Duane Hicks Plans for Canada Day celebrations in Fort Frances keep getting better as more and more people with new ideas come forward. Organizing committee member Dawn Booth said she was pleasantly surprised to see plenty of new faces at their meeting Monday evening, and that the list of activities […]
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Bryce Forbes Community support came out in droves as part of Physician Appreciation Week. The anchor of the festivities—a banquet held last Thursday at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium—allowed residents a chance to share more than a few laughs, and shed some tears, as three doctors were honoured by Ontario […]
Staff It was a rough night for a pair of teams in Borderland Soccer Association action last night. On the women’s side, the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs blasted Boston Pizza 9-2. Jessica Caul, Courtney Roach, Sarah Coish, and Wynona Kavanaugh all scored a pair for the victors while Sara Roach […]
the MNR For more than a week now, there’s been no new fires reported in the West Fire Region. But the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding the public they still need to aware of the rules when they want to light a fire. Outdoor fires are allowed under the […]
Duane Hicks The seventh-annual “Scott Street Show ’n Shine,” presented by the Business Improvement Association and International Early Iron Car Club, is planned for this Saturday (June 12). From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., the public is welcome to check out the classic cars—or bring down one of their own “hot rods” […]
Duane Hicks Local residents who noticed an emergency warning going off for more than an hour this morning will be happy to know the cause was a malfunctioning part and nothing more serious. Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said there was a malfunction in the solenoid of the siren […]
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, […]
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 […]
