Staff While rain and dark clouds may have put a damper on the Heritage Tourism Week kick-off here Friday, partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures Saturday spelled out a fairly successful “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” at the Fort Frances Airport. “The day turned out real well,” said longtime organizer Bruce Caldwell, […]
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Bryce Forbes In hopes of promoting student summer jobs, the local Service Canada Centre for Youth is hosting a series of events in conjunction with “Hire a Youth Week.” “This year, we are continuing our tradition of helping young people find summer employment,” Youth Services Officer Dayna DeBenedet said in […]
Heather Latter With most of the region having received rain over the weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources said there’s no new fires to report. Red Lake Fire #32 is “being held” at 4,417 hectares. Crews continue to extinguish hot spots but no problems are anticipated, and fire personnel and […]
There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, along with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, along with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Look for a high of 19 (67) and low around 10 (50). Wednesday also […]
Duane Hicks With summer on its way, people have begun swimming at Pither’s Point Park. But some of those swimmers have been putting picnic tables in the water and leaving them there—and the town wants that to stop. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said late yesterday that five or […]
the MNR For the fifth day in a row, no new forest fires were reported in Northwestern Ontario. Mother Nature seems to be working in our favour with a few nice days scattered amongst rain and thunderstorms. This weather cycle allows for minimal drying of the forest fuels, and is […]
Staff As a kick-off of Tourism Week, the local Ontario Travel Information Centre is offering a chance to win four getaways in Ontario. All one needs to do is fill out a ballot at the centre (located across the street from Canada Customs). The centre also will be hosting an […]
the OPP Highway 11 was closed for about four hours yesterday following a collision between two commercial vehicles near Stratton. A courier truck entering Highway 11 from Cave Road was struck by an eastbound pulp truck. The driver of the courier vehicle was taken to the Rainy River Health Centre […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is offering local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in the new facility during the week-long grand opening celebration beginning June 21. Artwork should be no larger than 36 inches. One entry per artist will be accepted for display. In […]
Press Release This past Saturday was another sunny day for the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. Once again, bedding plants, herbs, and hanging baskets were for sale from local growers. The market also is starting to provide the first fresh local produce of the season. Mark Gerber supplied beautiful spinach and […]
Bryce Forbes After prom took place Saturday night, Fort High grads next can look forward to the annual “chem-free” grad party, which will be held on the night of their graduation. While the students may look forward to the event, it’s the parents who are the driving force behind the […]
Staff With Couchiching First Nation having been assured by senior government that their concerns over contaminated soil will be dealt with, and there will be negotiations regarding the Highway 11 corridor running through its territory, the band on Monday night took down the controversial toll booth it had erected on […]
