My name is Rick Wiedenhoeft and I am running for a seat on Fort Frances town council. I believe that my last council experience–I served 11 years from 2003 to 2014–will bring historical perspective and context to the table. This is particularly valuable with the potential of five new councillors […]
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Over a lengthy career as an educator, a union activist, and a volunteer, I have spent a great deal of time working on boards and committees. I am familiar and comfortable with group dynamics, and have acquired the experience and skill set necessary to facilitate problem-solving and consensus-building within a […]
Staff The course in Dryden may have been more challenging but it didn’t appear to be too much of an obstacle for the Muskie cross-country team. Once again, the 21-runner contingent fared well at the annual “Turkey Trot” meet held Thursday. Greta Fedoruk ran to her second-straight first-place finish, claiming […]
From the OPP On Oct. 3 around 3:20 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a trespassing call at a Fort Frances institution. An officer attended the location and observed the man, subsequently asking him to leave the premises. An investigation revealed the male had warrants for his […]
Staff The Super 8 Hotel here is looking to expand. Town council will receive a recommendation at its regular meeting tonight to amend the site plan control agreement with property owner, Borderland Hotel Inc., to accommodate a proposed 24-room addition. This addition will be to the north side (rear) of […]
Press Release In February, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care closed Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home to admissions due to repeated non-compliance issues. We have been working diligently to address these areas and are focused on meeting compliance requirements with the aim of getting the home re-opened to admissions. It […]
By Duane Hicks Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry weighed in on a host of issues facing Fort Frances on Tuesday evening during a forum hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Townshend Theatre. Chamber past president Cathy Emes, who acted as the moderator, posed a series […]
Duane Hicks Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry weighed in on a host of issues facing Fort Frances on Tuesday evening during a forum hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Townshend Theatre. Chamber past president Cathy Emes, who acted as the moderator, posed a series of […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to warn the public of a new extortion scam that is threatening consumers. This scam, which already has taken place in the Northwest Region, is as follows: You will receive an e-mail indicating that the sender has a video of […]
I would like to introduce myself, Vince Sheppard, as a candidate for mayor of the Municipality of Emo. I am a long-time resident of Emo, moving here in 1966 from Parry Sound, Ont. when I was 16. I attended Fort Frances High School, graduating in 1968. I am a member […]
Sam Odrowski Cattle from across the district were auctioned off Saturday at the Stratton sales barn during a fall cattle show held by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association. More than 1,600 head came through the ring, generating more than $1.93 million for local farmers. “It was a pretty good sale,” […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 23-29 were Dean Cameron (Coniston, Ont.), Lenora Gustafson (Stratton), Bill Galusha (Fort Frances), Henry Caouette (Atikokan), Chelsea Miller (Pinewood), Ron Cameron (Atikokan), and Mary Nault (Atikokan). Winning $30 for Sept. […]
