Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has filled its slate of officers for 2012 following nominations at its fall general meeting here last Thursday. The executive will include Mark Caron (M.L. Caron Electric) as president, Leo Melanson (B•93 FM) as first vice-president, Robin Payeur (Causeway Insurance) as second vice-president, […]
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Staff The local Salvation Army’s 2011 Christmas campaign, “Beyond Personal Compassion and Hope,” is well underway—but they need the community’s support to be able to help others over the next few weeks. “Christmas is the time when everybody can feel joyful, sharing and supporting those in need in our community […]
Staff Angels still are in need of adoption as the annual “Adopt -an-Angel” campaign is set to wrap up in just over a week. “We would like to thank the public for their amazing response, as always, for adopting our angels,” said Debra Bruyere of Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family […]
Press Release Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce it has signed an option agreement to acquire the mineral rights for 10 contiguous patented mining claims, totalling roughly 110 hectares (272 acres), from Larry O. Stahn, a private owner residing in Emo. The newly-acquired property, designated the West Straw […]
Press Release Snow on the ground and ice on the lakes—it’s time to think “Polar,” as in “Plunge.” The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions are hoping this year will see a new set of jumpers take a dip on New Year’s Day. Already there are some eager people ready to dip […]
Heather Latter Given the aging population in Fort Frances, programs such as “Meals on Wheels” need more volunteers if they want to continue to serve the community. Fortunately, local co-ordinator Gaby Hanzuk has seen some new volunteers getting on board recently, although she’d like even more businesses and organizations to […]
Duane Hicks Most user fees will jump by three percent in the new year although some will be rising more as the town strives to generate more revenue to run its landfill. At a special meeting Monday, council voted 4-3 in favour of bags tags staying at $2 for a […]
Peggy Revell Local businesswomen Dawn Gustafson has been recognized with an “Enterprising Women” award by the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise. “I just think it’s neat that I was actually recognized because it’s such a new concept—independent dental hygiene,” noted Gustafson, whose business, LifetimeSmiles Preventative Oral Health Care, opened here […]
Heather Latter The 144 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fort Frances recently was given the opportunity to select two of its members to attend pilgrimages in Europe next spring. Based on their attendance, behaviour, and participation within the corps, Leading Seaman Chelsea Barron and Leading Seaman Larissa McKelvie earned the […]
Duane Hicks As exploration at the Hammond Reef Gold Project near Atikokan continues, and the environmental assessment process carries on, a team also is working on a socio-economic study to see how the potential mine could affect the district. Golder Associates, the environmental consultant Osisko has hired, is conducting a […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances “Community Chest” received a $5,000 donation from the local mill last week—a much-needed for a community fund that is seeing plenty of use. Joelle Blanc and Linda Hamilton, who sit on the “Community Chest” committee, were at the Resolute Forest Products office here last Thursday […]
Duane Hicks Safe Communities Rainy River District is making improved traffic safety around area schools a high priority in the year ahead. The board passed a motion at its annual general meeting Nov. 22 to take on the role as co-ordinator to help connect stakeholders to various resources. The direction […]
