Duane Hicks Thanks to a generous outpouring from local individuals and businesses, the table is set for the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner this Saturday at Knox United Church. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said she not only has all the food donations needed, but volunteers to deliver […]
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Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances once again is trying to make it as easy as possible for local residents to keep track of their “blue box” and garbage pick-up for the next two years. Starting this week, the town will have the 2011-12 refuse collection schedules delivered to […]
Peggy Revell Christmas began with a story about a child born in a manger. Over the years, however, the season has inspired a wealth of tales of goodwill and wonder that cause young and old to fondly reminisce. “There’s nothing like good books for Christmas,” said retired teacher and local […]
Duane Hicks Starting Jan. 1, people wishing to put a mobile or temporary sign on properties within the Town of Fort Frances are required to adhere to all aspects of the bylaw that regulates such signs. As such, the town is asking those parties to familiarize themselves with the most […]
Duane Hicks Always working to upgrade their skills, a group of local firefighters was trained in high-angle rope rescue here last week. Using the water treatment plant as a training site, Frank Sheppard, Greg Allan, Rod Davis, Wayne Riches, Dan DeGagne, Kayne Shaw, and Tyler Moffitt of the Fort Frances […]
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 […]
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 […]
