Press Release Federal Natural Resources minister Greg Rickford, who also is the minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), yesterday announced an investment to help support tourism, growth, and prosperity in Fort Frances. A FedNor investment of $50,000 will enable the Rainy River Future Development Corp., […]
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Press Release The next show in the Border Concert Series, featuring Todd Oliver and friends, will be held this Monday (Feb. 23) starting at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Oliver, nationally known for his amazing real-life talking dogs and hilarious comedy, presents an all new show: […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will be receiving $50,000 from the Moffat Family Fund this year to redistribute to local worthwhile causes, and is looking for groups to submit applications for a piece of the pie. Human Resources manager Aaron Petrin the amount marks a 30 percent increase […]
Light snow is likely tonight, with a possible accumulation of less than 2.5 cm (one inch). Look for an overnight low of minus-24 C (11 below zero F), with south winds at five-10 m.p.h. Expect another 2.5 cm (one inch) of snow tomorrow, along with a high of minus-nine (16) […]
Staff The nominees are in for the 19th-annual business awards, and voting began this morning. The award categories, and the nominees for each, include: •Business of the Year—The Harbourage Restaurant, Lowey’s Greenhouse & Market Garden, Copper River Inn, and From the Grind Up; •Entrepreneur of the Year—Melanie Williams (Party Rock […]
Joey Payeur It’s not official yet but Jeff Wickstrom wasn’t making travel plans to Pennsylvania just to kill time yesterday. The head coach of the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs had the pleasant problem of finding accommodations for his hockey team after his small squad completed a big mission in […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has a new development and project co-ordinator intern. Maria Cristina Ciotti, from Innisfil, Ont., started last Monday and is eager to get to work on a variety of projects. “It’s definitely very exciting,” said Ciotti, whose boyfriend, Earle Farquharson, is a nephew […]
Heather Latter Although Knox United Church here has been performing same-gender marriages for more than five years, it hadn’t officially completed all the requirements to officially be deemed an “Affirming Ministry” within the United Church of Canada. But the local congregation voted earlier this month to complete those requirements, which […]
Duane Hicks Town council will give more thought as to whether to include iPads and laptop computers in its capital budget this year. The budget currently shows an expenditure of $10,000 to be used for personal computers and software for mayor and council. The idea is that they could be […]
Duane Hicks The Makabi Inn on Scott Street will open its doors again this spring. New owner Eldon Mose said the renovations there are moving along steady. “It’s coming along,” he noted. “Rooms are all painted up and flooring’s going in the bathrooms.” New fixtures should be put in the […]
Duane Hicks “Boundless” is not just a logo and slogan but a state of mind to strengthen the town’s position as industrial capital of Northwestern Ontario. And since being adopted last April, Fort Frances’ new brand has guided an ambitious underlying strategic plan. This was the point driven home last […]
Joey Payeur There’s no place like home for the holidays—or the playoffs, for that matter. Such should be the case for the Fort Frances Lakers in the very near future after a 4-1 victory Saturday night against the visiting Minnesota Iron Rangers. The win means the Lakers (34-9-0-1), who moved […]
