Heather Latter Plenty of local men, including teachers, reporters, and even high school students, have been raising funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, during the month of “Movember.” But it’s been the friendly competition between the teams from the local Customs port of entry and the Rainy […]
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Duane Hicks Social media will play a greater role in promoting economic development in the town’s future, regional economic developer Geoff Gillon of the Rainy River Future Development Corp. told council Monday evening. “We, at the RRFDC, as part of our ongoing promotion of the Town of Fort Frances, we’ll […]
Heather Latter Local participants and volunteers who took part in the Free the Children’s “We Day” event in Winnipeg last Wednesday were inspired by the speeches and performances offered to the 16,000 youths who attended. A group of 38 students and four staff members from Fort Frances High School travelled […]
Duane Hicks Three times in the past 21 years, several town councils have considered re-zoning the so-called “Nelson Street Park” for residential development and the majority of each council ultimately voted against it. But with the lot clearly defined as a desirable property which possibly would generate income to put […]
Peggy Revell With a fall membership drive doubling their numbers, the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is excited to get back to work and take on new projects for the community. “It’s overwhelming and it’s really exciting for us,” Kiwanian Shanda DeGagne-Begin enthused at the induction ceremony for the 19 new […]
Peggy Revell Responding to the demands of an aging population wanting to stay in their homes for longer, Sunset Medical Supply has opened its doors here in Fort Frances. “We’re certainly excited about this going forward,” said local pharmacist Kim Metke, owner of Pharmasave on Scott Street where Sunset Medical […]
Peggy Revell Grade 8 students at St. Francis School here will start integrating iPads into their classroom routine as part of a pilot project launched last week by the Northwest Catholic District School Board. The initiative follows up on the board’s push to have a “SmartBoard” in every classroom, which […]
Staff Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) and the Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) have asked town council to partner in conducting a seniors’ assessment survey. “It is believed that the development of assisted living accommodations and services for seniors and their families in our community would decrease the out-migration […]
Staff If the halls of Fort Frances High School are quieter tomorrow, it’s because students there are taking part in Free the Children’s national “Vow of Silence” to stand in solidarity with children who are silenced by poverty, disease, and exploitation. “We going to be silent for those who don’t […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is continuing an investigation into the report of a missing person. Eric Natti, 49, of Atikokan was reported missing to police when he failed to arrive at his place of employment on Nov. 21. His vehicle was located at the Miller Lake landing, […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances recently improved its Internet accessibility, and council will get to hear all about it during two presentations at tonight’s regular meeting. First, Internet technology consultant Darryl Allan will speak about the town’s revamped website at www.fort-frances.com The site, which was launched in its new […]
Press Release In October, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry (POE) processed more than 53,000 travellers in 33,800 vehicles, as well as 744 commercial trucks. Twenty-two charter buses and 941 pedestrians also were processed during the month. The CBSA also conducted more than 1,800 […]
