Staff The Town of Fort Frances has rallied district support for the concept of having the municipal airport here deemed a regional one. At the annual meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association on Saturday in Stratton, membership approved a resolution put forth by the Town of Fort Frances, […]
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Duane Hicks With the nomination deadline for the 15th-annual Bell Business Awards having closed Wednesday, a selection committee now faces the task of choosing the winners in 11 categories. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Anthony Mason said he’s received 68 nominations and now is in the process contacting those […]
Duane Hicks The City of International Falls is hoping to get U.S. President Barack Obama to visit Borderland this July 2 for the international tug-of-war and dedication of the new James Oberstar Riverfront Complex, which is located across from the Sorting Gap Marina here. In an interview yesterday, International Falls […]
Duane Hicks Kitchen and Bath Plus, located at 650 Fifth St. W., was extensively damaged by fire late last night. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at 12:20 a.m. after a report from a passer-by. About 20 firefighters and two fire trucks responded to […]
The boomerang, a remarkable invention, returns thrown objects back to their originators. Hence, it is appropriate to call those in their mid-20s the boomerang generation. What is so astonishing is their conduct, their way of living. They are adrift in their career patterns, and in their social and family life. […]
Irene Laing The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club was pleased to have Anthony Kadikoff of Fort Frances, a director for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Foundation, as their guest speaker at their meeting Jan. 20 at La Place Rendez-Vous here. Kadikoff focused on three major areas supported by the […]
Staff Families of St. Michael’s School students are invited there tomorrow (Jan. 27) to celebrate Family Literacy Day. The purpose of Family Literacy Day is to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together this day and throughout the year. This year’s theme is “Play for Literacy.” Various games and […]
Press Release Trustees with the Northwest Catholic District School Board recently attended the Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association professional development conference in Toronto. The purpose of the gathering was to offer Catholic trustees the opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist, hear current news and issues in education from OCSTA president Nancy […]
Staff Nominees are being sought for the 14th-annual Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards. With a nomination deadline of Feb. 18, the annual award looks to recognize women across Northern Ontario who have contributed to economic wealth, job creation, and growth in the region. “There are a lot of people […]
the OPP Acting on an informant tip, the Kenora Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from Kenora OPP, stopped an eastbound vehicle on Highway 17A yesterday. The three occupants were arrested and searched. The search revealed 51 Oxycontin 80s and six Oxycontin 40s with a total value $5,400. The pills were […]
Barb Marr January’s meeting of the “Friends of the Library” recently was held and we are looking forward to an active year under the new leadership of Cathy Robinson. Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and once again “Friends of the Library” are planning our annual bake sale. […]
Staff Town council approved a report Monday night to waive fees for the provision of council agenda materials for the three local media outlets, namely the Fort Frances Times, B93•FM, and Westend Weekly. Up until now, the media has paid $.55 per page for agenda materials. The issue was brought […]
