Duane Hicks Town residents will be able to drop off their recyclables at the Public Works building whenever they want starting Jan. 5. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night that at that time, the public can bring recyclables to the new recycle transfer station which has […]
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Staff In its final regular meeting of 2010, town council will receive a request from the Fort Frances Lakers’ fan club regarding signage. “The Fort Frances Lakers Fan Club, a part of the Fort Frances Lakers, a not-for-profit corporation, is asking the town to waive the signage bylaw as it […]
Staff Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Betty’s of Fort Frances is putting the spotlight on local products this evening through Sunday. Doug Anderson said yesterday that he and his brother, Blair, have been thinking about the idea for some time and finally decided to go for it. […]
Staff With winter having hit Borderland early this year, and fresh powder still falling, snowmobilers have been out riding areas trails. But just like every year, they must remember to obey the laws and be safe. “The OPP reminds snow vehicle operators that it is up to you to drive […]
Duane Hicks Plans for the annual community Christmas dinner here are well underway, with all of the food and supplies in place thanks to local businesses and individuals’ donations and the OPP’s recent “Stuff a Cruiser” initiative. But what’s needed now is more helping hands to make the event, which […]
the OPP The Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team has investigated a number of drug-related incidents throughout Rainy River District recently. The OPP would like to provide the public an overview of the results from these investigations. Officers hope the information will bring awareness to our community partners and community […]
Press Release Affordable, faster, and less confrontational—that’s the new direction for family law in Ontario. By next summer, families across the province will have access to improved services through Ontario’s courts. Ontario is increasing access to justice by expanding valuable services to all court locations. Families soon will have access […]
Press Release On Monday, Community Care Information Management, in partnership with the Sault Area Hospital, four Local Health Integration Networks (Champlain, North East, North Simcoe Muskoka, and North West), and eHealth Ontario, completed the launch of the Integrated Assessment Record health-provider portal, “Doorways.” The portal establishes a secure, single point […]
Press Release “Get Revvin’ for ’11!” It is time to think “Polar,” as in “Plunge.” The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions are getting ready for their annual dip in the lake on New Year’s Day. And we have some eager people ready to take the plunge for dollars. The Muskie Sports […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP partnered with a number of community organizations to plan for the Rainy River District’s first-annual “Stuff a Cruiser” campaign. On Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., OPP officers were located in Fort Frances and Emo as part of a district-wide initiative to help raise awareness […]
Staff Fort Frances has a new business after “Simplicity” opened its doors last Wednesday. “I’m definitely looking forward to making people happy and giving them new looks,” said Erin Wood, owner of the new hair salon, which is located in the Rainy Lake Plaza on King’s Highway where Curves For […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is inviting suggestions for naming the new elementary school being built in Mine Centre. The board is looking for creative naming ideas that are relevant to the Mine Centre area and school community. Those interested in submitting suggestions can visit www.rrdsb.com, go […]
