Duane Hicks On Oct. 22, 1983, a dream of Sister Betty Kennedy’s came true with the grand opening for a new seniors’ drop-in centre in Fort Frances. Thirty years later, the Sister Kennedy Centre is being celebrated by those who have kept it a place for local seniors to socialize, […]
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Duane Hicks If you notice next Tuesday morning that a section of Fourth Street West is blocked off, and there’s emergency response vehicles in the vicinity, don’t worry—it’s only a drill. The Town of Fort Frances, Union Gas, and Energy Fundamentals Group (EFG) L.P.-Centra Pipeline are working together to run […]
Heather Latter Community Living Fort Frances and District is moving ahead with its plan to build a multi-use facility at the former Sixth Street School site after unveiling a sign there Thursday afternoon. Board chair Steve Latimer noted the plan has been in the development stage for the past year. […]
Staff Canadian Blood Services’ donor clinic continues today at Fort Frances High School from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. CBS spokesperson Mike Choi said 109 donors gave 88 units of blood yesterday. Organizers are hoping more donors come out today to help CBS reach its two-day goal of 240 units […]
Staff An east-end home suffered extensive damage from fire this morning. Firefighters were called to 1108 Second St. E. after a report of a fire in the basement of the residence. Capt. Wayne Riches said that upon arrival, no smoke was coming from the house. But he added there were […]
Staff This marks “Freshie Week” at Fort Frances High School, where the “Freshie” king and queen nominees will compete in various events before the winners are crowned Friday. “Our purpose is to help welcome Grade 9 students to the high school through a friendly week-long competition between five male and […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances, Union Gas, and Energy Fundamentals Group (EFG) L.P.-Centra Pipeline, which owns and operates a natural gas transmission pipeline within Fort Frances, are advising all resident that an emergency exercise will be taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.-noon. The exercise will […]
Staff The derailed train car incident at Resolute Forest Products here was resolved yesterday afternoon with no effects to the public or the environment, the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service said. Central Avenue was re-opened to traffic early yesterday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a report of a train […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service is advising all residents that the derailed train car that is leaking hydrogen peroxide at Resolute Forest Products is contained and is of no risk to the public at this time. A Hazmat Team is on scene and is working in conjunction […]
the OPP On Friday around 1:15 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of a train derailment at the Resolute Forest Product mill property in Fort Frances. Officers confirmed a single rail car containing hydrogen peroxide tipped over, causing the chemical to leak. The Fort Frances Fire […]
Duane Hicks October seems to be Ted Scott’s lucky month. The Fort Frances resident yesterday won $50,550 playing “Daily Keno” at The Place here. Around the same date 15 years ago, he won $49,000 playing Bingo. Scott, an avid lottery player, said he spent $50 buying five $10 tickets—all with […]
Press Release The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary is busy preparing for its annual Remembrance Day tea and bake sale to be held Sunday, Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Legion. Baking and candy will be for sale, as well as meat pies, cabbage rolls, perogies, crafts, and […]
