Duane Hicks The two local summer roads projects are getting underway in the east end of town. Makkinga Contracting and Equipment Rentals has begun mobilizing materials at the Mill Road overpass and staging the site, Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob told council at its regular meeting Monday night. “The […]
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1. Why are you running to be MPP for Kenora-Rainy River? I’m running because this election is a very important one and there’s a lot at stake for Kenora-Rainy River. I made the decision to step up because we need a strong and true voice for the north. We need […]
Duane Hicks A pair of dog walks on Sunday by district Lions clubs fetched funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides training school in Oakville, Ont. Here in town, the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club hosted its 13th-annual “Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides” along the La Verendrye […]
Staff Construction of new multi-residential units on the riverfront here will begin this summer. Town council passed a bylaw at its regular meeting Monday night to sell certain municipal lands located at Front Street and Minnie Avenue to 1995031 Ontario Ltd. at a cost of $193,500. Grace Cridland, president of […]
Sam Odrowski There is no shortage of projects being undertaken by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board in 2018, with a number of new child-care centres set to open their doors for 2019 and 2020. Here in Fort Frances, the DSSAB is funding the operations of the child-care […]
Staff There will be a power interruption for all electrical users in the Town of Fort Frances next month. Hydro One Networks has notified the Fort Frances Power Corp. (FFPC) that it will be performing equipment upgrades on Sunday, June 10. This means the power will be shut off to […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce the theme of this year’s Canada Day parade. The theme, chosen by the Fun in the Sun committee, and will be “Summer Fun” to celebrate summer in Canada. All businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals are invited to enter a […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaaars A reception was held at the Fort Frances Museum last Wednesday to mark the first official opening of two exhibits that focus on the history of residential schools. An introduction was given by museum curator Sherry George, followed by some words from Fort Frances Coun. Wendy Brunetta […]
Press Release Fort Frances High School student Angie Redford has returned home from the Canada-Wide Science Fair with her third-straight bronze medal. The Grade 10 student first won over the judges at the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair in April with her project “Fidget Spinners: A Charged Topic.” She then […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Lions Club’s inaugural “dog walk” on Sunday afternoon was deemed a success by those in attendance. Thanks to the donations of the public who supported the eight dogs and their 22 walkers, and a matching donation from a generous sponsor, the club raised […]
Sam Odrowski Parents, teachers, educators, and members of the community turned out to the Robert Moore School gym last Wednesday evening for the Rainy River District School Board’s annual district speech contest. Students from Fort High, J.W. Walker, Robert Moore, Crossroads, Donald Young, Riverview, and the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program […]
1. Why are you running to be MPP for Kenora-Rainy River? I have a passion for public service. When I served the “Great Kenora Riding” as the Member of Parliament (MP), we focused on the priorities of our region. During my time as MP, Kenora was at the top or […]
