Heather Latter The Fort Frances High School “First Responders” are raising funds in order to travel to the International Emergency Medical Services conference Feb. 2-10 in Washington, D.C. “The First Responders have an opportunity to experience a world-class conference, which draws attendees from all over the world,” noted FFHS First […]
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Duane Hicks Christmas is a time of giving, not only to family and friends but to those in the community less fortunate than you. One way of helping the latter is through food banks. Usage of food banks across Canada is near record highs almost four years after the end […]
Snow is likely again tonight, with an additional 2.5-7.5 cm (one-three inches) possible. Look for an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F) and east winds at 10-15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. Wednesday will see more snow, with an additional accumulation of five-10 cm (two-four inches) possible. Expect […]
Staff There seems to be plenty of interest from those wanting to sit on the board of directors of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. At the Chamber’s general membership meeting last Tuesday, a new slate of officers and director nominees was announced. But due to the number of nominees […]
Staff Highway 11 near Windy Point Bridge in Watten Township is closed due to a serious motor vehicle accident. OPP arrived on scene at 4:40 p.m. today. The highway remains closed while emergency crews respond and police conduct their investigation. Road closure updates are available by calling 511. Do not […]
Staff Paper machine #7 at the Resolute Forest Products mill here has been idled indefinitely as of today. PM7 had been idled in April and then restarted in mid-July, when 50-60 workers were brought back to work on a temporary basis. “This announcement has been widely anticipated since PM7 came […]
Snow is likely tonight, with five-10 cm (two-four inches) of accumulation possible. Look for an overnight low of minus-seven C (19 F) and east winds at 15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. More snow is forecast for tomorrow, with another five-10 cm (two-four inches) possible. Expect a high of […]
Press Release The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas luncheon next Monday (Dec. 9) in Hallett Hall at Rainycrest. Tickets, which cost $14 each, are available at the hospital gift shop, Shoppers, and Pharmasave. Draws also will be made during the luncheon for $1,000, a quilt, and […]
Press Release The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It) self-esteem and empowerment retreat for young women is one of 30 small budget semi-finalist ideas in the Aviva Community Fund competition. “I Am Awesome!” is a four-day event held in Northwestern Ontario that nurtures self-esteem and confidence in girls aged […]
Staff With tomorrow being the final day of “Movember,” Boston Pizza here will be wrapping up the special month with a “Movember ’Stache Bash” starting at 8 p.m. This year, four local men registered for Boston Pizza’s “Movember” competition—and have been growing soup strainers all month long. Each week, contestants […]
Staff Proving the nay-sayers wrong, the stationary parade for the “Festival of Frost” now is sporting 15 floats—a handful more than last year. Floats range from Knox United Church, which will feature different sets of carollers all day long, to David Loewen’s living nativity scene. The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski […]
Staff A Seine River First Nation man has been charged in connection with a death last November at the Mid-Town Motel here. The OPP yesterday arrested and charged Peter Deafy, 26, with second-degree murder. The accused is in police custody, and was to appear in court here today. On Nov. […]
