Duane Hicks A 93-year-old lifelong volunteer has been named the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” in Fort Frances. Evelyn Metke, sporting a track record of community work a mile long, was presented with a plaque and bouquet during Monday night’s council meeting. “I’m just overwhelmed,” Metke said as she stepped […]
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Duane Hicks Town council decided Monday night to take another look at how downtown parking spaces are designated. The Planning and Development executive committee had recommended council amend the Traffic Control Bylaw to allow for a proposed loading zone for H&R Block on the 500 block of Portage Avenue, as […]
Duane Hicks Self-care and healing were the focus of an all-day women’s holistic health retreat held Saturday at the Copper River Inn here. Hosted by the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, the successful inaugural event featured a full slate of presenters, including keynote speaker Patti Phillips of Explore […]
Staff Water and sewer bills will be going up here in the new year. Town council approved the new rates at its regular meeting Monday night, including a 2.6 percent increase across the board. This will mean residents’ water and sewer bills will go up $2.02 per month. They will […]
Duane Hicks The inaugural all-day women’s holistic health retreat at the Copper River Inn here Saturday gave a boost towards the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope having a permanent presence in Fort Frances. “The fundraiser was a fabulous start to obtain a permanent presence in Fort Frances,” said outreach […]
Press Release Following the success of last year’s Constituency Youth Council, local MP Don Rusnak has formed a second one. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council to allow youths the chance to discuss key issues, such as employment and education, building stronger communities, as well as the environment and […]
Duane Hicks The local Police Services Board bid farewell to Insp. Steve Shouldice on Friday. After 19 years with the Rainy River District OPP, including the last six as detachment commander here, Insp. Shouldice accepted a position as manager of Business and Finance at the OPP East Region Headquarters in […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Back Alley Bar at the Emo Inn was packed last Wednesday night as fans joined former Emo resident Jessie Baker to watch her final episode on “The Bachelor Canada.” Baker, one of 20 women vying for the heart of former Major League Baseball player Chris Leroux, was […]
Nicholas Donaldson The newest group of PALs (playground activity leaders) posed for a photo after making a short presentation about what they do during last Thursday’s “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week” assembly at Robert Moore School. Members of the group volunteer to run games and activities for younger students at […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke was all smiles after Mayor Roy Avis presented her with the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” plaque during Monday night’s council meeting. The 93-year-old remains an active community volunteer.
Duane Hicks Patti Phillips of Explore Life Coaching spoke about “healing your heart” during the women’s retreat Saturday at the Copper River Inn here.
Duane Hicks Local author Jack Hedman proudly showed off a copy of his new book, “Dire Needs–Dire Straits,” which will have a launch this Saturday from noon-3 p.m. at Betty’s.
