Duane Hicks Tim Hortons was a “double-double” award winner at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards last Wednesday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. The local franchise, owned by Gord McQuarrie, received two awards: Business of the Year (16+ employees) and Customer Services (Business). McQuarrie was overwhelmed with […]
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From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #167 was located on an island in Abram Lake, about five km southwest of the town of Sioux Lookout. The 0.1-hectare blaze was listed as “not under control” at last report. There […]
From the OPP On Sept. 12 around 11:50 p.m., a member of the Rainy River OPP conducted a vehicle stop in the Town of Rainy River. Through conversation with the driver, the officer determined he had alcohol in his body. The driver was arrested and transported to the Rainy River […]
From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by early yesterday evening. One new fire was reported Friday evening and confirmed Saturday near Ash Bay on Rainy Lake. Fort Frances Fire #78, located about 35 km north of Fort Frances, later was declared “out” at 0.1 […]
Staff An exhibit marking the Fort Frances Museum’s 40th anniversary will open this week, kicking off with a wine-and-cheese reception this Wednesday (Sept. 19) from 4-7 p.m. Museum curator Sherry George said the new exhibit also recognizes the 120th anniversary of the building which houses the museum. Some residents may […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by early yesterday evening. Thunder Bay Fire #76 was found by an MNRF helicopter working on a nearby fire south of Whitewater Lake in Wabakimi Provincial Park, about 260 km north of Thunder Bay. The 0.1-hectare, lightning-caused fire […]
Staff The club championships at Kitchen Creek is expected to run as planned this Sunday (Sept. 16), with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Divisions include men’s, ladies’, seniors’, and juniors’ for a cost of $20/person. To sign up, call the Kitchen Creek pro shop at 274-4653 or drop by in […]
Staff A consistent number of players at practice this week means the Muskie football team will be able to play its game tomorrow against the host Tec Voc Hornets. “We are good to go,” Muskie head coach Mike Cuzzolino told the Times this morning. The Muskies were forced to cancel […]
Duane Hicks District businesses walked down the red carpet and into the limelight last night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at La Place Rendez-Vous. The local Tim Hortons, owned by franchisee Gord McQuarrie, was honoured with Business of the Year (16+ employees), sponsored by Tbaytel. […]
Press Release This Friday (Sept. 14), the Backus Community Center in International Falls will host a “members only” ice-cream social, with music played on the concert Steinway grand piano on stage, as a launch to its 2018-19 performing arts season. Members, contributors, sponsors, and those wishing to become Backus members […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent A men’s fellowship breakfast will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Pastor Kasey, interim pastor at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo, will be our speaker. Men and […]
Duane Hicks Homelessness is more of a problem in Rainy River District than many people think. According to initial indications from the homelessness count held earlier this year, there are 111 individuals in the district–and 82 in Fort Frances alone–who either are homeless or in immediate danger of becoming so. […]
