the MNR No new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening. There were, however, seven active fires, including four in Thunder Bay District, two in Nipigon District, and one here in Fort Frances District. Fort Frances Fire #6, a lightning-caused blaze located in the southwest portion […]
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Staff Town council will vote tonight on a bylaw amendment to re-zone 505 McIrvine Rd. to allow for a retail fuel depot there. The property currently is zoned Highway Commercial (C3), but parent company Thunder Bay Trucking Centre Holdings has applied to have it changed in order to add a […]
Staff An advisory committee, developed through a partnership with the Canadian Association for Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) and the Northwestern Health Unit, will host its first event here tomorrow (June 7). The group, named Energetic Adults Getting Exercise Regularly: Beginning Wave of Busy Baby-Boomers (EAGER […]
Staff The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is looking for volunteers to help out with some of its upcoming activities. These include distributing the cash calendars and selling them at a variety of fairs, distributing posters in the Fort Frances area, and carrying out a few administration projects. “We’re […]
the MNR One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening in Nipigon District. There also were three new fires reported by day’s end Saturday—all caused by lightning. Fort Frances Fire #6, located in the southwest portion of Quetico Provincial Park, was being monitored as it will […]
Press Release The 400 block of Mowat Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting tomorrow (June 7) at 7:30 a.m. until Friday, June 10 at 4 p.m. The Town of Fort Frances also will be terminating sanitary and water services in that area as Union Gas will be installing […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday it once again will partner with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship to host “Quest for the Best.” This annual event, sponsored by B•93 and the Chamber, will be held on Wednesday, July 20 at the Memorial Sports Centre. Both […]
Staff The Lions Millennium Park on Second Street East continues to be hit by vandalism. “This fountain costs money to run [and] it’s getting vandalized all the time,” noted Doug Brown, Operations and Facilities manager for the Town of Fort Frances. “Kids are throwing [in] toilet paper and dirt and […]
Heather Latter A grand opening is set for tomorrow as students and staff of Robert Moore School celebrate their first year in the new building. The event, slated for 11 a.m.-2 p.m., will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community barbecue, and student presentations. “It’s a great opportunity for community members to […]
Press Release Registration for the Canada Day parade in Fort Frances is now being accepted by calling 274-5634. This year’s theme is “Sing, Dance, and March to the Music.” Groups, organizations, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to show their Canadian pride through music and dance, either as a float or […]
the OPP Last Wednesday, the local Emergency Medical Services and the OPP were called to the McFinley Mine site dock near Cochenour. At the scene, locals were trying to resuscitate a 58-year-old man, who was unresponsive to the efforts. An investigation revealed that a fishing party of three men from […]
Staff The Lions Millennium Park on Second Street East continues to be hit by vandalism. “This fountain costs money to run [and] it’s getting vandalized all the time,” noted Doug Brown, Operations and Facilities manager for the Town of Fort Frances. “Kids are throwing [in] toilet paper and dirt and […]
