Swampy areas should be avoided early in the ice season because the snow build up prevents the ice from forming properly.
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Pre-season play has begun for the Superior International Hockey League, and the Fort Frances Lakers, under new head coach Bernie Lynch, above, are ready. They’ve been practicing daily, to build their skills and speed. Their first games since COVID shut down the league in spring will be against the Red […]
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Pre-season play has begun for the Superior International Hockey League, and the Fort Frances Lakers, under new head coach Bernie Lynch, above, are ready. They’ve been practicing daily, to build their skills and speed. Their first games since COVID shut down the league in spring will be against the Red […]
Ken Kellar photo
Pre-season play has begun for the Superior International Hockey League, and the Fort Frances Lakers, under new head coach Bernie Lynch, above, are ready. They’ve been practicing daily, to build their skills and speed. Their first games since COVID shut down the league in spring will be against the Red […]
Ken Kellar photo
Pre-season play has begun for the Superior International Hockey League, and the Fort Frances Lakers, under new head coach Bernie Lynch, above, are ready. They’ve been practicing daily, to build their skills and speed. Their first games since COVID shut down the league in spring will be against the Red […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
A digital town hall meeting was held for Thunder Bay Thursday night by Future Majority to discuss topics concerning young voters. Future Majority is a non-profit organization that aims to politically mobilize young Canadians who are interested in issues such as climate change, mental health and education. Future Majority has […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
The COVID-19 pandemic has set back many businesses causing employers to lay off staff or close entirely. As a result of this, a new funding was announced on Thursday by Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay, and Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder […]
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Looking for a way to beat the COVID winter blues? The Fort Frances Senior’s Centre has begun re-opening programs, including Bingo, held each Friday at 1:30, at the Memorial Sports Centre’s auditorium. The large space allows plenty of distancing. If you’d like to join in, call Cindy Noble at 271-2021.
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The town of Fort Frances is being asked to give our local bee population a helping hand next spring. At last Monday night’s town council meeting, mayor and councillors heard a deputation from Reagan Breeze of Dryden in regards to an initiative he is at the forefront of that aims […]
Press Release
At its November 3, 2020 regular Board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board awarded the construction contract for the Atikokan K-12 School, Childcare and EarlyON Child and Family Centre to Finn Way General Contractor Inc. in the amount of $26,124,170 + HST. With this approval complete, the Board can […]
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Agri-food research is getting a boost, from a $6.52 million injection into more than 40 research projects across the province. Through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Ontario government and the University of Guelph, funded research projects underway include: Enhancing integrated pest management for leaf diseases in […]
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Curvy Chick’s Jennifer Horton, left, Oh Boy Sweets’ Jen Tkachyk, Riverside Community Counselling Services’ community family violence counsellor Jacquee Loerzel and 807 & Co. Boutique’s Kaylie Lundgren marked Friday, November 13 as “Wear Purple Day” in the district as a part of Riverside Community Counselling Services’ “Shine the Light” campaign […]
