Duane Hicks After months of groundwork at the site adjacent to the Memorial Sports Centre, the form of the future Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre is starting to take shape, with steel girders now being erected there. Community Services manager George Bell said Monday that the foundation slab […]
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Peggy Revell Small actions can make a big difference was the message last Wednesday as Union Gas and the Rainy River District School Board launched a new program at J.W. Walker School that will see students and staff receive free “Energy Savings Kits.” “It’s a $35 retail value that we’re […]
Duane Hicks There continues to be no doubt the district deserves the title of a “Safe Community” after the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition scored a perfect 20 out of 20 for the third-straight time on the National Report Card from Safe Communities Canada. Rainy River District scored a five […]
Staff With black bears probably going to go into hibernation by the end of the month or so, reports of bruin activity have been picking up a little in Fort Frances. Local bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Arlene Byrnes said this morning 28 nuisance bears have been reported since June, including […]
Staff With the local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi no longer providing ushering services at the Townshend Theatre, a group of volunteers is coming together to fill the void. “We have about 25 names, which is a pretty good start,” noted Marlene McQuarrie, who is heading the group. She said […]
the OPP Around 7:45 a.m. yesterday, Rainy River District OPP, Fort Frances Ambulance, and Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a fatal industrial accident involving a grader at Kilometre 38 on the Turtle River Road. The victim was identified as Larry Mann, 63, of Emo, Ont. A post-mortem examination was […]
Staff Aiming to make its facilities even more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly, the Rainy River District School Board is looking to approve Phase II of its Energy and Renewal Project at tonight’s monthly meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. at Rainy River High School. The motion will see $2,557,822 spread […]
the OPP The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation into last week’s fatal fire at 23 Palmcrest Dr. in Fort Frances and ruled it as “not suspicious.” Furthermore, a post-mortem examination completed at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre determined that Aldon Morphet, 64, died as a […]
Duane Hicks The call is out for nominations for the town’s 22nd-annual “Citizen of the Year” award. Anyone who has taken on charitable fundraising, organized community events, or just lent a helping hand is eligible to receive the award if they are nominated by a fellow resident by Friday, Oct. […]
Staff He’s brought songs about the old west to life for decades, and now Juno Award-winning musician Gary Fjellgaard is returning to Fort Frances to share his music this Thursday (Oct. 8). With the show slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge, Fjellgaard will be joined […]
Staff The local Salvation Army is opening its doors to the public this Friday (Oct. 9) from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for a community Thanksgiving lunch. Because space is limited at the Citadel, it will be a “first-come, first-served” gathering. While the meal is free, goodwill offerings are welcome to help […]
the OPP Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal fire that occurred late Wednesday night at 23 Palmcrest Dr. in the Lakeview Trailer Court. The deceased has been identified as Aldon Morphet, 64, of Fort Frances. A post-mortem was scheduled to take place today at the […]
