Duane Hicks The town will do away with the corporate rate for gym memberships at the Memorial Sports Centre. Council unanimously agreed Monday night to lower the age for the senior rate from 65 to 60, lower the senior annual membership fee for residents to $353.30 (a drop of $40 […]
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Duane Hicks Some local residents are saying smoke from a ceremonial fire is a health concern for them. Elm Avenue residents Bob and Bridget Dobransky and George Chabot spoke to town council Monday night to complain about smoke coming from Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services at 601 King’s Highway. […]
Duane Hicks “Seven Oaks” has gone to the dogs—and their owners want to keep it that way. Numerous residents spoke out Monday night against the notion of banning dogs from the area, saying it’s a good way for them and their pooches to socialize and get exercise, and that their […]
Duane Hicks At long last, assisted living will be available to high-risk seniors in Fort Frances later this year. Allan Katz, CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., said Friday that 12 spots will be funded here this year by the North West Local Health Integration Network while Atikokan will […]
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (25 F) and south winds at five m.p.h. There is a 40 percent chance of snow tomorrow, mainly after noon, with a high of minus-one (31) and low around minus-12 (10). Look for southeast winds at five […]
Duane Hicks Local dog owners have made it clear they don’t want the town to ban dogs at the “Seven Oaks” area of the Point. During a public meeting last night, a full slate of residents spoke out against the notion, saying they and their dogs love the area and […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Fort Frances woman. Linda Kozik was last seen on the afternoon of Jan. 15 leaving a King’s Highway residence here. She is described as a 58 year-old, white female about 5’5”-5’7” tall and weighing […]
Staff Residents will have their say about allowing dogs at Seven Oaks during tonight’s council meeting. A public meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. As reported two weeks ago, the town is looking at a prohibition of dogs in the area known as “Seven […]
It was mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-nine C (16 F). Look for northwest winds at five-10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny and mild, with a high of zero (32) and low around minus-eight (18). Winds will be westerly at five m.p.h., becoming southerly in the […]
There is a chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing drizzle tonight. Look for an overnight low of minus-four C (24 F) and west winds at five-10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a 30 percent chance of snow, with temperatures falling to around minus-five (23) by 9 a.m. Winds will be northwesterly […]
Press Release Unifor negotiations with Domtar, covering more than 500 pulp mill and woodlands employees in Dryden, broke down yesterday. Unifor now has applied for conciliation for all 225 production, maintenance, and office members in Local 105, and for another 300 wood harvesting, chipping, and hauling members in Local 324. […]
Staff Looking for something to do this weekend? How about sorting through books you don’t want anymore so you can donate them to a good cause? The annual book sale at Revco Carpet here is taking place Feb. 19-21. Proceeds from this year’s sale will be donated to the local […]
