Staff The Emergency Control Group was to meet again early this afternoon to discuss contingency plans in the wake of conflicting weather forecasts. But it already decided this morning to resume sandbagging along the riverfront beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow. “We’re just trying to get the message out to the […]
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Heather Latter Given the varying weather forecasts for the weekend, calling for anywhere between 40 and 70 mm of rain over the next three days, the flooding situation locally is in Mother Nature’s hands. “I can’t come to any conclusions . . . it’s all over the map,” Fort Frances […]
Staff At Monday night’s meeting, town council: •approved a report to ensure Connie Kress (1029 Portage Ave.) will have her water bill reduced by $55.06 as a result of utilizing a temporary water service line (all residential customers who used a temporary water service line connected to their abutting property […]
Haley Anderson The Ice For Kids Arena was abuzz with excitement and camera flashes last Thursday night as 178 graduates of Fort Frances High School gathered sporting purple caps and gowns. Although there was a spirited air about graduation, an underlying sentiment was noted by many as the students said […]
Staff “What goes around comes around” certainly rang true during a hula hoop event here last week. A “hoop hunt” by the Sorting Gap Marina was held Thursday afternoon to launch a new campaign entitled “Do One Thing,” which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and community involvement. Folks of all […]
Heather Latter The rising waters of the upper Rainy River has caused yet another event to be washed out. The annual cross-border “Pulling for Peace” tug-of-war between Fort Frances and International Falls, originally scheduled for next Wednesday (July 2), has been yanked due to the safety concerns presented by the […]
Heather Latter Given a well-executed plan, along with hard-working staff and volunteers, Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard told council Monday night that the town is well-protected should water levels continue to rise. “From my perspective, I’d like to suggest we’re not out of the woods yet,” Chief Sheppard said. […]
Press Release The level of Rainy Lake continues to rise as a result of June rainfall far in excess of normal across the drainage basin. As such, the level of the upper Rainy River has risen close to elevation of the overflow spillway in the centre of the dam at […]
Heather Latter With plenty of sandbagging done along the riverfront over the weekend, Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard told council last night that the town is well-protected should water levels continue to rise. “From my perspective, I’d like to suggest we’re not out of the woods yet,” Chief Sheppard […]
Staff As tax bills make their way to property owners in the mail, the town will present its 2014 budget for the public during tonight’s meeting. Treasurer Laurie Witherspoon will explain the budget process, outline sources of revenue and what the town’s expenses are, as well as compare uncontrollable costs […]
Staff Sandbagging efforts were completed along the riverfront here yesterday. Patrick Briere, public information officer for the Town of Fort Frances, noted a stockpile of sandbags has been prepared should the need arise for further sandbagging. He added the town’s Emergency Control Group will continue to meet on a regular […]
Heather Latter This year’s “Relay for Life” might look a little bit different tonight as teams will be encouraged to help with the sandbagging efforts here in town. “It’s going to be business as usual for opening ceremonies and activities leading up to the luminary ceremony,” committee co-chair Jennifer Anderson […]
