Press Release New Gold Inc. is pleased to report its Rainy River mine has achieved commercial production, roughly two weeks ahead of schedule. “Achieving commercial production is a major milestone for New Gold and the Rainy River team,” said company president and CEO Hannes Portmann. “With the hard work, dedication, […]
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Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square is open to the public–just don’t use it as a skate park. During Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis praised the recently-opened square as something the community should be proud of. “It’s a beautiful facility,” he remarked. “It’s taken us at least […]
Nicholas Donaldson October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and Community Living Fort Frances and District is taking this time it to bring it to the attention of residents, especially local employers. The month is about celebrating the many contributions of people who have a disability, as well as putting a […]
From the OPP With snowfall on the way, the Rainy River District OPP is urging drivers to slow down to adjust to road and weather conditions. It is recommended to increase stopping distances and adjust to slower speeds. The public may call 5-1-1 or refer to the Ministry of Transportation’s […]
Staff Mother Nature has thrown a wrench into the WHSFL playoffs. Today’s game between the Muskies and Maples Marauders, slated for 3 p.m. at Muskie Field, has been cancelled. A snowfall warning has been issued for the region, with rain forecast to change over to the white stuff later today. […]
Staff The Muskie court teams took three of four matches in their final regular-season home action yesterday afternoon. Both boys’ volleyball teams earned 3-1 wins in their best-of-five showdowns against the Kenora Broncos. The junior squad improved to 6-1 in NorWOSSA play to cement its hold on first place. Set […]
of the Johansons Some rare geese were spotted by local residents Ahlan and Judy Johanson at the Point Park on Friday. While they might be snow geese, the Johansons believe it’s more likely they’re specimens of Ross’s Goose, a particular breed that nests in the high Arctic but rarely are […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Community Living Fort Frances and District’s office windows on Scott Street are decorated for Disability Employment Awareness Month, which runs through October. This includes information on hiring people with a disability, services the agency provides, and a few photos of its service users employed at local businesses.
Staff Pharmasave staff held a “Dress for the Cause” bake sale Friday to raise money for breast cancer research. Two full tables of goodies sold out quickly. Staff issued a challenge to owner Kim Metke to match the money they raised, which he did, and they ended up with just […]
Nicholas Donaldson Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson and vice-president Warren Anderson presented a poppy flag, bearing the words “Lest We Forget,” to Mayor Roy Avis in front of the Civic Centre this morning. The flag will go up for “Poppy Week” (Nov. 4-11) in the Town of Fort Frances.
Nicholas Donaldson Children attending “Storytime” at the Fort Frances Public Library got a treat yesterday morning as they were read to by “Super-librarian” Andrea Avis. The youngsters, who came dressed up in their Hallowe’en costumes, heard some spooky stories, sang a few songs, and got their picture taken in the […]
The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta Conservative Party leadership candidate Jason Kenney says it’s not up to Premier Rachel Notley to dictate how sex education is taught in the Catholic school system. And he says Notley needlessly is divisive on a plan by Catholic school superintendents to craft an alternative sex-ed […]
