Staff The Portage Avenue underpass tentatively is scheduled for closure next Wednesday (Oct. 31) from 9 a.m.-noon. At that time, Town of Fort Frances crews will be cleaning out the storm sewer catch basins and manholes while the Fort Frances Power Corp. will be removing some abandoned electrical conduit from […]
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Heather Latter “Project Safe Hallowe’en,” presented by Child and Family Services here, is returning once again this year—and even has expanded to include the Kenora District to mark its 10th anniversary. The program, which began in 2003, promotes safety and distributes glowsticks to local schools and pre-school programs to ensure […]
Nicole Horn Up to 40 Fort High students will experience one of the best motivational and educational events held in Canada when they head to Winnipeg next Tuesday for the annual “We Day” concert. “We Day” is a movement of young people leading local and global change. Speakers from around […]
the OPP On Saturday at 2:41 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP detachment were advised of a possible impaired driver in the drive-thru of a Fort Frances restaurant. Officers responded and tried to stop a blue Pontiac Grand Prix, but the vehicle began to increase its speed, making […]
Staff Local spaghetti-lovers will be in heaven on Thursday as two dinners are planned supporting two different causes. Students in the Social Worker program at Confederation College here will host their dinner at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria in support of the “Community Chest.” The Robert Moore School council, […]
Staff Hydro One will be providing minor lighting retrofits at Sunny Cove Camp for free. At the most recent Sunny Cove Advisory Committee meeting, it was brought up that the local Kiwanis Club had received a brochure from Hydro One indicating there was an opportunity for a free energy retrofit […]
Riverside The official opening of the new digital mammography unit at La Verendrye Hospital is set for Thursday (Oct. 25) at 2 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The program will including welcoming remarks, recognition of the “Together We Can” campaign volunteers, and a short memorial service in honour of Patti […]
Staff Resolute Forest Products has confirmed there will be a two-week shutdown at the local mill starting Sunday (Oct. 28). “Due to challenging market conditions, both paper production and kraft pulp production at the Fort Frances mill will be temporarily down from Oct. 28 until Nov. 11,” company spokesperson Seth […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre is asking council to proclaim 2013 as “The Year of the Friendship Centre” in the Town of Fort Frances. In a letter council will receive at its regular meeting tonight, UNFC executive director Sheila McMahon explained the UNFC will be celebrating its 40th anniversary […]
Staff Eleven chefs currently are signed up to participate in this year’s “Great Canadian Chili Cook- Off,” hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, but entries still are being accepted. “I’ve been told 10 is the perfect number but the more, the merrier,” reasoned Chamber manager Annely Armstrong. Set […]
Duane Hicks The Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville will hold their annual coat drive next week—an event that has become appreciated by many in recent years. The public is encouraged to drop off clean, used winter coats in good condition for men, women, and children at the East End Hall […]
Press Release The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Ladies’ Auxiliary held a general meeting last Wednesday (Oct. 10). The evening started at 6 p.m. with a delicious pot-luck supper—a spread fit for queens with many main dish items, desserts, and hot punch. This was enjoyed by all in attendance. The […]
