz was centred around the roundhouse at the base of the Long Saulte rapids. People were split up into groups, headed by local […]
Tonight’s show should be quite a spectacle: pistols shooting, dummies flying and dogs running. It’s the Four Paws’ retriever contest. As of last night, eight dogs were registered and more are expected. “It’s great for the public because it’s interesting and fun,” said Dawn Taylor, organizer. “And it’s the entity […]
The Northwestern Health Unit, in partnership with FOCUS coalitions in Red Lake and Rainy River District, the CORE program in Ignace, the Mayor’s Committee for the Prevention of Substance Abuse in Dryden, and Kenora and area Addiction Awareness Committee is helping to raise awareness in Northwestern Ontario of changing legal […]
Talks between Mayor Glenn Witherspoon and federal representatives yesterday did not end up solving the deadlock between the bridge owners and the town. “I just re-iterated the stance of the majority of council,” said Mayor Witherspoon after the teleconference. The town has demanded that the International Bridge and Terminal Company […]
Want to know the easiest way to help out the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship? Fill out a survey. At least that’s the way bass committee chair Rebecca Spencer sees it as both spectators and anglers are once again encouraged to fill out a special survey available at the Sorting […]
The province’s move to provide universal vaccination for the flu bug is getting a thumbs up from the Northwestern Health Unit. Elizabeth Witmer, minister of Health and Long-Term Care, announced $38 million would be invested to provide 7.9 million units of influenza vaccine for the general public this fall. Ken […]
Old memories die hard. Just ask former Muskie football players and cheerleaders who turned up at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday to reminisce. George Wood, who was better known to his teammates as “The Egyptian Mummy” because they couldn’t read his face, played tackle, guard, and fullback all […]
Heavy rain cut the FFHS Millennium Reunion kayaking excursion short Friday morning but it still gave those on hand a chance to reminisce about high school and life in Fort Frances. Sue Clark, who graduated with the Class of ’70 and is now living and working in Thunder Bay as […]
“It was a perfect day for everyone,” enthused Catherine McGuire, who organized the annual “Kids for Fishing” event here last Saturday (July 8). For the past nine years, the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club, an affiliate of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, has sponsored this event for youngsters who […]
So far, so good. Beautiful, warm conditions continue to prevail for the Rendezvous Yacht Club’s races Wednesday evenings on Sand Bay. Last week’s race was run under fair conditions with a moderate east wind. Jack Bartlett and the crew of the “Mad Hatter” finished first with a time of 57.08 […]
If you’re looking to unload what you didn’t sell at your last yard sale, don’t bring it to the Salvation Army Thrift Store here. That’s the message store supervisor Judy McCoy is sending as the season for cleaning out garages, attics, and basements continues. “The donations have been great, and […]
