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 […]
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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 […]
Heather Latter New York Avenue, Kentucky Avenue, St. Charles Place, Mediterranean Avenue, Pacific Avenue, Marvin Gardens, Water Works, and the Short Line Railroad were just a few of the “properties” represented during this year’s annual “Relay for Life,” which brought in nearly $83,000 for cancer programs and research. Held overnight […]
Staff The demolition of the former Huffman School is expected to be completed by tomorrow, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council at its regular meeting last night. General contractor Wagner Construction Canada ULC, which hired Mike Carmody Contracting to demolish the school, then will rebuild Williams Avenue between […]
Staff Mayor Roy Avis will present 12 local applicants with their share of the $37,500 Moffat Family Fund pot the town was allocated for 2013 at tonight’s council meeting. Individuals and organizations were invited in March to submit their requests, including a specific dollar amount and the rationale behind the […]
Press Release Our country turns 146 years old this year–and a collection of local community groups think that’s something to celebrate! In the true spirit of working together, several committees have joined forces with one goal in mind: to organize and implement a day chalk full of activities in celebration […]
Staff The town is conducting a survey to determine the need for on-demand accessible taxi cabs required in the community. Human Resources manager Christine Ruppenstein explained yesterday that all municipalities are required to do this in accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities […]
Staff The 144 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Fort Frances) proudly presented its annual ceremonial review Saturday afternoon at the Emo Legion before a crowd of parents, relatives, and friends. Lt(N) Dawn Gray welcomed everyone to the review and introduced this year’s reviewing officer, William (Bill) Zroback, CD Lieutenant (N), […]
Heather Latter Her last name suits her. Mackenzie Wright is a writer—and now a published author. The Grade 8 student from St. Francis School here recently had a piece of work published in a collection of short stories written by young Canadians. Titled “Winds of Change,” the book features winning […]
Sarah Pruys Rainy Lake Sports and Tackle won’t be selling gas for much longer—at least in the short-term. “We’re pulling out our pumps and our tanks,” noted owner Mark Fontana. The pumps are being removed July 9, but Fontana expects they’ll run out of gas a few days prior to […]
Staff The demolition of the vacant Huffman School began Monday, kicking off the groundwork to have 16 new residential lots ready by this fall. The school, which opened in 1955 and closed in 2010, will be knocked down and cleared away by July 1. General contractor Wagner Construction Canada ULC, […]
Staff With the deadline to register set for this Sunday, there’s still quite a few spaces open for the 2013 Mini-King and Mini-Queen contest. Six spots are still left for girls and nine for boys. Contestants must be aged four-seven as of July 1. To enter your child, call Melissa […]
