The Canadian Press CTV News reports Ottawa will approve the takeover of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan by an Anglo-Australian company, but the federal government will attach conditions to make the deal more palatable. The television network said it has been told the Conservative government is prepared to approve the $38.6-billion […]
Local News
Duane Hicks Food banks given boost A hungry lunchtime crowd of about 200 people flocked to the local Legion yesterday for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-off and Cake Roulette,” with first-time participants the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre named as the 2010 champs. […]
Duane Hicks What if an emergency situation arose that required a response from both sides of the Fort Frances/International Falls border? What if the border was closed? Those are just the sort of scenarios a committee, comprised of representatives from both sides of the border, is preparing for. “Through the […]
Barb Everett The local Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a general meeting last Wednesday (Oct. 13) with 42 members present. A delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by all. The charter was draped in memory of long-time members Billie Clarke and Carolyn Murray. In other news, the name of Bonnie Penny was […]
Press Release Since the age of five, Blair Jack has faced many life-threatening situations with courage and determination. He came in contact with blastomycosis, which damaged his kidneys and lungs, and his life has not been the same since. Over the years, Jack, now 30, has been in the hospital […]
Duane Hicks While Christmas is still two months away, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau already has started working on its 23rd-annual Community Christmas Dinner—and is looking for donations and volunteers to once again make it a reality. Head organizer Karen Mitchell said Monday the popular event definitely is going to […]
Duane Hicks The former F.H. Huffman School closed its doors in June, but the building and its surrounding property may not go unused for long after the Town of Fort Frances agreed to buy it for $155,000. “We’ve been looking at it for the last while, we’ve purchased it, and […]
Staff A total of 919 Hydro One customers east of Fort Frances can expect a planned power interruption this Sunday (Oct 24). The power interruption will start at 10 a.m., with power being restored by 2 p.m., Hydro One reported. Townships to be affected include Carpenter, Claxton, Crow Lake FN, […]
Press Release The Ontario Literacy Coalition has secured funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and several employers to initiate the second phase of the Collaborative Development Approaches: Piloting Illustrative Workplace Models. With the support of our partners in Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills, the OLC will build […]
Duane Hicks Area First Nation residents will get comprehensive pharmaceutical dispensing and counselling a little closer to home when the Rainy Lake First Nations Pharmacy opens its doors later this year. A partnership between the Rainy Lake Tribal Development Corp. and pharmacist Edwin Bruyere, the new business is being built […]
Peggy Revell The Rainy River Substance Abuse Program Team, along with district resident Freeda Carmody, have been recognized for their contributions to safety in our district with “Ambassador for Safety” awards from Safe Communities Canada. Nominated by Safe Communities Rainy River District (SCRRD), the SAPT was saluted for its work […]
Duane Hicks Gearing up for ’flu season, the Northwestern Health Unit began administering immunizations to the public this week. “Everything’s ready to go,” Donna Stanley, manager of infectious diseases, said yesterday. “It’s quite smooth, actually,” she noted. “We’ve got a big supply. “We often have to be strict about the […]
