There’s a chance of snow and freezing rain after midnight, with an overnight low of minus-four C (25 F) and east winds at 15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. Tomorrow likely will see freezing rain and sleet, along with areas of fog. Look for a high of minus-one (31) […]
Local News
Staff Area residents are encouraged to tune into “MuchMusic” at 6 p.m. on Sunday to catch the “We Day” broadcast special, which features a clip of local teen Dexter Fichuk. As leader of the Fort Frances Mob(ilizers) at Fort High, a group associated with Free the Children’s “Me to We” […]
Duane Hicks Those wishing to attend the “Hats Off to Seniors” gala next Friday (Nov. 16) had better act fast as time is running out to purchase tickets. Nell Laur, a volunteer with Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.), said yesterday that the event is not sold out yet. But […]
Staff About a dozen local business will be participating in a “Moonlight Madness” event next Friday (Nov. 16), offering extended hours, promotions, discounts, and draws. “We’re just hoping to generate a little excitement; to try something a little bit different,” enthused Richard Boileau of McTaggart’s. He said the event is […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is taking the next step in turning the former Huffman School property on Williams Avenue into a residential subdivision, and will hold a public meeting on a proposed re-zoning Nov. 26. The purpose of the re-zoning—from institutional to residential—is to accommodate the creation […]
Duane Hicks More than 100 “touch quilts” crafted by area volunteers are making their way into hands across Rainy River District, helping to provide sensory stimulation to those with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Eleanor Barron, the local Alzheimer Society’s “First Link” and public education co-ordinator, presented 30 […]
Duane Hicks While many people may not realize it, Rainy River District has helped create jobs in Africa while providing environmentally-friendly transportation to residents there. Well over 300 unwanted bicycles from the district will be heading to people in Africa in the spring thanks to the recent “Bicycles for Humanity” […]
Staff Despite a chilly wind, a large group gathered at 071 McTavish Rd. in La Vallee last Thursday morning for a ground-breaking ceremony for the “Abinoojii Akiin” (Children’s Land) Centre, which is expected to be completed in June. The project represents a legacy for Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, which is made […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will look to approve the Strategic Plan Goals for 2012-13 through 2016-17 at tonight’s regular meeting at the Education Centre here. Back in June, the board approved a revised mission statement and crafted a new vision statement. The this past fall, through another […]
the OPP Around 9:15 a.m. today, Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from an employee of the Mid-Town Motel in Fort Frances. Officers responded within minutes of receiving the call and located one male deceased inside one of the rooms. Police are remaining at the motel […]
Press Release “Pulling for Peace” announced yesterday that former NHL “tough guy” Neil Sheehy has signed with Team USA for the 2013 International Tug-of-War next July. “I could have pulled for Team Canada,” noted Sheehy, who was born in Fort Frances and has dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship. “But I […]
Heather Latter Looking for a unique gift for someone on your Christmas list? You might want to check out the newest store on Scott Street called Living Art Emporium. “The whole idea was to be eclectic,” explained sole proprietor Melanie Kozik. “I wanted to carry fun things for women—things you […]
