Staff Town council will hear a presentation by Stephen Challis, president of the Rainy Lake Conservancy, at its regular meeting tonight. Challis will be asking council for a letter of support to have the historical route from Thunder Bay to Rainy River officially designated as a “Canadian Heritage River.” An […]
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Staff If any ladies are looking for a night out, they’re in luck. Some tickets are still available for the “Hope and the City” fundraiser event set to go tomorrow at 7 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets, which cost $35, are available at Gillons’, Fort Floral, and the Rendez-Vous, […]
Duane Hicks Show someone you care with a Valentine cookie and help out a local good cause at the same time. Tess Coish, of Tess’ Kitchen here, is taking orders for heart-shaped cookies and cupcakes as a fundraiser for the Fort Frances Community Chest. In 2012, she sold more than […]
Duane Hicks In light of last week’s grim news regarding the latest mill shutdown here, seniors levels of government have extended offers to help Fort Frances. Geoff Gillon, with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., told council yesterday that Amie Dimatteo, director general of FedNor, has suggested the town submit […]
Duane Hicks At a time when Fort Frances needs it most, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is working with partners to implement a plan to transition the local economy and aim for a prosperous future. Economic developer Geoff Gillon and consultant Tannis Drysdale spoke to council yesterday to give […]
Heather Latter Sunday marked a historical day in the Lutheran Church as Rev. Jacob Quast, pastor of The Church of the Lutheran Hour here, formally was installed as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church over in International Falls—making the two churches into a joint parish. “There’s never been a joint […]
Duane Hicks The Assisted Living Action Group is hoping to attract paid members in order to carry through with the next phase of its mission to see an assisted living facility built in Fort Frances. Vice-chair June Caul said the group is asking anyone who’s interested to donate $100 and […]
Duane Hicks Faced with dwindling tax revenues due to a reassessment of the mill property here, and not wanting to increase the burden on taxpayers any more than necessary, town council will be looking at reducing services in the 2014 budget. A straw poll among mayor and council during Monday’s […]
Heather Latter Given the results of New Gold’s feasibility study and its final Environmental Assessment report, both released last week, it’s evident the company is forging ahead with plans to build a mine at its Rainy River Project site north of Barwick—despite the recent drop in gold prices. “New Gold […]
Staff The Accommodation Review Committee for Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton will make its recommendation on the future of the school during the regular meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board tonight at 6:30 p.m. The recommendation, which was posted to the board’s website earlier this […]
Duane Hicks The town won’t be paying to put in a sidewalk on the west side of Keating Avenue from J.W Walker School to First Street West. The town’s Traffic Safety Committee had asked that the town help pay for a sidewalk, citing students needed to be able to get […]
Staff The Coming Together for Kids Coalition is encouraging families to have “15 Minutes of Fun” learning together. The group is hosting a Children’s Services Fair, in conjunction with Family Literacy Day, next Monday (Jan. 27). “It’s a great way for people to get to know what’s available here,” noted […]
