Heather Latter Local port among the busiest Given that the rail port here recently has been designated as the busiest in North America, local CN police officer Cst. Pete LeDrew is reinforcing the importance of rail safety within the community. “There has definitely been an increase in train traffic here,” […]
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Staff A total of 2,124 birds, representing 31 species, were spotted during the annual Christmas bird count held here just prior to the holiday season. That was one more species and a slightly higher number of birds than the 2,020 recorded the previous year. The 2011 bird count, held Dec. […]
Heather Latter Despite the frosty temperatures Saturday, more than 35 youths from Seine River First Nation boarded a bus and headed to Running Horse Ranch, located in Miscampbell Township just west of Fort Frances, for the opportunity to ride horses and develop new skills. The outing was part of a […]
Duane Hicks With the 100th anniversary of the opening of the International Bridge here coming up this summer, town council has been asked to be part of the plans for a celebration. At its regular meeting last night, council received a letter to Mayor Roy Avis from local Canada Border […]
Staff With several local groups planning fundraisers next month, town council is expected to receive a couple of financial requests at tonight’s meeting. The first is from the Sunset Country Métis for the “Heart of the Arts” benefit concert, auction, art exhibition, and market slated to be held Thursday, Feb. […]
Staff Resolute Forest Products will be starting up kraft mill operations and one paper machine soon at its Fort Frances mill. The company curtailed paper production at the end of November, then halted both the kraft and paper-making operations entirely since Christmas. Pierre Choquette, Resolute’s manager of Canadian Public Affairs, […]
Duane Hicks Jigging is an important part of local heritage and culture, but these days not everyone knows how to do it. To change that, a jigging workshop instructed by Justin Boshey will be held this Sunday (Jan. 22) from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Sunset Country Métis Hall. It is […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has invited Health minister Deb Matthews to visit the riding to develop a regional health-care strategy. “I believe long-term solutions are attainable, but they require a recognition that the structures that work in southern Ontario may not be the best solutions for the northwest,” […]
Staff Family and friends of Bruce and Linda Stewart of Emo, who were spending the winter months in the southern United States, haven’t heard from the couple in weeks. Now police in Weslaco, Tex. are searching for the couple after their son filed a missing persons report. It’s believed the […]
Press Release The Fort Frances McDonald’s restaurant has new owners. Steve and Diane Ford have taken over the restaurant from previous owner/operators John and Sharon Myers. “We’re thrilled to become the McDonald’s owner/operators in Fort Frances,” said Steve Ford. “We’re looking forward to continuing John and Sharon’s legacy of giving […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber is putting together a new business directory, which it aims to have ready by the annual Home and Leisure show here on the first weekend of May. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said the organization got the idea for the business directory after president Mark […]
Press Release In the past year, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances has seen far more people than ever before come through its doors seeking assistance. Yet while need has increased, financial donations through our annual Christmas Kettle campaign have not. In fact, Capt. Angel Sandoval reported the annual campaign […]
