Staff The Fort Frances Senior Centre is asking town council to support, in principle, helping it acquire a larger facility that would meet current and future programming needs. In a letter to council, Diane Maxey, chair of the Fort Frances Senior Centre Board of Management, explained that activity there has […]
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From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. There currently are six active fires in the region, one of which is listed as “under control” and five as “under observation.” The forest fire hazard is “low” across the region. To see a complete […]
International FallsLaurel BeagerEditor, The Journal Falls International Airport will receive more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for new safety equipment and infrastructure projects. Congressman Rick Nolan, a member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, announced last Wednesday that grants totalling nearly $3.5 million will […]
Duane Hicks Town council will vote tonight on whether to impose a new tax locally. The Economic Development Advisory Committee is recommending the town adopt a four percent municipal accommodation tax (MAT), effective Jan. 1, 2019. This would be applied on all accommodation that is less than 30 days in […]
From the OPP On Sept. 20 around 6:10 p.m., two members of the Rainy River District OPP conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Portage Avenue in response to a traffic complaint. Officers spoke with the driver, and commenced an investigation. As a result, a 26-year-old Fort Frances man […]
Staff The Muskie cross-country team was nothing short of impressive in its season-opening meet yesterday. The junior girls’ squad, comprised of Ashlyn Beck, Greta Fedoruk, Grace Kowal, and Jaida Norris, easily took gold in its division by grabbing three of the top-five finishes at the SSSAA Time Trials in Thunder […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wants you to confirm who you’re dealing with before sending any money anywhere for any reason. The ever-popular Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other agency-related extortion threats have continued to sustain significant financial losses by unsuspecting victims. In 2017, this extortion and […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. There currently are 22 active fires in the region, all of which either are listed as “under observation” or “under control.” The forest fire hazard is “low” across most of the region, with a few […]
Sam Odrowski The “Coats for Kids” campaign is returning for a fourth year here. Its purpose is to make sure no child is without a proper jacket during the winter months. “Our goal is to alleviate the pressure that families face during Christmas time,” said campaign volunteer Nathan Cousineau. The […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, in partnership with more than 40 service agencies across the district, conducted a count of homelessness over two weeks from April 5-18. This count was part of a province-wide effort to gain a better understanding of homelessness in communities across […]
Duane Hicks There’s no doubt about it: Betty’s has made its mark over the years in the local business community. The Scott Street business was honoured with the inaugural presentation of the Test of Time Award last Wednesday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at […]
Press Release The provincial government is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Effective Sept. 1, there now are tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: •fines from $2,000-$50,000; •six demerit points; •a driver’s […]
