Heather Latter A series of revised policies and procedures are being praised for addressing the matter of a missing item within the Rainy River District School Board. “After the discovery of the theft a few years ago, procedures and policies were updated,” board chair Mike Lewis explained, referring to the […]
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Staff About 40 employees will be called back to work at the local mill when the No. 7 paper machine is restarted for two-three months. The machine, which has been down since April 10, will be restarted in mid-July. The No. 5 paper machine had been started up again during […]
Heather Latter The weather may have co-operated this year for the annual “Pulling for Peace” international tug-of-war yesterday, but it was not the outcome Canada wanted. The Canadian side was beaten by the Americans in all three matches—the “celebrity” pull, the “community” pull, and then the “power” pull, which is […]
Staff Work related to the reconstruction of Second Street East between Mowat Avenue and Central Avenue began today, starting with the setting up of temporary water and sewer lines and traffic signage. Digging on Second Street East will get underway next Monday (July 8). This will coincide with the lights […]
Sarah Pruys After three years as chair of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, Gord Watson is stepping down. The search for his replacement has begun, and Watson is hoping that his successor will be found soon so he or she can learn the ropes during this year’s FFCBC. “I […]
Press Release During the course of a recent internal investigation at the Rainy River District School Board, an issue was identified. The police were contacted to formally investigate the concern, and school board administration recognized the need for corrective measures. At its regular meeting held June 4, the board approved […]
Staff Not-for-profit organizations in need of funding would benefit from attending a presentation the Ontario Trillium Foundation is holding at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre this coming Tuesday (July 2). Maureen Brophy, program manager for Northwestern Ontario, will be on hand to provide information and answer questions—looking to […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Darryl Galusha as the new administrator of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home here. In this capacity, he also will become senior director, responsible for seniors’ services, for Riverside. Galusha is originally from Fort Frances, and coming home […]
Staff Individuals and businesses are being encouraged to decorate their windows for Canada Day. “The theme is ‘There’s Something in the Water,’” noted Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Annely Armstrong. “What the Dragon Boat Festival organizers were hoping is that we could have dragons all throughout the town,” she […]
Staff For the 11th-straight year, several local groups and service clubs—with the aim of helping youth and families—were given a funding boost as the Town of Fort Frances announced the recipients of this year’s Moffat Family Fund. A total of $37,500 was doled out to 12 recipients during Monday night’s […]
Sarah Pruys Fort Frances is planning to beat International Falls once again in the “Pulling for Peace” tug-of-war coming up July 2, but the town needs your help. “The score right now is three wins for Canada, one win for the United States, one tie, and one win for Mother […]
Heather Latter Following a request from local BIA chair Doug Anderson in March regarding the implementation of a nuisance bylaw, the Town of Fort Frances has received recommendations from the Police Services Board and the Planning and Executive committee to begin looking into one. Citing the petty vandalism occurring throughout […]
