Press Release As part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario’s 150th anniversary and celebrating the province, the free “ONtour” concert series will provide the soundtrack for the Summer of ’17. It is stopping in more than 20 communities across the province, including in Kenora on Aug. 10, to […]
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Staff The progressive pot of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir’s weekly “Catch the Ace” draw is expected to hit nearly $4,800 as it reaches its 10th week. This week’s draw will take place on Saturday (July 22) at 4:30 p.m. at the Rainy River Legion, in conjunction with “Railroad […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Despite a dwindling congregation, St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church here was packed Sunday morning for a special service marking its 70th anniversary. To celebrate, his eminence, the Metropolitan Yurij, led the service. Five other priests also were on hand, along with five students from St. Andrew’s College […]
Press Release Common Voice Northwest has welcomed the release of the province’s draft multi-modal transportation strategy for Northern Ontario, and is particularly pleased its Transportation Task Force recommendation that Ontario establish an inter-community bus system across the northwest has been reflected in the draft. “Our Transportation Task Force Bus Working […]
Duane Hicks An initiative to paint a mural on part of the Resolute Forest Products’ mill here has been put on hold after the company indicated it has other plans for the property. Emo resident Joanne Ogden, who is leading the effort to beautify the wall of the “lap” building […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Natural, local, and handmade are just a few words that describe A&R Serenity Co.’s products. The brains behind the newly-launched beauty and skin care line here in Fort Frances? Local 20-year-olds Riley Pollard and Amanda Caron. “We want to share natural products,” noted Caron. “We don’t use […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The “Canadian Coasters” finally will begin cruising into town late tomorrow morning. Heading into their third week of their two-month cross-Canada tour, the group is stopping in Fort Frances for a few days as a break from their travels. The 112 classic cars are expected to start […]
Staff Mark it on your calendar–this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day here will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. Town council approved the Miller Group of Winnipeg as its Municipal Special or Hazardous Waste (MSHW) service provider at its regular meeting Monday night. The event once again will take place […]
Staff If you haven’t already, it’s high time to nominate someone for a “Canada 150” volunteer pin. The town is looking to recognize local residents who have made their contribution to make Fort Frances a better place. An initial call for nominees was made in mid-May, and while a few […]
Nicholas Donaldson The second intake period for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity (SNAPP) funding program is officially open, with applications being accepted until Aug. 31. SNAPP supports Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers, businesses, collaborations, communities, and First Nations by providing funding for projects involved in local food […]
Press Release The International Rainy and Namakan Lakes Rule Curves Study Board submitted its final report, entitled “Managing Water Levels and Flows in the Rainy River Basin,” to the International Joint Commission on June 30. The IJC established the study board in the summer of 2015 and charged it “to […]
Staff A total of 93 complaints regarding government organizations, municipalities, and schools in the Kenora/Rainy River riding were filed with the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario in 2016-17. The annual report from Ombudsman Paul Dubé stated that between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017, the Town of Fort […]
